Metaplanet Announces $380M Buyback Amidst Financial Restructuring
The Japanese Bitcoin firm plans a ¥60 billion share buyback funded by zero-coupon convertible bonds while managing its Bitcoin-backed debt.
The Japanese Bitcoin firm plans a ¥60 billion share buyback funded by zero-coupon convertible bonds while managing its Bitcoin-backed debt. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $83,394.00, up 0.3% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by Blockonomi, with live market data added, as of Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:02 UTC.
This move highlights Metaplanet's strategic shift to strengthen its financial position and maintain its Bitcoin holdings amidst rising debt pressures. The decision to raise funds through convertible bonds rather than selling Bitcoin underscores the company's long-term commitment to its Bitcoin strategy.
- Metaplanet plans a ¥60 billion ($380M) share buyback program.
- The company will issue ¥52 billion ($328M) in zero-coupon convertible bonds.
- Approximately $149M will be used to repay Bitcoin-backed loans.
- Metaplanet's Bitcoin borrowing reached 17.7% of reserves, exceeding its 10% limit.
Metaplanet, a Japanese 
Bitcoin firm, has announced a comprehensive financial restructuring plan that includes a ¥60 billion ($380 million) share buyback program. The company plans to fund this initiative by issuing ¥52 billion ($328 million) in zero-coupon convertible bonds, as reported by multiple outlets including Blockonomi and Cointribune.
The decision to issue convertible bonds comes as Metaplanet faces increasing pressure from its Bitcoin-backed loans. The company's Bitcoin borrowing has risen to 17.7% of its Bitcoin reserves, surpassing its self-imposed 10% limit. As a result, approximately $149 million from the raised funds will be used to repay these loans, according to Blockonomi.
This move is part of Metaplanet's broader strategy to maintain its Bitcoin holdings while addressing its debt obligations. By choosing to issue convertible bonds rather than selling Bitcoin, the company aims to avoid liquidating its cryptocurrency assets, as highlighted by Cointribune.
The financial restructuring plan also includes a share buyback program, which is intended to boost shareholder value. This initiative reflects Metaplanet's confidence in its long-term growth prospects and its commitment to enhancing shareholder returns.
In the current market context, with the total crypto market cap at $2.86 trillion and Bitcoin trading at $83,162, Metaplanet's decision to restructure its finances and maintain its Bitcoin holdings could be seen as a strategic move to navigate the volatile crypto landscape. The Fear & Greed Index stands at 62, indicating a state of 'Greed' in the market.
Since this brief published about 2 hours ago, Bitcoin (BTC) has moved from $83,162.00 to $83,394.00 — +0.28%.
The chart plots BTC's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 BTC ≈ ₹8.65M (about $83,394.00), up 0.1% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 8.8% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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Metaplanet Announces $380M Buyback Amidst Financial Restruct — questions & answers
What is Metaplanet's total share buyback amount?
Metaplanet plans a ¥60 billion ($380 million) share buyback program.
How will Metaplanet fund the share buyback?
The company will issue ¥52 billion ($328 million) in zero-coupon convertible bonds.
Why is Metaplanet repaying Bitcoin-backed loans?
The company is repaying loans because its Bitcoin borrowing reached 17.7% of reserves, exceeding its 10% limit.
How much is 1 Bitcoin worth in rupee today?
About ₹8.65M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $83,394.00. The rupee price moves with both BTC's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Bitcoin in rupee page for any amount.
Has Bitcoin's price moved since this brief was published?
BTC is up 0.28% since this brief first published — trading at $83,394.00 now versus $83,162.00 at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Blockonomi. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.