Metaplanet, Asia's equivalent of MicroStrategy, announced the acquisition of 107 Bitcoins as it kicks off Q4 with hopes for a Bitcoin rally.
The Japanese firm invested 1 billion Yen to boost its holdings to over 500 BTC, valued at approximately 4.75 billion Yen, marking its first purchase since the Fed’s rate cut in September.
Following the announcement, Metaplanet’s stock rose 3.63%, though it’s still 66% below its May peak.
While September saw Bitcoin gain nearly 8%, it struggled to maintain prices above $65,000, experiencing a sharp decline recently. Bohan Jiang from Abra noted that profit-taking and new short positions drove the selling.
As the crypto market looks to October, historical trends indicate potential for gains, particularly if the Fed implements another rate cut.
With the M2 money supply increasing, investors anticipate Bitcoin could reach $70,000, aiming for a year-end target of $90,000.
Pakistan has found an unexpected use for the electricity it routinely leaves untapped: power thousands of Bitcoin rigs and AI servers.
Bitcoin is under renewed pressure following Friday’s Israeli airstrike on Iran, which has deepened market anxiety and driven investors toward safer assets.
Matt Hougan, CIO at Bitwise Asset Management, believes a powerful shift is underway—one that could reshape how companies manage their capital.
As more corporations embrace Bitcoin as a strategic asset, Mercurity Fintech is entering the arena with an ambitious $800 million fundraising effort aimed at building a long-term BTC reserve.