Metaplanet To Expand Bitcoin Holdings With $11.3 Million Bond Sale

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As a seasoned researcher with a keen interest in the intersection of finance and technology, I find myself consistently intrigued by the strategic moves of companies like Metaplanet. Their decision to increase Bitcoin holdings through bond issuance is yet another testament to the growing institutional acceptance of digital assets.

Today, Metaplanet Japanese corporation disclosed their intentions to augment their Bitcoin (BTC) assets by selling $11.3 million in bonds, which will be used for procuring more Bitcoins.

Metaplanet To Increase BTC Holdings Through Bond Issuance

On November 18th, the company listed in Tokyo’s stock exchange disclosed that its Board of Directors had endorsed a bond issuance valued at around 1.75 billion yen, which is equivalent to about $11.5 million. These bonds will be valid for one year and will mature on November 17th, 2025. The bonds will also bear an annual interest rate of 0.36%.

The proceeds from the bond issuance will be used solely to purchase BTC. It’s worth noting that Metaplanet already holds 1,018 BTC on its balance sheet.

Recently, Metaplanet, sometimes called “Asia’s equivalent to MicroStrategy,” made an announcement about acquiring Bitcoin (BTC). This news follows the US-based data analytics company, MicroStrategy, purchasing 27,200 BTC, valued around $2.03 billion at current market rates, only a week prior.

In the month of April, Metaplanet started purchasing Bitcoins to serve as their strategic reserve asset. They publicly stated that they would be following a “Bitcoin exclusively, Bitcoin only” policy, which resembles MicroStrategy’s approach to Bitcoin investments.

Over the past few months, specifically since April, this early-stage investment firm has consistently grown its Bitcoin holdings. As evidence of this growth, they purchased an extra 20.195 Bitcoins in June, which were approximately equivalent to $1.2 million in value.

As a researcher delving into the latest updates on cryptocurrency investments, I’ve observed that the firm augmented its Bitcoin portfolio by an additional 38.464 BTC in September, which translates approximately to $2 million at current market prices. Most recently, in October, they announced their acquisition of 156.78 BTC, pushing their total holdings above the 1,000 BTC threshold.

Despite the announcement of the bond issuance, Metaplanet’s share price saw little movement. The firm’s share closed the day with a modest 0.81% increase on Monday.

Since the company initiated its Bitcoin purchasing approach, its stock has witnessed remarkable growth. On April 4, 2024, Metaplanet’s shares were valued at 190 yen ($1.23). In comparison, today they are trading at 1,994 yen ($12.86), signifying a nearly 950% increase in value over roughly seven months.

Bitcoin Supply Scarcity To Further Propel Price?

As more retailers, institutions, and even nations show interest in Bitcoin, its fixed supply might trigger a sudden surge in demand, possibly pushing the value of this digital currency to unparalleled highs. It’s important to note that the maximum amount of Bitcoins that can ever be created is limited to 21 million by its design.

Based on a recent study by a CryptoQuant expert, the amount of Bitcoin stored on digital currency exchange platforms has dropped to its lowest point in five years. This expert also pointed out that an increasing number of investors are holding onto Bitcoin long-term as a protective measure against rising inflation and currency devaluation.

Likewise, a recent analysis indicates that the desire for BTC is significantly greater than its current availability. This persistent supply-demand discrepancy could potentially trigger Bitcoin’s next significant price surge. Currently, BTC is trading at $90,909, marking a 0.1% increase over the past day.

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2024-11-19 08:46