{"id":15819,"date":"2025-03-03T08:33:26","date_gmt":"2025-03-03T08:33:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=15819"},"modified":"2025-03-03T08:33:26","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T08:33:26","slug":"metaplanet-buys-156-more-bitcoin-eyes-potential-listing-outside-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=15819","title":{"rendered":"Metaplanet Buys 156 More Bitcoin, Eyes Potential Listing Outside Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Metaplanet, a Japan-based investment firm focused on Bitcoin accumulation, has expanded its holdings <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">with the purchase of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> 156 more BTC, valued at approximately $13.4 million. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The acquisition, made at an average price of $85,890 per Bitcoin, brings the company\u2019s total Bitcoin reserves to 2,391 BTC, according to a <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/gerovich\/status\/1896399244183195916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">statement released on March 3<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Led by CEO Simon Gerovich, Metaplanet has now invested $196.3 million in Bitcoin at an average cost of $82,100 per BTC, marking a 13% increase in value since it began its Bitcoin investment strategy in April 2023. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">EXPLORE:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/new-cryptocurrency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Metaplanet Explores A Global Listing<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Alongside its growing Bitcoin reserves, Metaplanet is also considering expanding its market reach. Gerovich recently met with officials at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq to discuss the company\u2019s future, including a potential listing outside of Japan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cWe are considering the best way to make Metaplanet shares more accessible to investors <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">around the world<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,\u201d Gerovich stated in a March 3 post on X. However, he emphasized that a U.S. listing is not guaranteed, and the company is still evaluating its options.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Metaplanet has acquired 156 BTC for ~$13.4 million at ~$85,890 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 31.8% YTD 2025.  As of 3\/3\/2025, we hold 2391 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%24BTC&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">$BTC<\/a> acquired for ~$196.3 million at ~82,100 per bitcoin. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iOZyPhRhnc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/iOZyPhRhnc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gerovich\/status\/1896399244183195916?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">March 3, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Metaplanet\u2019s stock (MTPLF) has <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">already<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> been available on U.S.-based OTC Markets since November, making it more accessible to international investors. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Since its listing, the stock has surged 530%, from $3 to $18.90. On the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Metaplanet has been one of the best-performing stocks over the past year, soaring 1,800%, according to Google Finance data.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As the 14th largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally, Metaplanet aims to accumulate 21,000 BTC by 2026, positioning itself at the forefront of Japan\u2019s Bitcoin adoption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">EXPLORE:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/analysis\/crypto-forecast-best-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">10 Coins with High Returns: Crypto Forecast 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Arizona Senate Advances Bitcoin Reserve Bill<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Last week, Arizona\u2019s Senate took a significant step toward adopting Bitcoin as part of its financial strategy, <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/arizona-senate-advances-bitcoin-reserve-bill-trails-utah-in-crypto-legislation-race\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">passing the Strategic Digital Assets Reserve bill<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> (SB 1373) on February 27.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The legislation, sponsored by Republican Senator Mark Finchem, proposes the creation of a Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund, which would be managed by the state treasurer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Arizona is among 18 U.S. states currently considering Bitcoin reserve bills, but only Arizona and Utah are in the final stages of legislative approval. Meanwhile, similar proposals have\u00a0been rejected\u00a0in Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Pennsylvania.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The growing interest in state-backed Bitcoin reserves\u00a0has\u00a0been fueled\u00a0by President Donald Trump\u2019s pro-crypto stance, which has encouraged lawmakers to explore digital asset strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Notably, Bitcoin has also gained traction among university endowments. For one, the University of Austin is\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/university-of-austin-to-launch-5m-bitcoin-fund-as-part-of-200m-endowment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">launching a $5 million<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Bitcoin fund as part of its $200 million endowment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Notably, the precedent is set by Emory University. In a regulatory filing last October, it was disclosed that over $15 million in Bitcoin was invested\u00a0through Grayscale\u2019s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">EXPLORE:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-ai-crypto-coins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">10 Best AI Crypto Coins to Invest in 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h3 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Metaplanet expanded its Bitcoin holdings, purchasing 156 more BTC for $13.4 million, bringing its total to 2,391 BTC.<\/span>    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The company is exploring a potential listing outside Japan, with discussions at the NYSE and Nasdaq, though no decision has been made.<\/span>    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Metaplanet\u2019s stock has surged, rising 530% on OTC Markets and 1,800% on the Tokyo Stock Exchange over the past year.<\/span>    <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/metaplanet-buys-156-more-bitcoin-eyes-potential-listing-outside-japan\/\">Metaplanet Buys 156 More Bitcoin, Eyes Potential Listing Outside Japan<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Metaplanet, a Japan-based investment firm focused on Bitcoin accumulation, has expanded its holdings with the purchase of 156 more BTC, valued at approximately $13.4 million. The acquisition, made at an average price of $85,890 per Bitcoin, brings the company\u2019s total Bitcoin reserves to 2,391 BTC, according to a statement released on March 3. 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