Japanese Hotel Giant Raises Record $745M to Buy Bitcoin in Historic Asian Market Move

Japanese Hotel Investor Metaplanet Raises $745M Through Share Warrants for Bitcoin Purchases

  • Japanese hotel investor Metaplanet raised 116 billion yen ($745 million) through share warrants for Bitcoin purchases.
  • The company issued 21 million shares with 0% discount moving strike warrants to minimize shareholder dilution.
  • Stock acquisition rights were priced at 363 yen per unit with market value-based adjustable exercise prices.
  • The firm ranks as the fifteenth largest public bitcoin holder with 1,762 BTC.
  • Metaplanet’s stock closed 3% higher with a 16% year-to-date increase.

Japanese hotel investment firm Metaplanet (3350) has executed Asia’s largest equity market capital raise dedicated to bitcoin acquisition, securing 116 billion yen ($745 million) through innovative warrant structures.

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Strategic Warrant Implementation

The company’s financial strategy centers on 0% discount moving strike warrants, a financial instrument that allows investors to purchase shares at market price. This mechanism protects existing shareholders from immediate value dilution while providing Metaplanet with substantial capital for its bitcoin acquisition strategy.

Bitcoin-Focused Investment Approach

Metaplanet’s “Bitcoin-first, Bitcoin-only” approach responds to the ongoing yen devaluation and Bitcoin’s price performance. The company’s public announcement reinforces its commitment to expanding its cryptocurrency holdings during market strength.

Market Position and Performance

With 1,762 BTC in its treasury, Metaplanet maintains a significant position among public companies holding bitcoin. The warrant issuance demonstrates institutional appetite for cryptocurrency exposure through traditional equity markets. The positive market response manifested in the company’s stock performance, with a 3% daily gain and 16% appreciation since the year’s start.

The capital raise sets a precedent for Asian corporations seeking cryptocurrency exposure through structured financial products, potentially influencing similar initiatives across the region’s financial markets.

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