2024

Bitcoin

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April

Metaplanet, a renowned entity listed on the prestigious Tokyo Stock Exchange, recently ventured into the cryptocurrency market by investing $6.25 million in Bitcoin. As per the <a href="https://twitter.com/DylanLeClair_/status/1783672958931591441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1783672958931591441%7Ctwgr%5E335a7a228653d4e2a9e6d3212d5eadee65fe909e%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcoinpedia.org%2Fnews%2Fjapanese-investment-firm-metaplanet-announces-purchase-of-bitcoin-worth-C2A51-billion%2F">announcement on X</a>, this decision marks a strategic shift for the company, signaling a bold step towards embracing digital assets as part of its investment portfolio. 
<h2 id="b-metaplanet-recognizes-the-benefits-of-embracing-bitcoin-b">Metaplanet Recognizes the Benefits of Embracing Bitcoin</h2> 
The investment by Metaplanet reflects a broader trend in Japan and globally, where traditional companies recognize cryptocurrency potential as a legitimate asset class. The company’s decision is driven by factors such as the increasing mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies, favorable regulatory developments, and the potential for substantial long-term gains. 
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 Japanese public company Metaplanet has announced it purchased ¥1b ($6.25m) of <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">$BTC</a>, equivalent to ~30% of the company's current market cap. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://t.co/BLYC1BC1q4">pic.twitter.com/BLYC1BC1q4</a> 
 — Dylan LeClair <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/72x72/1f7e0.png" alt="🟠" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"> (@DylanLeClair_) <a href="https://twitter.com/DylanLeClair_/status/1783672958931591441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 26, 2024</a>
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By allocating a substantial sum to Bitcoin, the prominent Japanese company is positioning itself strategically to capitalize on the ongoing digital transformation of financial markets. As detailed in a “Progress of Disclosure” <a href="https://twitter.com/Metaplanet_JP/status/1777243921867014574?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1777243921867014574%7Ctwgr%5E36f7b9b4d5125c1fe570e9ce05d5f044977221b2%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcoinpedia.org%2Fnews%2Fjapanese-investment-firm-metaplanet-announces-purchase-of-bitcoin-worth-C2A51-billion%2F">notice </a>dated April 8, 2024, the company acquired 97.8519 Bitcoins at an average price of ￥10,219,524 per bitcoin.&nbsp; 
The purchase accounts for around 30% of Metaplanet’s present market capitalization, which suggests a shift in the company’s investment strategy. 
<h2 id="b-metaplanet-collaborate-with-investors-to-embrace-bitcoin-b">Metaplanet Collaborate With Investors to Embrace Bitcoin</h2> 
Recall that earlier in the month, Metaplanet embraced Bitcoin through the<a href="https://thecoinrise.com/metaplanet-collaborate-with-prominent-investors-to-embrace-bitcoin/"> invaluable support and collaboration of prominent partners and investors,</a> including Sora Ventures, UTXO Management, Morgan Creek Capital, and Jack Liu. Likewise, the company committed about JPY 1 billion for the project. 
Meanwhile, one of the most notable implications of Metaplanet’s strategic pivot is the access to Bitcoin exposure for its stakeholders. By aligning its treasury reserves with Bitcoin, the company enables anyone with an account to gain indirect exposure to the world’s leading cryptocurrency without incurring the regulatory risks associated with direct investment in digital assets. 
With the current development, the Japanese will gain exposure to BTC without paying unrealized gains tax that could be as high as 55%. 
<h2 id="b-microstrategy-is-the-world-s-foremost-private-holder-of-btc-b">MicroStrategy is the World’s Foremost Private Holder of BTC</h2> 
MetaPlanet’s move comes after MicroStrategy’s recent $2 billion Bitcoin acquisitions for the past six months, which triggered a cautionary note from JPMorgan Chase. This surge in purchases followed the company’s sale of $1.2 billion in senior convertible notes earlier in the year, attracting attention due to its impact on market dynamics. 
The <a href="https://thecoinrise.com/microstrategy-announces-600m-funding-to-expand-btc-holdings/">notes will reach maturity on March 15, 2030</a>, unless they are repurchased, redeemed, or converted earlier as per their terms. According to JPMorgan analysts, MicroStrategy’s approach to Bitcoin acquisition financing via debt amplifies leverage and speculative enthusiasm within the continuing cryptocurrency surge. 
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