Bitcoin Treasury Company Nakamoto Invests $30M in Metaplanet

Key Takeaways:

• Nakamoto commits $30 million to Metaplanet’s global equity financing.
• The move marks its first investment in Asia as companies step up aggressive Bitcoin accumulation.
• CEO David Bailey plays a pivotal role in fueling President Trump’s pro-Bitcoin agenda.

On September 9, Bitcoin treasury company Nakamoto, a subsidiary of KindlyMD, announced a commitment of up to $30 million to participate in Metaplanet’s global equity financing. The deal is scheduled to close on September 16, with the issuance and delivery of new common stock planned for September 17.

Today Nakamoto announced a commitment to invest $30M in @Metaplanet_JP . This transaction would mark Nakamoto’s largest single investment to date and its first in the Asian market. pic.twitter.com/cOOPOjdVKP

— Nakamoto (@nakamoto) September 9, 2025

Investment Points to Bright Future for Japan’s Bitcoin Market

Nakamoto’s entry into Bitcoin finance accelerated after merging with its parent company KindlyMD in August. The merger gave the firm a unique dual focus. 

On one hand, it continues to support KindlyMD’s medical services. On the other hand, it began investing heavily in virtual assets, with its latest move into Metaplanet, serving as the first major showcase of this strategy.

The decision to back Metaplanet is not random. Nakamoto is following a broader plan to establish Bitcoin treasury companies worldwide, particularly in countries where direct institutional access to Bitcoin remains limited. 

This approach allows the firm to position itself as a gateway, funding public companies that hold Bitcoin. This enables the firms to gain exposure without being restricted by regional rules. 

It also compounds value in Bitcoin-denominated terms while capturing the equity premiums attached to publicly listed shares.

For Metaplanet, Nakamoto’s investment commitment could be transformative. As Japan’s first major Bitcoin treasury company, it is aiming high. 

Metaplanet has finalized its international offering, upsized from 180M underwritten to 385M shares. Total raise: JPY 205B (~USD 1.4B). More Bitcoin purchases incoming. https://t.co/4iQOHVaXsD

— Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) September 9, 2025

The firm has completed the raise of $1.4 billion through its latest capital increase, issuing around 385 million new shares. Capital will be directed mainly toward Bitcoin purchases, aligning with its mission to maximize long-term Bitcoin yield while keeping a scalable and flexible capital structure.

Other Asian firms are also making bold moves into Bitcoin treasuries. Quantum Solutions, a Japanese AI company, revealed plans to build a reserve of up to 3,000 BTC over the next 12 months. 

Tokyo-based LibWork also confirmed it would systematically acquire 28 BTC between September and December 2025.

These moves point to a clear trend. Companies in Japan and across Asia are not only adopting Bitcoin but are building entire treasury strategies around it.

How Involved is Nakamoto’s CEO in Trump’s Pro-Crypto View?

Nakamoto’s rising profile is not limited to its investments in Bitcoin treasury companies. Its reach extends into politics, culture, and policy. At the centre of this expanding influence is its founder and CEO, David Bailey.

Bailey advised Donald Trump on cryptocurrency policy during the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign. He also facilitated Trump’s introduction to the crypto community by featuring him as a speaker at his company's Bitcoin 2024 Conference, which helped position the president within the digital asset space. 

JUST IN: Donald Trump is still coming to speak at the #Bitcoin 2024 Conference in Nashville 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/k4gyxaN9jQ

— Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) July 14, 2024

From the stage in Nashville, Trump publicly embraced Bitcoin for the first time, describing it as a strategic national asset. 

Trump pledged to transform the U.S. into the “crypto capital of the world and a bitcoin superpower.” He even went further by proposing a national Bitcoin “stockpile,” framing it as a permanent safeguard for America’s financial future.

Bailey’s role in facilitating this shift is hard to overlook. His decision to connect Trump with the Bitcoin community improved Nakamoto’s reputation and helped reposition crypto in U.S. politics. 

In many ways, Nakamoto’s CEO has emerged as one of the driving forces behind Trump’s pro-crypto administration, blending market strategy with political influence.