Japan-based investment firm Metaplanet has announced plans to increase its bitcoin (BTC) holdings by an additional $6 million, according to a statement on Monday. The company currently owns $9 million worth of Bitcoin.$BTC
This upcoming deal marks the company's third acquisition since April 2024. Last month, MetaPlanet reported that it had adopted Bitcoin as a reserve asset to mitigate risks linked to Japan's massive debt burden and yen volatility. Japan's net debt-to-GDP ratio was the highest among the G7 countries in 2023, at about 2023%.
In a press release, Metaplanet highlighted Japan's economic challenges, including high government debt levels and prolonged negative real interest rates, which have weakened the yen. The company described Bitcoin as a “non-sovereign store of value” whose price has risen against fiat currencies.
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