$500M Bitcoin Buyback Sends Metaplanet Soaring
Metaplanet stock actually surged 25% right after the Bitcoin buyback plan announcement on October 28, 2025. The Japanese investment firm revealed a $500 million credit facility that’s backed by Bitcoin holdings as part of its share repurchase program. Right now, Metaplanet holds 30,823 BTC worth approximately $3.5 billion, and this positions it as the fourth-largest listed Bitcoin treasury globally and also the largest in Asia. Bitcoin Buyback Boosts Metaplanet Stock and Treasury Strategy Source: Metaplanet The board of directors approved a credit facility with a maximum borrowing capacity of around $500 million, or approximately 76.4 billion Japanese yen. This Bitcoin-backed credit enables the company to execute borrowings that are collateralized by BTC at any time. The Bitcoin buyback plan funds will be used for additional Bitcoin acquisitions, along with BTC Income business investments, or even share repurchases. Official Metaplanet notice document showing share repurchase prog...