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- In a remarkable twist of financial folly, Metaplanet has gallantly issued 8 billion yen-yes, that’s about $50 million-in zero-interest bonds. All the proceeds, naturally, are destined for more of that delightful Bitcoin, courtesy of EVO Fund, the ever-faithful knight from the Cayman Islands.
- Having donned the crown as Japan’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, our dear Metaplanet has managed to amass a staggering 5,075 BTC in the first quarter of 2025 alone. That brings their treasure chest to a rather impressive 40,177 BTC, positioning them splendidly as the third-largest listed Bitcoin treasury globally. Bravo!
- But it’s not all champagne and caviar; this audacious strategy has led to a rather eye-watering $619 million net loss for fiscal 2025. Oh, the irony! With Bitcoin’s current price still resembling a rollercoaster ride-trading around $77,800 after peaking near $126,000 last October-it’s clear that volatility is Metaplanet’s middle name.
Our brave friends at Metaplanet have returned to the fray, wielding balance-sheet leverage like a sword, issuing those charming 8 billion yen bonds. Of course, they’re just another delightful ploy to fund their Bitcoin adventures, because why not?
In a Friday filing (because every good scandal needs a Friday), the company revealed that this latest issuance was snatched up entirely by the EVO Fund. This marks the firm’s 20th bond issuance, proving that their strategy of courting debt markets for Bitcoin accumulation is as steadfast as a well-poured martini.
Since April 2024, Metaplanet has been on a buying spree that would make even the most seasoned shopper blush, adding 5,075 BTC in just one quarter. To date, they hold a breathtaking 40,177 BTC, making them quite the heavyweight in the Bitcoin treasury arena, according to BitcoinTreasuries.
And yet, amid this ambitious accumulation, the firm faces deep paper losses that are positively Shakespearean. With a net loss of $619 million for fiscal 2025, it appears that the only thing rising faster than Bitcoin is Metaplanet’s penchant for unrealized markdowns.
The broader backdrop, however, has been more of a theatrical tragedy than a dull drama. Bitcoin, having momentarily soared to an all-time high near $126,000 back in October 2025, has pulled back dramatically due to geopolitical melodrama in the Middle East. Currently, it’s trading around $77,800, which, despite the fluctuations, still represents a healthy 10% uptick over the past month. Risk sentiment stabilizing? Well, when it rains, it pours!
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2026-04-24 11:00