Japan’s Metaplanet transfers 3,881 bitcoin between wallets
The Japanese treasury firm shifted 3,881 BTC between internal wallets at a paper loss of $1.4 billion, blockchain data shows. Bitcoin holds near $63,600.
Japan-based Metaplanet transferred 3,881 bitcoin between wallets it controls, blockchain data from Aug. 12 indicates, with the move not representing a sale despite a paper loss of approximately $1.4 billion.
The transaction occurred as the price of bitcoin hovered around $63,600, according to market data. The transfer was internal, meaning the bitcoin remained within Metaplanet’s custody and was not deposited to an exchange, reducing the likelihood of immediate selling pressure.
Metaplanet, a Japanese treasury firm, has accumulated bitcoin as part of its corporate treasury strategy, joining a small group of publicly traded companies holding digital assets. The latest transfer follows a period of volatility in crypto markets, where bitcoin’s price has fluctuated amid shifting macroeconomic conditions and investor sentiment.
The company’s bitcoin holdings remain significant, with the transferred amount representing a substantial portion of its digital asset portfolio. Analysts note that corporate treasury strategies involving bitcoin often aim to hedge against currency devaluation or diversify balance sheets, though such holdings carry substantial market risk.
The move comes as institutional interest in bitcoin persists despite periodic price corrections. Bitcoin last traded near $63,600, reflecting a modest recovery from recent lows but still well below its 2024 peak.
No further details on Metaplanet’s broader treasury strategy or future bitcoin-related transactions have been disclosed.
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