【Really super happy! Japan's Metaplanet will raffle Bitcoin, rewarding shareholders】
Metaplanet announced a partnership with SBI VC Trade to launch a shareholder benefits program, distributing Bitcoin (BTC) through a lottery to enhance shareholder value and attract new investors.
Shareholders who hold at least 100 shares of Metaplanet stock as of December 31 will be eligible to participate in the lottery. Individuals or companies that open new accounts with SBI VC Trade from November 18, 2023, to March 31, 2025, can also participate. Participants must complete registration on the dedicated website by March 31, 2025.
The total prize amount is approximately 30 million yen (about $199,500), which will be distributed to 2,350 winners, specifically:
・50 people will each receive 100,000 yen (about $664) in Bitcoin;
・100 people will each receive 30,000 yen (about $200) in Bitcoin;
・2,200 people will each receive 10,000 yen (about $66.5) in Bitcoin.
Following the announcement, Metaplanet's stock price (MTPLF) rose 4.58% to $16. Additionally, the company plans to sell stock subscription rights to EVO Fund to raise $62 million to increase Bitcoin reserves for better financial management. An announcement on November 28 stated that Metaplanet will issue 29,000 units, each granting the right to purchase 100 shares of common stock, with a total value of approximately 178 million yen.
This move not only emphasizes Metaplanet's strategic support for cryptocurrencies but also provides shareholders with the opportunity to participate in the Bitcoin market, enhancing market attention and corporate value.