Bitcoin Boom Powers Metaplanet’s 64% Stock Surge in 2024

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Bet Pays Off: $36 Million Unrealized Gains in 2024
From Hotels to HODLing: Metaplanet’s Crypto Strategy Boosts Shares by 64%
Metaplanet Eyes 21,000 BTC by 2026 as Shareholder Base Soars 500%

Metaplanet (3350) has announced its full-year 2024 financial results, revealing an unrealized gain of approximately $36 million (5.46 billion yen) from its Bitcoin holdings. The company currently holds 1,761 BTC, acquired at a total cost of $137 million.

In 2024, Metaplanet experienced significant growth in its investor base, with the number of shareholders increasing by 500% to reach 50,000.

Strategies to Boost Bitcoin Holdings
Metaplanet outlined several methods to increase Bitcoin holdings per share:

Debt Issuance:

Secured Bonds
Convertible Bonds
Using Bitcoin as Collateral
Equity Issuance:

Private Placements
Preference Shares
Convertible Bonds & Warrants
Cash Flow from Business Operations
🚀 Ambitious Bitcoin Acquisition Targets
The company plans to acquire:

10,000 BTC by the end of 2025
21,000 BTC by the end of 2026
To achieve this, Metaplanet will issue 21 million shares through moving strike warrants, as part of its aggressive growth strategy.

📈 Stock Performance
Metaplanet’s stock showed strong momentum, rising 8% on Monday and achieving a 64% increase year-to-date.

With its bold crypto-first strategy, Metaplanet is rapidly transforming into a major Bitcoin-focused enterprise, capturing the attention of both retail and institutional investors globally.

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