• Metaplanet launches a $500 million Bitcoin-backed leverage and share buyback program.
• The company currently holds 30,823 BTC worth around $3.5 billion, aiming for 210,000 BTC by 2027.
• Bitcoin trades at $114,439 as markets anticipate key global and U.S. events.

Metaplanet Inc. has announced a major move to strengthen its Bitcoin position and shareholder value through a $500 million Bitcoin-backed leverage and share buyback initiative.

The company revealed that its board approved the program on October 28, 2025, under Japan’s Companies Act provisions.

According to its statement, the decision comes amid what the company views as a mismatch between its market value and underlying Bitcoin holdings.

Metaplanet currently owns 30,823 BTC, valued at approximately $3.5 billion, making it the fourth-largest public Bitcoin treasury worldwide and the largest in Asia.

The company plans to reach 210,000 BTC by 2027, reinforcing its long-term Bitcoin Treasury Strategy launched in April 2025.

Executives explained that recent market volatility caused a drop in the company’s modified net asset value (mNAV), resulting in an undervalued stock. The buyback program, therefore, aims to raise BTC yield per share and optimize capital allocation.

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Major Share Buyback Worth ¥75 Billion Announced

To fund such a strategic shift, Metaplanet has availed of a credit facility that has an overall borrowing capacity of $500 million, or around ¥76.4 billion.

The facility will allow the firm to borrow against its Bitcoin holdings whenever needed, ensuring flexibility for both Bitcoin acquisitions and share repurchases.

The company also announced a stock repurchase plan of a maximum of 150 million of its common stock, which is 13.13% of the total outstanding stock excluding treasury stocks. The total allocation for the stock buyback scheme stands at ¥75 billion.

The buyback transaction will take place from October 29, 2025, to October 28, 2026. The transaction will take place on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Interestingly, Metaplanet clarified that such a scheme forms part of a resource allocation plan. This resource allocation includes long-term growth via Bitcoin income operations as well as potentially issuing new preferred stocks in the future.

Bitcoin Market Eyes ‘Uptober’ Momentum

At the same time, Bitcoin is still in the spotlight on global markets. The leader of the cryptocurrencies is now trading at $114,439. The value has increased by 6% within the week.

Analysts such as Michaël van de Poppe observed that the value of Bitcoin had begun to stabilize amidst a strong breakout.

However, amidst these developments, there appears to be some build-up for what traders have dubbed as an “Uptober” movement.

As CryptosRus noted, the discussions of an increase in rates by the Federal Reserve and the meeting of U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping may spark new levels of momentum in the markets. If true, it appears that Bitcoin’s rally may extend towards “Moonvember.”

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