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- Jun 24, 2024 05:28 UTC
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Japanese Firm Metaplanet 1 Billion Bitcoin Investment Amid Crumbling Yen
Japanese company Metaplanet is buying Bitcoin (¥1 billion worth) to hedge against the weak yen and Japan's high debt.
This follows their previous Bitcoin purchase and mirrors a strategy used by other companies like MicroStrategy.
Metaplanet plans to raise more money to buy even more Bitcoin.
With Japan’s financial outlook growing cloudy, publicly-traded company Metaplanet is making a bold move. They’ve just invested a whopping 1 billion yen (about $6.26 million) in Bitcoin, ditching low-interest bonds for the world’s most famous cryptocurrency, using proceeds from its second issuance of ordinary bonds, which carry an annual interest rate of 0.5% and mature in June 2025.
Savvy strategy or a risky gamble? Read on and decide for yourself.
Why is Japan Turning to Bitcoin?
Metaplanet’s decision is part of a broader strategy to manage risks related to Japan’s high debt and the resulting yen volatility. In 2023, Japan’s net debt to GDP ratio was the highest among G7 countries, at around 159%. This move is similar to the strategy of MicroStrategy, a U.S. company known for its large Bitcoin holdings.
Transaction Details
On June 11, Metaplanet increased its Bitcoin reserves by purchasing an additional 23.351 Bitcoins for $1.6 million at an average price of 10,706,180 yen per Bitcoin. This brings Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin holdings to 141.0727 Bitcoins, valued at 1.45 billion yen. The company’s average purchase price is 10,278,391 yen per Bitcoin.
Planning for the Future
By holding Bitcoin as a reserve asset, Metaplanet aims to reduce its exposure to the yen and protect itself from Japan’s debt issues. The company also plans to raise an additional ¥935 million (about €5 million) through “Stock Acquisition Rights” to buy more Bitcoin, following the trend of U.S. companies investing in cryptocurrencies.
Market Trends
The increased adoption of Bitcoin by institutional investors has led to a notable decrease in BTC available on centralized exchanges. On-chain data shows widespread fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) among traders regarding Bitcoin as its price fluctuates between $65,000 and $66,000. Despite this negative sentiment, large investors (whales) are accumulating Bitcoin, which often leads to price rebounds.
This indicates that patient traders might see potential market gains soon.
Read Also : Institutional Investors Offload $690 Million in Bitcoin and Ethereum, Favor Altcoins
Will Metaplanet’s strategy inspire other companies to follow suit? We’ll have to wait and watch.
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