Metaplanet to buy additional $11.7 million Bitcoin

  • Metaplanet to raise ¥1.75 billion (over $11.7) in bonds to buy Bitcoin (BTC).
  • The publicly-listed Japanese company has also unveiled a shareholder benefits program.

Metaplanet, a publicly-traded company listed in Japan, has announced plans to buy more Bitcoin (BTC) to add to its growing haul.

On Nov. 18, the Tokyo Stock Exchange listed Bitcoin Treasury Company announced it was looking to raise ¥1.75 billion in bonds to buy the flagship cryptocurrency.

The firm has issued one-year 0.36% bonds at ¥1.75 billion, approximately $11.7 million, and will use the proceeds to purchase more BTC. Currently, Metaplanet holds over 1,000 BTC.

Metaplanet is Japan’s MicroStrategy

Metaplanet’s board of directors resolved to issue the third series ordinary bonds during a meeting held on November 18, 2024, according to a regulatory disclosure. The bondholder will be EVO FUND, while the bonds will mature on November 17, 2025.

In Oct., Metaplanet announced it had adopted ‘BTC Yield’ as a key performance indicator. This followed the industry pioneer MicroStrategy whose strategy continues to inspire several other companies. On its part, MicroStrategy is eyeing $42 billion in capital over the next two-to-three years to buy Bitcoin.

Earlier this month, Michael Saylor revealed the US-based firm had acquired an addition 27,200 BTC for over $2 billion. Since the company started buying the scarce asset, it has hoarded 279,420 bitcoins purchased for over $11.9 billion.

Over the past year, MicroStrategy’s treasury operations have seen holders get 26.4% in BTC Yield – representing 157.5 BTC in daily accumulation. As Saylor recently noted, his company has achieved this “without the operational costs or capital investments typically associated with bitcoin mining.”

Metaplanet has announced a shareholder benefits program. According to the company, the program will offer exclusive perks and other added value offerings to shareholders. The firm is teaming up with VC Trade, Hotel Royal Oak Gotanda, The Bitcoin Conference, Bitcoin Magazine, and Webull Securities on this initiative.

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Head of research at VanEck says Bitcoin bull run is just getting started

  • Matthew Sigel predicts Bitcoin’s bull run will continue for at least two more quarters.
  • Institutional interest is growing, with advisors considering 1-3% Bitcoin allocations.
  • VanEck targets Bitcoin at $180,000, forecasting a 1,000% rise from market lows.

In a recent CNBC “Squawk Box” interview, Matthew Sigel, Head of Digital Assets Research at VanEck, forecasted that the current Bitcoin rally is in its early phases.

Bitcoin (BTC) recently surpassed $93,000, marking a substantial 150% gain this year before experiencing a slight correction and Sigel is forecasting continued growth for at least two more quarters.

Change in government support and surge in institutional interest

Sigel drew comparisons to Bitcoin’s performance in 2020 when the asset doubled in value between the election and the end of the year.

“We’re now in uncharted territory with no technical resistance. We anticipate seeing new all-time highs over the next two quarters,” Sigel said. He also noted that while previous rallies included 6-10 corrections, current market indicators monitored by VanEck still signal strong upward momentum.

A significant factor behind this positive outlook is what Sigel describes as a “state change in government support.” He highlighted that key figures in the upcoming Donald Trump administration, such as the Vice President, Attorney General, and National Security Advisor, are supportive of Bitcoin.

This shift, along with the expected end of “regulation by enforcement” from agencies like the SEC, could boost industry confidence and expansion. “We’re already witnessing economic benefits,” Sigel remarked, noting that crypto projects are planning US-based conferences and new office openings.

Institutional interest in Bitcoin is also growing. Sigel reported an increase in inquiries from investment advisors aiming to allocate 1-3% of their portfolios to Bitcoin, signalling potential future inflows of capital.

Despite the price surge, mainstream interest has not yet reached previous peak levels. “Google searches and Coinbase’s app ranking are still below their historic highs,” he pointed out, suggesting more room for growth.

VanEck projects Bitcoin could hit $180,000

VanEck has set a price target of $180,000 for Bitcoin in this bull cycle, representing a 1,000% increase from the market bottom.

Sigel concluded that, even at this level, the current cycle would be the smallest in comparison to past ones, leaving space for continued optimism.

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Bitcoin, XRP and Vantard (VTARD) capture investors’ attention with price gains

  • Bitcoin shows signs of a pullback after strong surge, with $100K still possible.
  • XRP rallies 15% after breaking key resistance, targeting $1.35 amid regulatory hope.
  • Vantard aims to offer exposure to meme coins without active trading through its native token VTARD.

As the crypto market resurges on Donald Trump’s reelection, three tokens—Bitcoin (BTC), XRP, and VTARD—are making headlines with impressive price movements and strong investor interest.

While Bitcoin is showing signs of a potential pullback after a meteoric surge, XRP is on a bullish streak following key technical breakouts. Meanwhile, Vantard, a new meme coin index fund, is gaining traction in its ongoing presale as investors look to capitalize on the “memecoin supercycle.”

Analysts project a potential Bitcoin pullback after strong surge

Bitcoin’s performance has been bullish, particularly in the wake of the US election. Bitcoin’s price surged past $93,000 before dipping to its current price of around $88,100.

Hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, suggesting that rate cuts will be slower than previously anticipated, add weight to the bearish sentiment.

Market participants are starting to bet on a potential pullback as the overall sentiment shifts toward caution, but there remains a strong contingent of market analysts expecting Bitcoin (BTC) to break the $100,000 barrier in the long run.

The next few weeks will be crucial for Bitcoin, as the market watches how the implied volatility dynamics and broader economic factors, including interest rates, play out.

If BTC can break past its resistance levels, a surge towards the $100,000 mark could still be possible, but the increasing pressure on altcoins and BTC’s inability to secure a solid position above $90,000 points to a potential correction in the short term.

XRP breakout ignites bullish momentum

XRP has emerged as one of the top performers in the crypto market, gaining nearly 15% and reaching the $0.80 mark in a remarkable rally.

This XRP price surge comes after a long-awaited breakout from a descending triangle pattern that had constrained the token for over three years.

On November 12, XRP broke through the $0.58 resistance level, triggering a wave of buying that saw its price surge by 40% in a short period. The rally was further bolstered by the news that SEC Chairman Gary Gensler may resign, fueling optimism that regulatory pressures on Ripple and XRP could ease.

The key resistance level at $0.7611 was also broken, with XRP managing to retest this level and continue its climb.

Currently, the next significant resistance lies at $0.9368, and if XRP surpasses this, the next target could be as high as $1.35—a potential 68% gain from its current price.

The positive technical outlook, combined with regulatory optimism, has ignited strong investor interest in XRP, making it a standout in an otherwise mixed market.

However, while the bullish momentum is undeniable, broader market conditions and regulatory shifts will continue to influence XRP’s trajectory.

If the positive news surrounding Ripple’s legal battle with the SEC continues to unfold favourably, XRP could see further gains, but volatility remains a constant factor in the crypto space.

Vantard, a Meme Coin Index Fund gains traction in presale

Vantard, the latest entrant to the meme coin market, has garnered significant attention due to its innovative concept: a Meme Index Fund that captures the top meme coins of the current cycle. The index fund is designed to give investors exposure to the explosive potential of meme coins without requiring active trading.

As it prepares to officially launch its platform, Vantard has already raised over $826,874 in its ongoing presale, with the current price of its native token, VTARD, set at $0.00014 per token.

Notably, as the presale progresses, the price is set to increase to $0.00015 in the next stage and continue rising to $0.00019 in the final presale stage.

According to Vantard’s whitepaper, it aims to allow investors to ride the “memecoin supercycle,” a term used to describe the ongoing surge in meme coin popularity. With the rise of meme coins like Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB), Vantard offers a low-touch, index-like investment vehicle that aims to capitalize on this trend.

Investors holding VTARD tokens can redeem them for a share of the assets in the fund’s treasury, which includes Solana-based meme coins. This concept appeals to both seasoned crypto traders and newcomers looking to benefit from meme coin volatility without the need for constant monitoring and trading.

Vantard is positioning itself as the “ETF of meme coins,” bringing traditional finance strategies to the world of cryptocurrencies.

With global liquidity on the rise and a growing appetite for speculative assets, Vantard presents a unique opportunity for those looking to profit from the growing popularity of meme coins. Its presale success signals a strong market interest, and as the memecoin supercycle continues, VTARD’s potential for high returns could be a key attraction for investors.

For more information on Vantard and its ongoing presale, you can visit the project’s official website here.

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Crypto fear and greed rises as investors turn to Vantard

Crypto investors are increasingly greedy as Bitcoin and other meme coins continue their strong bull run. The crypto fear and greed index moved to the extreme greed zone of 85, a trend that could continue in the coming weeks.

Bitcoin soared to over $93,000, solidifying it as the best-performing asset in the last 15 years. Similarly, Ethereum and Solana jumped to $3,200 and $215, respectively.

Meanwhile, investors turned to Vantard, one of the fastest-growing token sales of the year, which has raised almost $1 million in the past few weeks.

Donald Trump and the Federal Reserve

The main reasons why the crypto fear and greed index has moved to the green zone are Donald Trump and the Fed.

Donald Trump won last week’s election by a huge margin, making him the first crypto-friendly president in the United States. He owns crypto tokens worth over $6 million and is also raising money for the World Liberty Finance project.

Therefore, Trump is expected to appoint regulators who are friendly to the crypto industry, which will be a breath of fresh air for an industry that has struggled under Gary Gensler. In his reign, Gensler has sued numerous companies like Ripple Labs, Immutable X, Uniswap, and Kraken.

The Federal Reserve has also contributed to the ongoing crypto rally. It has already slashed interest rates two times this year, and analysts expect it to continue the process. In most cases, risky assets like cryptocurrencies and stocks do well when the Fed is cutting rates.

Vantard token sale is thriving

The ongoing crypto bull run explains why investors are piling into Vantard, an upcoming crypto project that is raising money from investors.

Vantard is inspired by Vanguard, a company whose assets have surged to over $8 trillion in the past few decades. Its goal is to create the first meme coin index fund that tracks the best tokens in the industry.

This is a noble goal considering that meme coins are some of the best-performing assets this year. For example, Dogecoin has jumped by over 102% in the last seven days, while Pepe, Dogwifhat, Bonk, and Floki have soared by over 70% in the same period.

Analysts believe that meme coins will continue powering ahead in the coming months. In a statement today, Matthew Sigel of VanEck, predicted that Bitcoin would jump to $180,000 in 2025. His case is based on technicals and fundamentals, which he believes are strong.

One of the top fundamentals is the ongoing Bitcoin ETF inflows. These funds now hold over $95 billion in assets, with the iShares Bitcoin ETF having over $42 billion.

Therefore, if these predictions are accurate, it means that other meme coins will do well. In most cases, meme coins thrive when Bitcoin is in a strong momentum. You can buy the Vantard token here.

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BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF hits $40 billion, sets new record in 211 days

  • BlackRock’s IBIT reached a new record in 211 days, surpassing iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF’s previous record of 1,253 days
  • BlackRock’s new record comes two weeks after it hit $30 billion in net assets at the end of October
  • BlackRock is now in the top 1% of all ETFs by assets and is bigger than all the ETFs launched in the past 10 years

BlackRock has done it again. This time its IBIT spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has hit a record of over $41 billion in net assets in 211 days.

News of the milestone comes two weeks after BlackRock reached $30 billion in net assets in 293 days at the end of October.

Posting on X in October, Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas, said what BlackRock has achieved is an “all-time record,” adding “the old record was $JEPI which did it in 1,272 days. $GLD took 1,790 days. Unreal.”

With BlackRock’s new achievement, it’s surpassed the previous record of 1,253 days held by iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF, according to Balchunas.

In a post on X, he said: “[BlackRock’s] now in Top 1% of all ETFs by assets and at 10mo old it is bigger than all 2,800 ETFs launched in the past TEN years.”

Now, BlackRock holds more than 467,000 Bitcoin, valued at $41.8 billion, according to iShares data.

Reaching new heights

The new record comes as Bitcoin reached an all-time high of over $93,000 on November 13 in a continued rally that’s showing no signs of slowing.

The upward trajectory is partly due to Donald Trump being re-elected as US President earlier this month. Following news of his win, Bitcoin broke the $75,000 mark. It then passed $82,000, and continued to $84,000, before pushing to $87,000 earlier this week.

In September, Bernstein analysts predicted that Bitcoin would surge to between $80,000 and $90,000 if Trump won the US election. With that prediction having now passed, Bernstein analysts believe Bitcoin could reach $200,000 in 2025, urging investors to “buy everything they can.”

It remains to be seen how far Bitcoin will go, but for now, it’s showing no signs of slowing down.

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