The Tokyo-listed company Remixpoint announced additional purchases of bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies to diversify currency risk.
Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrency Purchases
The Japanese energy consulting firm Remixpoint has increased its bitcoin holdings to 333.19 BTC (just over $31.7 million) with an additional purchase of 33.34 BTC for 500 million yen (about $3.2 million). Additionally, the company holds 1,391.3 ETH ($4.4 million), 6,724.5 SOL ($1.2 million), 513,060 XRP ($1.3 million), 19,468.9 AVAX ($694,650), and 1.15 million DOGE ($402,500).
Company Objectives and Strategy
According to Remixpoint's statement, the company started investing in cryptocurrencies in September to hedge against the depreciation of the Japanese yen and diversify risk related to currency value fluctuations. This is part of the company's cash management strategy aimed at reducing reliance on the Japanese currency.
Comparison with Other Companies
Remixpoint's approach to bitcoin investments mirrors the strategies of well-known companies such as MicroStrategy and Metaplanet. On Monday, MicroStrategy, the largest corporate holder of bitcoin, announced an additional purchase of 2,530 BTC for about $243 million, raising its holdings to 450,000 BTC. Meanwhile, the Japanese investment firm Metaplanet recently announced plans to increase its bitcoin holdings to 10,000 BTC within the year, following a recent purchase of 619.7 BTC.
Remixpoint continues to expand its cryptocurrency investments, aiming to mitigate currency risks and preserve asset value amid market fluctuations.