The Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has increased its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings to over 1,000.
This follows a recent purchase of 156.7 BTC, valued at approximately 1.6 billion yen, or around $10.4 million.
Metaplanet’s Stock Rises by 7.18% After Acquisition
The acquisition, announced on Monday via a post on X, brings Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin reserves to 1,018
$BTC , estimated at $68.8 million. From July 1 to September 30, the firm reported a BTC return of 41.7%, which accelerated to 155.8% between October 1 and October 28.
According to data from Arkham Intelligence, Metaplanet’s Bitcoin investment shows impressive returns, boasting an unrealized gain of over $6 million due to the recent increase in the cryptocurrency’s price.
Investors responded positively to the news, with the company’s stock rising by 7.18% to 1,150 yen. According to Google Finance, this marks a 16.04% increase over the past month and a 618.75% year-on-year gain.
CEO Highlights Strategic Timing of Investment
The firm’s CEO, Simon Gerovich, spoke at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in July, revealing that the decision to invest in Bitcoin came at a crucial time. Facing a challenging balance sheet and significant debt, the company saw Bitcoin as a means to stabilize and improve its financial position.
Metaplanet entered the Bitcoin market for the first time in May, driven by the need to hedge against economic volatility. Inspired by MicroStrategy’s approach, the company has steadily increased its holdings, making several purchases over the past few months.
Bitcoin Buying Spree
In June, the group acquired 23.351 BTC for approximately $1.6 million, followed by 42.4 BTC for $2.4 million, bringing its holdings to 203.7 BTC. Subsequent purchases included 57.273 BTC for $3.4 million and another at the beginning of this month, where the investment company added 106.976 BTC, valued at roughly $6.6 million, to its reserves.
To support these acquisitions, Metaplanet occasionally resorted to external financing, including a loan of 1 billion yen, approximately $6.8 million, from MMXX Ventures, one of its shareholders.
The company also conducted 11 rounds of acquisition rights, the most recent of which concluded on October 23. This offering raised 10 billion yen, with 13,774 shareholders purchasing shares at a discounted price of 555 yen.
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