Metaplanet’s Bitcoin buying spree is far from over, as the company eyes further acquisitions to strengthen its crypto portfolio.
Metaplanet, a publicly traded Japanese company headquartered in Tokyo, has successfully completed its 11th stock acquisition rights offering, raising ¥10 billion worth approximately $66.2 million from individual and corporate investors.
Initially announced in August 2024, the company raised the funds in barely two months. The funds will be dedicated to increasing the company’s Bitcoin BTC $106 583 24h volatility: 0.5% Market cap: $2.12 T Vol. 24h: $20.62 B holdings as it continues to expand its presence in the cryptocurrency market.
Shareholders Back Bold Bitcoin Strategy
Sharing the news on X (formerly Twitter) on October 22, the company said the round saw participation from more than 13,700 shareholders who contributed to the stock acquisition, which saw a 72.8% exercise rate.
*Metaplanet Announces Results of Stock Acquisition Rights Exercise* pic.twitter.com/MquO6JFNEX
— Metaplanet Inc. (@Metaplanet_JP) October 22, 2024
Metaplanet’s stock sale also attracted significant institutional interest, including participation from global investment giant BlackRock, which manages $11 trillion in assets. The remaining unexercised rights from the stock offering have been transferred to EVO FUND, which has committed to exercising them by October 22.
The institutional backing will ensure that Metaplanet can continue its aggressive BTC buying, positioning the company as one of the top corporate holders of the flagship cryptocurrency.
The strong turnout highlights investor confidence in Metaplanet’s strategy to hedge against economic uncertainties by building a significant BTC reserve. The Japanese company follows in the footsteps of MicroStrategy, an American business intelligence firm founded by popular Bitcoin maximalist Micheal Saylor.
The company’s CEO Simon Gerovich expressed gratitude to shareholders who participated in the just-concluded stock sale for trusting in the company’s vision of embracing financial innovation and having a corporate Bitcoin reserve.
“We would like to thank all shareholders for their invaluable support and contribution, which strengthens Metaplanet’s mission of becoming a leading Bitcoin treasury company,” he said.
Metaplanet Now Holds 861 BTC in Corporate Account
Since embracing the flagship cryptocurrency in May 2024, the company has been steadily buying BTC over the past six months, securing around 1 billion yen worth of the crypto asset at a time.
Currently, the company that described itself as the “Asian MicroStrategy” when it began purchasing the leading crypto asset commands a total of 861 BTC valued at around ¥8 billion. Metaplanet now represents one of the three largest corporate Bitcoin holders in the Asia Pacific Region (APAC). Its most recent purchase, on October 15, added 107 BTC to its growing portfolio.
Meanwhile, the announcement of the completion of the stock rights came as BTC prices retraced from their upward swing yesterday when they traded at around the $69,000 level. Data from CoinMarketCap shows that Bitcoin has shredded more than $2,000 in value, now trading around $67,587 at press time.
Despite these fluctuations, Metaplanet remains committed to its Bitcoin acquisition strategy. The company’s leadership sees the volatility as an opportunity to increase their holdings at more favorable prices, continuing to bet on Bitcoin’s long-term potential.
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