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GameStop Announce Bitcoin Purchase Plans and Stock Surge

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

a month ago


On March 26, GameStop shares jumped nearly 12% following an announcement of the company's plans to purchase Bitcoin through debt financing.

GameStop's Plans to Acquire Bitcoin

GameStop announced a $1.3 billion convertible notes offering, intended for general corporate purposes, including acquiring Bitcoin. The company expects to use the net proceeds from the offering in a manner consistent with its investment policy. On March 25, GameStop revealed intentions to use corporate cash or future debt to buy digital assets, including Bitcoin and stablecoins. As of February 1, GameStop's cash reserves stood at $4.77 billion.

GameStop's Financial Results

According to Google Finance, GameStop shares closed at $28.36 on the NYSE, marking an 11.65% gain for the day. The company reported a net income of $131.3 million for Q4 2024, showing a significant increase compared to the prior year. Despite a $511 million year-over-year decrease in net sales, the company aggressively cut expenses, including closing 590 stores throughout the United States in 2024.

Trends Among Companies Adding Bitcoin to Reserves

GameStop follows other companies such as Strategy, which added Bitcoin to its treasury in August 2020. Since then, Strategy's stock gained 3200%. Japanese company Metaplanet plans to buy 21,000 BTC by 2026, and its stock price rose 4800% since the announcement. Similarly, Semler Scientific's stock price spiked after announcing plans to purchase Bitcoin. According to CoinGecko, 32 publicly traded companies hold BTC on their balance sheets.

GameStop's decision to invest in Bitcoin through debt financing highlights the growing interest of companies in digital assets as part of their financial strategy. This move could serve as a significant indicator for other corporations.

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