Metaplanet has successfully raised $255 million in funding from institutional investors in its bid to create one of the largest bitcoin reserves in the world. This news was made public on March 16, 2026, by the CEO of the company, Simon Gerovich, through a post made to the social media platform, X.
According to the update, the firm has issued new shares at a price that is 2% higher than the current market value. Investors have also been offered fixed strike warrants, which were issued at a 10% premium. If the warrants are exercised in the future, the firm has the opportunity to raise another $276 million.
The total potential funds that can be raised will be as high as $531 million. A significant part of the funds will be used to acquire more Bitcoin, which remains the core of Metaplanet’s strategy.
Metaplanet Warrants Target Bitcoin Expansion
Another important feature of this funding process is the introduction of Moving Strike Warrants, a system that protects existing shareholders.
The warrants are linked to the company’s market market net asset value (NAV) and can be exercised only if Metaplanet’s shares are trading above 1.01 times its market net asset value (NAV), thus ensuring that shares are issued only when it is beneficial to existing shareholders.
Source: X
This is done in a manner that seeks to reduce dilution risk. Instead of devaluing existing shares, this structure ensures that any share issued adds value to the Bitcoin backing per share.
According to market observers, this type of warrant structure is said to be one of the first in Japan’s public markets. It is estimated that warrants could raise about $234 million for Bitcoin purchases.
Metaplanet Advances 555 Million Plan
This move is part of the ongoing fundraising efforts of Metaplanet to build up its Bitcoin treasury. In January 2026, the company raised around $136 million through the issuance of 24.5 million shares priced at ¥499 and warrants priced at ¥547.
Earlier still, Metaplanet had proposed what it termed the “555 Million Plan,” which consisted of the issuance of 555 million warrants in a bid to raise capital while at the same time controlling dilution.
Through the application of such financial instruments, the company has managed to raise funds while responding to the fluctuations in market value. This enables the company to continue accumulating Bitcoins as it pursues its long-term strategy.
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Investor Interest Continues to Grow
Interest in Metaplanet has grown significantly in the past two years. Today, the company boasts more than 216,000 shareholders. Its shares have gained more than 8,800 percent in value in this period.
Additionally, the firm has recently established a venture fund worth $25 million to help startups in the Bitcoin ecosystem.
If Metaplanet is able to achieve its goal of accumulating 210,000 BTC by 2027, the firm can become one of the largest holders of Bitcoin in the world.
Source: X
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