Metaplanet, a prominent Japanese firm known for its heavy Bitcoin investment strategy, is seeking to raise up to ¥9.5 billion (roughly $62 million).
The company plans to use these funds to expand its Bitcoin holdings and strengthen its position as one of the largest institutional Bitcoin investors.
The funding initiative will involve issuing stock subscription rights with variable strike prices, a move designed to appeal to investors who are eager to capitalize on Bitcoin’s growing market momentum. Currently, Metaplanet holds over 1.14 million BTC, valued at about $108 million based on current prices.
This initiative mirrors strategies seen in companies like MicroStrategy, which has built its Bitcoin reserves through both debt and equity financing, aiming to leverage the cryptocurrency as a long-term store of value amid economic volatility.
Metaplanet’s decision highlights the increasing interest in Bitcoin among Japanese companies, as the firm seeks to benefit from Bitcoin’s potential as an inflation hedge and its wider adoption across global markets. This move is also expected to further influence the view of Bitcoin among Japanese investors, increasing its appeal to institutional buyers.
With Bitcoin’s recent price growth and predictions of broader adoption in the coming years, firms like Metaplanet are positioning themselves for substantial future returns.
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