Capital B Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 2,249 BTC Amid Price Surge

Capital B, listed on Euronext Growth Paris, has enhanced its Bitcoin reserves through several capital increases.

  • Bitcoin price crossed $116,000, extending gains by 5% over the past week.
  • Capital B raised funds to purchase 48 additional bitcoins worth approximately $5.6 million.
  • The company finalized a capital increase at $2.03 per share, raising about $2.12 million for 17 BTC acquisition.
  • A second round raised $2.94 million, fully subscribed by TOBAM Bitcoin Alpha Fund, acquiring 24 BTC.
  • Fulgur Ventures purchased shares at $0.64 each, raising $824,000 for 7 BTC acquisition.

Capital B's strategy resulted in a 1,536.6% bitcoin yield, gaining 614.6 bitcoins and over $71.3 million in profit.

Total Holdings and Strategic Outlook

  • Capital B holds 2,249 bitcoins valued at $242.4 million, with an average price of $107,902 per coin.
  • An additional capital increase is planned for purchasing 18 more bitcoins, raising total holdings to 2,267.

Market Analysis

  • Bitcoin trades above $116K, surpassing its 20-day and 50-day exponential moving averages.
  • Economist Peter Schiff warns Bitcoin could be topping out before the Federal Open Market Committee’s meeting on September 17.
  • Schiff highlights Bitcoin's underperformance compared to gold, being 15% below its 2021 peak when priced in gold.
  • Despite challenges, Bitcoin remains a significant choice among cryptocurrencies.