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Tokyo’s Metaplanet Acquires $6.8M Loan to Boost Bitcoin Investments

Published 09/08/2024, 15:42
Tokyo’s Metaplanet Acquires $6.8M Loan to Boost Bitcoin Investments
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Crypto Daily - Metaplanet’s decision to become the Japanese MicroStrategy is evident in its latest move, where it secured a significant loan to increase its Bitcoin reserves.

Metaplanet Makes Moves To Become Next MicroStrategy

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has secured a 1 billion-yen ($6.8 million) loan from one of its shareholders as a means to its plans to double down on its pro-Bitcoin strategy. The Tokyo-based company advisor had officially adopted Bitcoin as a reserve asset earlier this year and will use the fund to increase its Bitcoin holdings.

The company announced the news through a statement on its website, which claimed,

“At the Board of Directors meeting held today, our company resolved to secure a loan totaling JPY 1 billion, with the entire amount to be allocated for purchasing Bitcoin”

Loan Details and Terms

The announcement revealed that the loan was secured from MMXXVentures Limited, a shareholder of Metaplanet based in the British Virgin Islands. The loan agreement includes an interest rate of 0.1% per annum, with a six-month term starting from August 8, 2024. Notably, the loan is unsecured, but the terms allow the lender to demand early repayment if Metaplanet raises additional funds during the loan period.

Strategic Implications for Bitcoin Holdings

Metaplanet’s Board of Directors officially resolved to allocate the full loan amount for Bitcoin purchases. The company’s approach reflects a commitment to long-term Bitcoin retention, with holdings exempt from end-of-term market value evaluation taxation recorded at cost. Any Bitcoin used for operational purposes will be treated as a current asset on the balance sheet, while other holdings will be assessed quarterly at market value, with gains or losses reported in the income statement.

Broader Financial Strategy

This move follows Metaplanet’s recent announcement to raise $70 million through a stock rights offering, with $58 million specifically allocated for Bitcoin investments. The firm’s aggressive approach mirrors that of U.S.-based MicroStrategy, as it seeks to hedge against Japan’s rising debt and weakening yen.

As of now, Metaplanet has accumulated 246 BTC, valued at approximately $13.95 million at current market prices, with an average purchase price of $65,145. This strategy has resulted in a 12% decline in value since the company’s initial Bitcoin investment in April 2024. However, Metaplanet remains committed to its Bitcoin-focused approach, viewing it as a critical component of its financial strategy.

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