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Metaplanet, one of Japan’s leading corporations, has announced another significant step in its Bitcoin investment strategy. Following in the footsteps of MicroStrategy, the company aims to continue acquiring BTC through cost-effective methods, solidifying its position as a key institutional Bitcoin investor. 
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="metaplanet-s-latest-bitcoin-acquisition-plan">Metaplanet’s Latest Bitcoin Acquisition Plan</h2> 
In a groundbreaking move, Metaplanet has launched a new funding initiative to increase its Bitcoin holdings. The company will issue bonds worth 1.75 billion yen (approximately $12 million) to support its strategy. 
Each bond is valued at 43.75 million yen (around $283,000) with an annual interest rate of 0.36%, maturing on November 17, 2025. This initiative provides a low-cost funding source to fuel Metaplanet’s ongoing Bitcoin acquisition efforts. 
Currently holding $92.20 million in Bitcoin, Metaplanet continues to emulate MicroStrategy’s model of leveraging low-interest debt to expand its BTC portfolio. The company is poised to surpass mining giant Canaan in institutional Bitcoin ownership. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="microstrategy-s-influence-and-industry-reactions">MicroStrategy’s Influence and Industry Reactions</h2> 
MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, has been a trailblazer in corporate Bitcoin investment. With a staggering $25.3 billion in Bitcoin holdings, the company remains committed to adding more BTC to its reserves. 
Despite this aggressive strategy, concerns have been raised. A recent BitMEX Research report warned that MicroStrategy might face pressure from shareholders to sell its Bitcoin holdings. However, this debt-financed acquisition model continues to inspire companies like Metaplanet. 
Even Selmer Scientific, a med-tech company, has announced plans to adopt a similar strategy, further indicating the growing appeal of Bitcoin investment among corporations. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="bitcoin-s-stability-amid-corporate-activity">Bitcoin’s Stability Amid Corporate Activity</h2> 
As institutional BTC investments gain momentum, Bitcoin’s price has remained stable. In the last 24 hours, BTC has traded around $90,500, with a market capitalization of $1.79 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $45.74 billion. 
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While institutional adoption of Bitcoin is still in its early stages, companies like Metaplanet and Selmer Scientific are paving the way for broader corporate participation. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="conclusion">Conclusion</h2> 
Metaplanet’s latest move underscores the growing trend of institutional Bitcoin adoption, driven by innovative financing strategies. As more corporations explore BTC investments, this shift could have a profound impact on the cryptocurrency market. 
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