Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has unveiled plans to leverage its Bitcoin reserves as collateral to finance strategic business acquisitions. This pivot marks a transition from the company’s initial Bitcoin accumulation phase toward actively deploying its cryptocurrency holdings for corporate expansion.
The strategy enables Metaplanet to unlock liquidity from its Bitcoin assets without divestment, allowing continued exposure to potential price appreciation while funding acquisitions. This approach reflects an emerging trend among corporate Bitcoin holders seeking to maximize asset utility.
Company documents outline a dual-phase growth plan: The initial stage focused exclusively on Bitcoin acquisition, while the current phase employs Bitcoin collateral to fund revenue-diversifying ventures. Notably, Metaplanet avoids convertible debt instruments—a key distinction from strategies deployed by other major Bitcoin holders like MicroStrategy.
To support ongoing Bitcoin accumulation, Metaplanet has raised capital through stock warrant placements and bond market activity. The firm maintains an ambitious target of amassing 210,000 BTC by 2027, representing approximately 1% of Bitcoin’s total projected supply.