- June 9, 2025
- Posted by: admin
- Category: BitCoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Investments
Metaplanet hopes to buy 210,000 Bitcoin by the end of 2027, which would make it the second-largest holder of Bitcoin among public companies.
Japanese investment company Metaplanet’s shares spiked on market opening after announcing its plan to raise $5.4 billion to buy Bitcoin last week.
Metaplanet’s stock (3350T) shot up over 12% in the June 9 trading session, trading at 1,505 yen ($10.42), according to Google Finance. However, at its peak of the trading session so far, Metaplanet’s stock reached highs of 1,641 yen ($11.36), representing a 22% increase.
Metaplanet updated its Bitcoin (BTC) acquisition plans to acquire 210,000 BTC by the end of 2027 in a June 6 stock acquisition rights program announcement, increasing its previous target of 21,000 BTC.
