Metaplanet to raise $250M via new US arm to expand Bitcoin strategy.
Miami was chosen as HQ, tapping Florida’s pro-crypto regulatory climate.
Bitcoin holdings surged to 5,000 BTC, up 184% since January 2025.
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet revealed its intention to form a fully controlled subsidiary in the United States. The company seeks to boost its Bitcoin acquisition strategy through this move which will target $250 million in capital from US institutional investors. The company disclosed its plans on May 1 by posting on its official X account.
Metaplanet Sets Sights on Miami for US Bitcoin Expansion
Miami, Florida will serve as the headquarters location for the new entity according to Metaplanet's confirmation. The company emphasized the increasing status of the state as an innovative financial center alongside its appeal to Bitcoin companies. Metaplanet seeks to access a wider pool of investors and enhance its international market presence by initiating operations within the United States.
The US subsidiary will enable Metaplanet to gain better access to American financial resources while providing the ability to function across different time zones. The company has launched this expansion to scale its Bitcoin holdings as a part of its broader strategic initiative to meet the growing institutional demand.
Florida's Crypto-Friendly Environment Encourages Expansion
Florida keeps strengthening its position as a state that is supportive of cryptocurrency development. The state’s House Insurance and Banking Committee approved a bill in April that enabled the Treasury to make Bitcoin investments. Political and financial institutions in Florida are increasingly backing digital asset integration through established trends.
Metaplanet has chosen Miami as its new operational base to take advantage of political and legislative moves that support Bitcoin adoption. The favorable business climate in Florida prompted the company to designate the state as its chosen operational center in the United States.
Crypto-backed political groups have gained more participants within the state. Crypto-backed political groups are investing in Florida politics as two Republican candidates from the state received recent support from a digital asset-backed political action committee.
Steady Growth in Bitcoin Holdings Continues
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin strategy achieved steady expansion throughout recent months. The company's website reports that its Bitcoin holdings stand at 5,000 BTC with a market value of approximately $474.7 million. The company's Bitcoin holdings more than tripled from 1,762 BTC at the start of 2025.
Metaplanet purchased 696 BTC at 10.2 billion yen in April before they bought another 330 BTC that same month. At the end of April, the company purchased an additional 145 BTC which increased its holdings to a total of 5,000 BTC. Metaplanet continues to demonstrate its dedication to expanding its Bitcoin holdings while institutional interest grows.
Metaplanet continues the Bitcoin investment approach originally pioneered by Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), which retains its status as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder. Metaplanet’s plan to expand within the US market gains support from Florida’s recent acceptance of cryptocurrency investments as it seeks institutional investment.
