Étienne Girard
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has officially revealed its plans to launch a wholly-owned subsidiary in Miami, Florida, this month—marking a major leap forward in its global expansion and Bitcoin-focused treasury initiatives.
In a Thursday announcement, the Tokyo-listed company confirmed that the new branch, Metaplanet Treasury Corp., will focus on streamlining Bitcoin accumulation, improving liquidity access, and boosting execution speed across global markets.
Florida’s business-friendly regulations and rapidly growing reputation as a Bitcoin and fintech hub were decisive factors in the firm’s location choice.
“Florida is becoming a global magnet for Bitcoin innovation and institutional crypto adoption,” said CEO Simon Gerovich.
With leadership from Gerovich and Bitcoin strategist Dylan LeClair, the U.S. arm will also allow the firm to operate more effectively across multiple time zones while tapping into institutional capital channels.
Metaplanet is kicking off the venture with $10 million in initial funding and intends to raise up to $250 million to supercharge its Bitcoin acquisition strategy. The newly established company is expected to enhance flexibility in treasury operations without significantly impacting the firm’s 2025 financials.
Strategic Bitcoin Accumulation Goals
Since adopting its Bitcoin accumulation strategy in April 2024, Metaplanet has already secured 5,000 BTC, valued at roughly $475 million. Its most recent purchase of 145 BTC ($14M) marked the halfway point toward its 2025 goal of 10,000 BTC.
Looking ahead, the company has its sights set even higher — aiming to amass 21,000 BTC by the end of 2026. This aggressive approach positions Metaplanet among the top ten corporate Bitcoin holders, standing alongside giants like MicroStrategy, Tesla, MARA, and Block (formerly Square).
Bitcoin Bulls Keep Buying: The Corporate Race Intensifies
Metaplanet isn’t alone in its bold accumulation. Semler Scientific, a Nasdaq-listed healthcare tech company, revealed on Wednesday its latest 165 BTC purchase worth $15.7 million, raising its total stash to 3,467 BTC.
Meanwhile, MicroStrategy (now Strategy) continues to dominate the field, announcing on Monday the acquisition of 15,355 BTC for $1.4 billion, bringing its holdings to a staggering 553,555 BTC—representing over 2.6% of Bitcoin’s entire supply.
Influential Names Join the Mission
As part of its expansion strategy, Metaplanet recently appointed Bitcoin Magazine CEO David Bailey to its strategic advisory board. Bailey has played a key role in shaping President Trump’s pro-Bitcoin policy stance, further strengthening Metaplanet’s U.S. foothold.
Stock Soars as Confidence Builds
Investor sentiment continues to surge. Metaplanet’s stock on the Tokyo exchange closed 2.6% higher on Thursday, trading at 394 yen ($2.73). Over the past year, the company has seen its stock price skyrocket by more than 1,260%, driven largely by its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy.
