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Metaplanet Secures 10 Billion Yen For Bitcoin Acquisition In Bold Move

Christian Encila
by Christian Encila
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Once again making news, Metaplanet Inc., often known as “Asia’s MicroStrategy,” raised 10 billion yen (about $68 million) through a recent stock sale. The goal of this significant investment is to support its aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy.

Similar to the tactics of well-known companies like MicroStrategy, the move comes as the company keeps positioning itself as a key player in the cryptocurrency sector.

Related Reading: Bitcoin Soars: Market Cap Reaches $1.35 Trillion, Leaving Ethereum In The Dust

Metaplanet: Significant Investment In Bitcoin

With more than 13,000 individual shareholders taking part, Metaplanet announced on October 22 that it had successfully finished its 11th round of Stock Acquisition Rights. This money will go toward buying more Bitcoin so the company can expand its already considerable holdings.

*Metaplanet Announces Results of Stock Acquisition Rights Exercise* pic.twitter.com/MquO6JFNEX

— Metaplanet Inc. (@Metaplanet_JP) October 22, 2024

Metaplanet’s share price dropped by roughly 5.85% in spite of the successful funding, which was indicative of some market instability amid shifting Bitcoin values.

“With this financing, we can continue to strengthen our Bitcoin reserves and provide our investors a hedge against Japan’s economic troubles,” CEO Simon Gerovich said in a statement, underscoring the significance of the funding.

Since earlier this year, the company has been actively buying Bitcoin because it sees it as a strategic asset that can help cut the risks brought on by the yen’s decline.

BTCUSD trading at $67,485 on the daily chart: TradingView.com

An Expanding Portfolio Of Bitcoin

Metaplanet has already shown success with its most recent acquisition strategy. Only a few weeks before this investment announcement, the company paid 1 billion yen (about $6.7 million) to acquire an extra 107.91 BTC, increasing its total holdings to about 855 BTC. Due to MicroStrategy’s unique approach to cryptocurrency investing, this aggressive accumulation shows a dedication to using Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset.

Since launching its Bitcoin strategy, the company’s stock has experienced impressive growth, increasing by around 500% so far this year. Despite sporadic declines in the larger cryptocurrency market, investors have reacted favorably to Metaplanet’s distinct vision and dedication to digital assets.

Related Reading: Blockchain Takes Center Stage At 2024 Global Data Ecosystem Conference In Shanghai

Impact On The Market And Prospects For The Future

The fundraising comes at a time when Bitcoin faces resistance at approximately $69,000. However, Metaplanet never ditches its mission to increase its inventory.

The company has been testing many strategies for improving its investment push, some through trading Bitcoin options and other through strategic collaborations with market finance giants like SBI Group.

All eyes will be on how these investments perform in an often changing market as Metaplanet gets ready to use its freshly acquired funds for more acquisitions.

Aimed at being among the biggest corporate holders of Bitcoin in Asia, Metaplanet is promoting itself not just as an investor but also as a leader in the integration of cryptocurrencies into conventional finance.

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