Summary
- Capital B raised about 1.1 million euros through a warrant issuance to accelerate its Bitcoin treasury strategy.
- Blockstream CEO Adam Back bought 10 million warrants at 0.11 euro per share, increasing his stake to about 9.97%%.
- Capital B is maintaining its accumulation strategy while holding about 2,943 BTC, and its shares rose more than 6%% after the fundraising news.
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France-listed Bitcoin treasury company Capital B has raised additional funding, in a move the market views as part of its effort to continue expanding its Bitcoin holdings.
Cointelegraph reported on May 4 that Capital B raised about 1.1 million euros, or roughly $1.28 million, through a warrant issuance. Blockstream Chief Executive Officer Adam Back took part in the fundraising.
Back bought 10 million warrants at 0.11 euro per share, securing the right to purchase newly issued shares at 0.84 euro later. The transaction increased his diluted stake to about 9.97%.
The proceeds will be used to accelerate Capital B's Bitcoin treasury strategy. The company currently holds about 2,943 BTC, worth roughly $234 million.
The market is watching Capital B maintain its accumulation strategy even as some companies have cut crypto holdings or used derivatives to manage Bitcoin price swings.
Capital B shares rose more than 6% after the fundraising news. Even so, the stock remains down more than 10% this year.
More broadly, Bitcoin treasury companies have been deploying a range of strategies depending on market conditions. Some are using derivatives to generate returns or hedge downside risk, while others are selling holdings to strengthen their balance sheets.
Minseung Kang
minriver@bloomingbit.ioBlockchain journalist | Writer of Trade Now & Altcoin Now, must-read content for investors.
