Metaplanet Makes Bitcoin A Company Reserve Asset

Bitcoin is the preferred asset of a number of retail and institutional investors. (Photo; Doc. Financial World)

JAKARTA - Metaplanet Inc., a crypto investment company and consultant, has taken bold steps by adopting bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset. This decision is a response to continued economic uncertainty in Japan.

In a release issued on Monday, May 13, the company explained the reasons behind the transfer. Japan faces serious economic challenges, including high government debt levels, negative real interest rates, and yen depreciation. These factors have affected the country's economic stability.

According to the International Monetary Fund, the ratio of Japan's government debt to GDP is the highest among developed countries, reaching 254.6%. Although the Japanese government has taken steps to raise interest rates in March, Japanese yen remains at its lowest level in 34 years.

Bitcoin is chosen by the Metaplanet as a solution. Why? Because bitcoin provides a non-overign store of value that has experienced appreciation for fiat currencies. Bitcoin's monetary policy also has uniqueness: tight bound until 2140, distinguishing it from monetary metals and other crypto projects that often rely on the centralized development team's decision.

There will only be 21,000,000 bitcoins that will ever exist. This makes it a rare and valuable asset. Metaplanets are committed to using the entire reach of capital market instruments to develop their bitcoin reserves.

Metaplanet's decision to choose bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset shows how the world of finance increasingly recognizes the crypto role in facing global economic challenges. With its limited supply and unique characteristics, bitcoin continues to attract attention as a promising investment alternative.