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Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has expanded its Bitcoin holdings once again, purchasing an additional 150 BTC for approximately $12.5 million. The Tokyo-listed company that it acquired the Bitcoin at an average price of $83,508 per BTC as part of its ongoing accumulation strategy. With this latest acquisition, Metaplanet now holds a total of 3,200 BTC, valued at approximately $265.9 million based on current market prices.Metaplanet Aims to Hold 21,000 BTC by 2026 in Aggressive Bitcoin Strategy The firm’s aggressive Bitcoin strategy was initiated in April 2024, with a goal to hold 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025 and 21,000 BTC by 2026. To fund its continued Bitcoin purchases, Metaplanet raised 2 billion yen ($13.3 million) through a bond issuance on Tuesday. The company previously issued ordinary bonds of the same amount to EVO FUND on February 27, with proceeds earmarked for further Bitcoin accumulation. The latest bond issuance is also fully allocated to EVO FUND, with no guarantee or collateral attached. JUST IN: 🇯🇵 Japanese public company Metaplanet buys 150 for $12.5 million. — Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) Despite its aggressive Bitcoin buying spree, Metaplanet’s stock price dipped 0.49% on Tuesday, closing at ¥4,030. However, year-to-date, the stock has gained 15.8%, and over the past year, it has surged 1,819%, according to Yahoo Finance. Meanwhile, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index rose 1.2% on the same day. Metaplanet has been consistently expanding its Bitcoin Treasury Operations, with its most recent major purchase occurring on March 12, when it acquired 162 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 3,050 BTC at the time.Bitcoin Struggles Below $85K as Traders Question Bull Market’s Strength Bitcoin remains under pressure, failing to sustain levels above $85,000 on March 14, despite a 1.9% gain in the S&P 500 index. The leading cryptocurrency has not traded above $90,000 for over a week, raising concerns among traders about whether the bull market has lost momentum and how long selling pressure will persist. Despite a 30% drop from its all-time high of $109,354 on January 20, Bitcoin’s derivatives market suggests resilience. The Bitcoin basis rate, which measures the premium of monthly contracts over spot markets, after briefly signaling bearish sentiment on March 13. Traders typically demand a 5% to 10% annualized premium to compensate for longer settlement periods, and while Bitcoin’s current 5% basis rate is below the 8% recorded two weeks ago, it remains within neutral territory. This suggests that leveraged buyers are still engaged in the market, though with reduced confidence. In another positive development, Bitcoin spot exchange‐traded funds (ETFs) posted a robust single‐day inflow of $274.59 million on March 17, showing renewed investor confidence in the world’s largest cryptocurrency. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) led the charge among Bitcoin products with an inflow of $42.26 million. However, as reported, digital asset investment products have now experienced outflows for the fifth consecutive week, with a total of $1.7 billion withdrawn over the past seven days. $BTC

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Rex Shares introduces BMAX ETF for Bitcoin-backed corporate bonds Rex Shares has launched the REX Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Convertible Bond ETF (BMAX), offering investors exposure to convertible bonds issued by companies that hold Bitcoin $BTC as part of their corporate…

Rex Shares introduces BMAX ETF for Bitcoin-backed corporate bonds U.S. asset management firm Rex Shares has launched the REX Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Convertible Bond ETF (BMAX), offering investors exposure to convertible bonds issued by companies that hold Bitcoin $BTC as…

REX Shares has launched a new, first of its kind exchange-traded fund focused on convertible bonds from companies incorporating Bitcoin into their treasury. REX Shares, an asset management firm specializing in investment products and funds, has just launched Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Convertible Bond (BMAX) ETF, which allows retail investors to invest in convertible bonds issued by companies that are buying Bitcoin ( BTC ) for their corporate treasuries (like Michael Saylor’s Strategy ). “Until now, these bonds have been difficult for individual investors to reach. BMAX removes those barriers, making it easier to invest in the strategy pioneered by Michael Saylor—leveraging corporate debt to acquire Bitcoin as a treasury asset,” said Greg King, CEO of REX Financial in the press release statement . In launching BMAX ETF, REX Shares aims to offer a mix of stable income from the bonds and the potential for stock market-like growth if BTC investments perform well. It’s important to note that BMAX is not the first ETF to offer exposure to companies integrating Bitcoin into their corporate strategies. There are other ETFs that invest in such companies, such as Strive Bitcoin Bond ETF and Bitwise Bitcoin Standard Company ETF. But unlike the Strive Bitcoin Bond ETF , which invests in a broader range of corporate debt instruments, BMAX exclusively targets convertible bonds issued by companies leveraging debt to acquire Bitcoin. As for the Bitwise Bitcoin Standard Company ETF , it invests in the stocks of companies holding significant Bitcoin reserves rather than their debt.