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Bitcoin News: This Japanese Firm Plans To Bet $140M on BTC After Metaplanet

Key Insights:

  • In latest Bitcoin news, Convano aims to buy $139.2 million in BTC.
  • MetaPlanet holds 20,136 BTC, ranking sixth worldwide among corporate Bitcoin treasuries and frequently cited in bitcoin news reports.
  • Nexon, Remixpoint, and other Japanese firms show the country’s growing role in Bitcoin holdings.

A Japanese firm has announced plans to buy a large amount of Bitcoin. Convano, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, will raise $139.2 million through straight bonds to fund the purchase.

This latest Bitcoin news follows the lead of Japanese firm MetaPlanet, which has already made Bitcoin a core part of its reserves.

Together, these moves show that Japan is becoming one of the most active regions for Bitcoin treasuries, drawing global attention in recent Bitcoin news.

Bitcoin News: Convano’s Bet Big on BTC

Convano currently holds around 520 BTC, placing it 59th among global corporate holders. With its new plan, Convano will issue $139.2 million in straight bonds.

A straight bond is a simple loan where the firm borrows money and pays it back with interest. The funds will go directly into buying Bitcoin.

At the current market price, Convano might be able to purchase over 1,200 BTC.

If completed, Convano’s Bitcoin stash will more than double. This shows growing trust that Bitcoin can act like digital gold.

For Convano, the strategy is clear: borrow cheaply, hold Bitcoin, and hope its value rises faster than debt costs.

MetaPlanet’s Big Role and Current Performance

Convano’s decision follows the bold steps taken by Japanese firm MetaPlanet. Often called Japan’s “MicroStrategy,” MetaPlanet is now the sixth-largest Bitcoin-holding company worldwide. It owns 20,136 BTC, worth over $1.3 billion.

But the strategy has not been smooth. MetaPlanet’s stock has fallen about 60% in the last three months. The drop comes because the firm often issues new shares to buy Bitcoin. This lowers the value of older shares, which worries investors.

MetaPlanet Stock Could See Upside | Source: X
MetaPlanet Stock Could See Upside | Source: X

Still, analysts see possible upside. The Relative Strength Index (RSI), which tracks buying and selling strength, shows the stock is oversold.

Models also suggest the fair value could be much higher. For many traders, MetaPlanet shows both the risks and the rewards of using Bitcoin as a main asset.

If the MetaPlanet stock moves higher, it could also lift other Japanese BTC Treasury companies.

Other Japanese Firms in Bitcoin Treasuries

Convano and MetaPlanet are not alone. Nexon, a video game company, owns more than 1,700 BTC. RemixPoint, active in energy and crypto services, is also on the list.

Anapp Holdings joins them, too. Together, Japan now has at least five firms in the world’s top 100 Bitcoin treasuries.

List Of Bitcoin Treasury Firms | Source: Bitcoin Treasuries
List Of Bitcoin Treasury Firms | Source: Bitcoin Treasuries

This rise comes at a time when global Bitcoin buying by companies has slowed. Data shows the average purchase price for Bitcoin by treasury firms has been falling.

Many companies have paused, even while MetaPlanet and U.S. giant MicroStrategy keep buying. Convano’s newest foray into the space could bring good news for the entire BTC treasury space.

Bitcoin Treasury Buys Have Slowed Down | Source: CryptoQuant
Bitcoin Treasury Buys Have Slowed Down | Source: CryptoQuant

And this happening right before the expected Fed rate cuts does look like a bullish signal, nonetheless.

Convano’s move could mark a change. If U.S. interest rates fall, debt becomes cheaper. That could push more firms to copy Convano’s plan, borrowing through bonds to add Bitcoin. For now, Japan’s firms are showing a rare appetite for risk in a slowing global market.

The $139.2 million plan from Convano shows how Japanese firms are driving Bitcoin adoption.

Following MetaPlanet’s huge reserves, Convano joins Nexon, RemixPoint, and others in putting Japan at the center of corporate Bitcoin strategy.

While MetaPlanet’s stock struggles show the risks, these firms are proving that Japan is ready to make Bitcoin a serious treasury asset.

If the trend continues, Japanese firms led by MetaPlanet could become some of the strongest voices in the global Bitcoin market and remain a focal point in Bitcoin news.

Disclaimer

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Rahul Nambiampurath
Rahul Nambiampurath
Rahul Nambiampurath's cryptocurrency journey began in 2014 when he stumbled upon Satoshi's Bitcoin whitepaper. With a bachelor's degree in Commerce and an MBA in Finance from Sikkim Manipal University, he was among the few who first recognized the untapped potential of decentralized technologies. Since then, he has helped DeFi platforms like Balancer and Sidus Heroes — a Web3 metaverse — as well as CEXs like Bitso (Mexico's largest) and Overbit reach new heights with his media outreach skills and digital marketing strategies. For the past eight years, he has also covered major crypto events for leading publications — including Investopedia, Crypto Briefing, FXEmpire, Crypto.news, The Defiant, and BeInCrypto — with expertise spanning DeFi, DAOs, NFTs, and everything decentralized.