EddieJayonCrypto
18 Nov 24
Japanese public company Metaplanet has issued a new series of bonds worth ¥1.75 billion (roughly $12 million), with each bond priced at ¥43.75 million (roughly $283,031) and bearing an interest rate of 0.36%. The bonds are set to mature on Nov. 17, 2025. Metaplanet has borrowed money at a low intere...
Japanese public company Metaplanet has issued a new series of bonds worth ¥1.75 billion (roughly $12 million), with each bond priced at ¥43.75 million (roughly $283,031) and bearing an interest rate of 0.36%. The bonds are set to mature on Nov. 17, 2025. Metaplanet has borrowed money at a low interest rate to fund more Bitcoin purchases, aiming to surpass Canaan as one of the largest corporate Bitcoin holders. The company currently holds $92.20 million worth of Bitcoin. This strategy mirrors that of MicroStrategy, which continues to buy Bitcoin despite already owning $25.3 billion worth, despite warnings that the debt-for-Bitcoin strategy may be unsustainable. Other companies, such as Selmer Scientific, are also looking to finance Bitcoin purchases through debt.
Metaplanet's latest move is in line with the trend of companies adopting MicroStrategy's strategy of borrowing money at low interest rates to invest in Bitcoin. This approach has gained traction despite concerns about its sustainability, as evidenced by BitMEX Research's warning about potential future repercussions for MicroStrategy. This pattern has also been followed by other firms, including Selmer Scientific. While this indicates a growing trend in corporate Bitcoin investment, the overall adoption by non-crypto companies is still in its early stages.