Bitcoin Updates: Value Creation Acquires Bitcoin to Offset Fiat Currency Risks Amid Market Divergence

Value Creation, a publicly traded company, has purchased 7.057

(BTC) worth close to 100 million yen, making this move during a turbulent period for the market, characterized by contrasting trends in Bitcoin ETFs and shifting institutional strategies. This acquisition highlights the increasing corporate appetite for digital assets, even as prices have fallen and major ETFs have seen withdrawals.

In recent weeks, Bitcoin’s value has experienced significant swings,

—its lowest point in seven months—amid heightened risk aversion and macroeconomic headwinds. These price movements have had a direct effect on ETF activity, of $523 million on November 18, capping off five consecutive days of outflows totaling $1.425 billion. as investors sought to realize losses after Bitcoin dropped 30% from its October high above $126,000, bringing the average ETF entry price close to $90,146.

Yet, not all institutional players have been discouraged by the downturn. For example, Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth funds

, reflecting their belief in Bitcoin’s enduring value. , fueled by institutional buying and changing macroeconomic expectations as markets anticipated possible Federal Reserve rate reductions. This contrast illustrates a larger pattern: while individual investors have reduced their holdings, institutional and sovereign entities are still allocating funds, helping to steady the market.

Value Creation’s purchase of

fits into a broader approach of using company reserves to protect against currency devaluation and diversify assets. The timing coincides with Japan’s tax policies, which indirectly encourage companies to gain Bitcoin exposure through stocks or ETFs rather than direct ownership. In Tokyo, due to advantageous tax rates on equity profits—taxed at 20% with the option to carry losses forward—compared to crypto profits, which can be taxed up to 55%. This regulatory landscape has via publicly traded instruments, a practice now being reviewed by local authorities.

At the same time,

among leading providers. BlackRock’s , despite recent withdrawals, continues to command 69% of total trading volume and boasts a $157.4 billion market cap, maintaining its leadership. , also attracted new investments in late November, indicating a diverse yet robust investor community.

Value Creation’s latest acquisition also mirrors wider economic changes. As Bitcoin tests crucial support near $84,000 and ETF inflows stabilize,

toward resistance levels between $90,000 and $92,000. Should the Fed lower rates in December, it could further boost ETF interest, during periods of monetary easing.