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Metaplanet Bitcoin treasury transfers

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Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed company, has executed several large-scale transfers of its Bitcoin holdings to the Coinbase Prime custodial platform. Between August 25 and August 29, the company moved a total of approximately 5,400 BTC, valued at several hundred million dollars. CEO Simon Gerovich addressed market speculation regarding these movements, stating that the transfers are ~~"custodial~~ “custodial in ~~nature"~~ nature” and do not indicate an intention to liquidate holdings. He characterized the activity as ~~"routine~~ “routine housekeeping and custodial shuffling rather than a ~~sale."~~ sale.” Recent activity in late August included a 3,000 BTC deposit on August 29 and a 2,400 BTC transfer on August 31, totaling approximately 4,750 BTC moved during that specific window. Metaplanet utilizes Coinbase Prime for regulated custody, liquidity management, and over-the-counter trading. The company continues to follow a treasury strategy of accumulating Bitcoin, with total holdings reaching approximately 43,000 BTC. However, with an aggregate cost basis of roughly $96,191 per coin, the company is currently facing substantial unrealized losses as Bitcoin trades below that average. Financial reports also indicate Metaplanet has incurred over $45 million in treasury operating expenses, including interest on BTC-collateralized credit facilities.

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