Metaplanet Unveils US, Japan Units to Boost Bitcoin Income
Metaplanet has launched two new units to expand its Bitcoin income business. In the US, it formed Metaplanet Income Corp. in Miami with $15 million in initial capital. This subsidiary will focus on derivatives trading and related operations to generate steady cash flow and separate income functions from its core treasury. In Japan, Bitcoin Japan Inc. acquired the Bitcoin.jp domain to operate media and events, including Bitcoin Magazine Japan and the 2027 Bitcoin Japan Conference. These moves follow Metaplanet’s $1.4 billion capital raise from over 70 investors, including sovereign wealth funds. The Tokyo-listed firm holds 20,136 BTC after adding 136 BTC on September 8 and aims for 30,000 BTC by end-2025 and 100,000 BTC by end-2026. At press time, BTC trades around $115,670, down 0.7%. Traders view the structural reorganisation as a boost to governance, transparency and risk management in its Bitcoin income operations.
Bullish
This news is bullish for BTC. Metaplanet’s move to spin off dedicated units for Bitcoin income and media signals strong institutional support. The $1.4 billion capital raise and the launch of a derivatives-focused US subsidiary will generate steady cash flow and separate income activities from treasury holdings. Meanwhile, the Japan unit’s media operations may boost adoption. Together, these developments enhance governance, transparency and risk management, which can attract more institutional investors. In the short term, price movements may be limited by overall market trends, but in the long term, diversified revenue streams and aggressive treasury targets should support renewed demand and potential price appreciation.