Michael Saylor Confirms No Preferred Equity in Japan, Securing Metaplanet's Bitcoin Strategy Lead

Michael Saylor, executive chairman of MicroStrategy, has clarified that the company's Bitcoin acquisition strategy will not involve issuing preferred equity in Japan. This decision directly benefits Metaplanet, a Japanese firm adopting a similar corporate Bitcoin treasury model. Saylor's statement grants Metaplanet a significant 12-month operational headstart in the Japanese market without direct competition from MicroStrategy's equity financing methods. This move highlights the growing global adoption of Bitcoin as a primary treasury reserve asset and allows Metaplanet to establish and scale its BTC holdings strategy locally. The clarification reinforces Metaplanet's unique position as a pioneer in Japan's corporate Bitcoin investment landscape.