{"id":45386,"date":"2025-08-31T11:51:35","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T11:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/?p=45386"},"modified":"2025-08-31T11:51:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T11:51:35","slug":"japanese-nail-salon-sets-sights-on-3b-bitcoin-holdings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/japanese-nail-salon-sets-sights-on-3b-bitcoin-holdings\/","title":{"rendered":"Japanese Nail Salon Sets Sights on $3B Bitcoin Holdings"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In a surprising twist for the cryptocurrency world, a Japanese company traditionally associated with beauty is making headlines for its ambitious Bitcoin acquisition strategy. Convano, a publicly traded nail salon chain, plans to invest around \u00a5434 billion (approximately $3 billion) to acquire a substantial portion of Bitcoin, targeting 21,000 BTC, which represents about 0.1% of Bitcoin\u2019s total circulation.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-08-29\/japanese-nail-salon-attempts-reinvention-as-major-bitcoin-btc-holder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Recent articles<\/a> indicate that this endeavor positions Convano among the elite of Bitcoin-holding corporations globally.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Convanos_Strategic_Bitcoin_Acquisition_Plan\"><\/span>Convano\u2019s Strategic Bitcoin Acquisition Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Convano is embarking on a well-structured three-phase strategy to accomplish its Bitcoin holdings goal. The company has successfully raised \u00a54.5 billion through corporate bonds and has already procured <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bitcointreasuries.net\/public-companies\/convano-inc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">365 BTC<\/a>. According to Taiyo Azuma, who oversees the company\u2019s Bitcoin initiatives, the roadmap is clear: accumulate 2,000 BTC by the end of 2025, ramp up to 10,000 BTC by August 2026, and ultimately secure 21,000 BTC by March 2027.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>This bullish move has ignited investor interest, with Convano\u2019s shares soaring over 220% in just a month and an incredible 1,414% since the start of the year. The market seems to view Convano\u2019s stock as a direct investment vehicle into the world of cryptocurrency.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"ja\">\u30b3\u30f3\u30f4\u30a1\u30ce\u304c\u30d6\u30eb\u30fc\u30e0\u30d0\u30fc\u30b0\u306b\u53d6\u308a\u4e0a\u3052\u3089\u308c\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002\u3042\u308a\u304c\u305f\u3044\u3053\u3068\u306b\u3001\u5f90\u3005\u306b\u56fd\u969b\u7684\u306a\u8a8d\u77e5\u304c\u5e83\u304c\u3063\u3066\u3044\u308b\u306e\u3092\u611f\u3058\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002\u79c1\u305f\u3061\u306e\u76ee\u6a19\u306f\u660e\u78ba\u30022027\u5e743\u6708\u307e\u3067\u306b\u300c21,000 BTC\u300d\u3092\u7372\u5f97\u3057\u3001\u4e16\u754c\u6709\u6570\u306e\u30d3\u30c3\u30c8\u30b3\u30a4\u30f3\u4fdd\u6709\u4f01\u696d\u306b\u306a\u308b\u3053\u3068\u3067\u3059\u3002 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"\" rel=\"nofollow\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u6771 \u5927\u967d | \u30b3\u30f3\u30f4\u30a1\u30ce\u53d6\u7de0\u5f79\uff086574\uff09 (@MotokiyoA) <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MotokiyoA\/status\/1961726129540350330?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">August 30, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impact_of_Yen_Depreciation_on_Investment_Choices\"><\/span>Impact of Yen Depreciation on Investment Choices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The rationale behind Convano\u2019s pivot to Bitcoin is rooted in economic realities. With the Japanese yen experiencing consistent declines against the US dollar, this currency fluctuation has adversely affected salaries and costs in the company\u2019s core operations. Over the past decade, the yen has depreciated by approximately 20%. Azuma contends that Bitcoin serves as a viable long-term hedge against such currency vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/x\/iWhHIykZ\/\" width=\"1835\" height=\"909\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur exploration into Bitcoin was driven by the yen&#8217;s depreciation and the geopolitical landscape,\u201d Azuma remarked.<\/p>\n<p>Convano\u2019s leadership highlights the benefits of crypto market volatility, suggesting that these price fluctuations open up avenues for increased accumulation, thereby enhancing the company\u2019s overall asset portfolio.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Critics_Voice_Concerns_Over_Sustainability\"><\/span>Critics Voice Concerns Over Sustainability<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite the enthusiasm, skepticism exists regarding the sustainability of this Bitcoin strategy. Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets research at VanEck, cautions that such treasury strategies may be on \u201cfragile grounds.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"ja\">\u300c\u30d3\u30c3\u30c8\u30b3\u30a4\u30f3\u306e\u4fa1\u683c\u304c\u4e0b\u304c\u308b\u3068\u56f0\u308a\u307e\u305b\u3093\u304b\uff1f\u300d<\/p>\n<p>\u53d6\u6750\u3067\u3088\u304f\u805e\u304b\u308c\u307e\u3059\u304c\u5b9f\u306f&#8221;\u3080\u3057\u308d\u9006&#8221;\u3067\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n<p>\u306a\u305c\u30b3\u30f3\u30f4\u30a1\u30ce\u306fBTC\u306e\u4fa1\u683c\u304c\u4e0b\u304c\u308b\u3068\u5b09\u3057\u3044\u306e\u304b\u3001<\/p>\n<p>\u2460\u4fa1\u683c\u304c\u4e0b\u304c\u308b\u3068\u679a\u6570\u3092\u591a\u304f\u7a4d\u3081\u308b<br \/>\n\u2461\u30dc\u30e9\u30c6\u30a3\u30ea\u30c6\u30a3\u304c\u9ad8\u3044\u307b\u3069\u53ce\u5165\u304c\u5897\u3048\u308b<br \/>\n\u2462\u300c\u4f4e\u30ec\u30fc\u30c8\u00d7\u9ad8\u30dc\u30e9\u30c6\u30a3\u30ea\u30c6\u30a3\u300d\u304c\u6700\u9069<br \/>\n\u2463\u5b9f\u52d9\u3067\u306f\u30ea\u30b9\u30af\u3092\u7ba1\u7406\u2026 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EIHJN2XetV\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/EIHJN2XetV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u6771 \u5927\u967d | \u30b3\u30f3\u30f4\u30a1\u30ce\u53d6\u7de0\u5f79\uff086574\uff09 (@MotokiyoA) <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MotokiyoA\/status\/1956329072273117433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">August 15, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Sigel emphasizes that if company shares trade above the net value of their Bitcoin holdings, issuing new shares can create premiums. However, increased stock prices reaching closer to the actual Bitcoin value can result in dilution, which is detrimental rather than productive.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Growing_Trend_in_Japans_Bitcoin_Surge\"><\/span>Growing Trend in Japan\u2019s Bitcoin Surge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As Convano aims for Bitcoin accumulation, it joins a growing list of Japanese firms diving into cryptocurrency. Notably, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/metaplanet.jp\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Metaplanet<\/a>, a former hotel operator, has amassed nearly 19,000 BTC, placing it among the top global holders. Currently, seven publicly traded companies in Japan rank among the world&#8217;s 100 largest Bitcoin holders.<\/p>\n<p><em>Image sourced from Unsplash; chart data from TradingView<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a surprising twist for the cryptocurrency world, a Japanese company traditionally associated with beauty is making headlines for its ambitious Bitcoin acquisition strategy. Convano, a publicly traded nail salon chain, plans to invest around \u00a5434 billion (approximately $3 billion) to acquire a substantial portion of Bitcoin, targeting 21,000 BTC, which represents about 0.1% of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":45387,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"slim_seo":{"title":"Japanese Nail Salon Sets Sights on $3B Bitcoin Holdings - Bitrabo","description":"In a surprising twist for the cryptocurrency world, a Japanese company traditionally associated with beauty is making headlines for its ambitious Bitcoin acquis"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[316],"tags":[448,449,506,2143,16291,10436,13162,480,3560],"class_list":["post-45386","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-crypto-news","tag-bitcoin","tag-btc","tag-holdings","tag-japanese","tag-nail","tag-player","tag-salon","tag-targets","tag-unexpected"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45386","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45386"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45386\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/45387"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45386"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45386"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.bitrabo.com\/discover\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45386"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}