On the 29th of January 2026, the company raised ¥21 billion ($137 million) to ramp up Bitcoin [BTC] acquisitions. As stated by CEO Simon Gerovich,“The raised capital will accelerate our Bitcoin strategy, enabling us to further expand our holdings.”This move reinforces Metaplanet’s strong commitment to Bitcoin, further expanding its position. Metaplanet’s $137M raise fuels Bitcoin growthMetaplanet raised ¥21 billion to expand its Bitcoin holdings. This strategy builds on the company’s Bitcoin portfolio, which had already surged 568% in 2025. With the ¥21 billion raise, Metaplanet was on track to increase its Bitcoin holdings and potentially have a say in how the market moved.