Metaplanet’s Stock Soars 90% in Two Days Following $6.56M Bitcoin Addition

Metaplanet Sees Surge in Stock Price

Web3 infrastructure provider Metaplanet (3350) has experienced a significant increase in its Tokyo-listed stock value, rising by nearly 90% in just two days after incorporating $6.56 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) into its balance sheet.

Reasons Behind the Surge

According to data from Google Finance, Metaplanet’s shares are currently trading at 36 yens, marking an 89% increase in a single day. This surge is mainly attributed to the company’s strategic move to add Bitcoin to its balance sheet, in collaboration with Sora Ventures, Mark Yusko from Morgan Creek Capital, and other key partners.

Metaplanet’s Transition and Strategy

Previously known as Red Planet and operating as a budget hotel operator, Metaplanet has transformed into a Web3 software developer. The decision to include Bitcoin in its treasury assets is driven by various factors, including hedging against inflation and minimizing exposure to the weakening Japanese yen.

• Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation
• Reducing exposure to the Japanese yen
• Long-term capital appreciation

Similarities to MicroStrategy

Metaplanet’s approach mirrors that of MicroStrategy, a software developer based in Virginia, which started accumulating Bitcoin in its corporate treasury holdings in 2020. MicroStrategy’s stock price has since been influenced by Bitcoin’s value fluctuations, showcasing investor sentiment towards the cryptocurrency market.

Partnership Benefits and Market Trends

Jason Fang from Sora Ventures highlighted the collaboration with Metaplanet as an opportunity for Japanese investors to access cryptocurrencies through a publicly traded company, thus avoiding direct asset holding and high taxes on unrealized gains.

Corporate Bitcoin Holdings and Market Performance

Major corporate investors like MicroStrategy have witnessed substantial profit growth, with MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin position now valued at over $12.57 billion at current market prices. Bitcoin’s recent trading price and proximity to its all-time high indicate ongoing market dynamics and potential for further growth.