MicroStrategy and Metaplanet Double Down on Bitcoin as Market Correction Dominates Crypto

MicroStrategy holds 214,400 BTC, worth $12.41 billion at the current price of $57,861. Stock Price Performance: MicroStrategy's stock dipped 6.95% last week

Tech firm MicroStrategy is the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin. As of last week, the company had 214,400 BTC, currently valued at $12.41 billion at the market price of $57,861.

However, MicroStrategy’s stock price fell last week, dipping 6.95% and closing at $1,281.72. This marks a 27.86% drop over the past six weeks.

Despite the company’s aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy, the stock closed the week above the crucial $1,200 level and has shown a year-to-date growth of 87.07% in 2024.

Moreover, the company increased its latest convertible note offering to $700 million from the original $500 million plan. The notes are priced to offer a 2.25% annual yield.

Furthermore, Japanese company Metaplanet also purchased an additional 42 Bitcoin, currently valued at $2.4 million, bringing its total holdings to 203 BTC, valued at about $11 million.

Despite Bitcoin’s recent dip under $56,000, Metaplanet’s stock price has risen, reflecting investor confidence in its Bitcoin acquisition strategy.

Currently, Metaplanet holds 203.73 BTC, worth approximately $15.56 million, making it Japan’s biggest corporate holder of the digital currency.

Notably, Metaplanet is adopting Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and the weak yen. Thus, this demonstrates the growing trend of corporate investment in digital assets.

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