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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.