On April 25, 2025, GameStop announced the issuance of 1.5 billion USD in bonds and holds 4.7 billion USD in cash to prepare for purchasing Bitcoin, marking a potential shift towards cryptocurrency. Although the strategy for buying BTC is still not unified, this move shows a positive outlook for the crypto market in the long term.
GameStop and the Bitcoin Investment Plan
GameStop, with 4.7 billion USD in cash and 1.5 billion USD from bond issuance, is considering a strong investment in Bitcoin. Fund #StriveAssetManagement urges the company to buy as much BTC as possible, following MicroStrategy (currently holding 531,644 BTC, equivalent to 9% of total Bitcoin supply). However, some board members are concerned about the risks from price volatility. Strive warns that if a strategy is not finalized soon, GameStop could decline due to the weakening traditional game retail model.
Positive Outlook for the Crypto Market
GameStop's actions bring many optimistic signals in the next 3-5 years:
Increasing institutional confidence: If #GameStop large investments are made in Bitcoin, this will strengthen trust from traditional companies, similar to the moves by Metaplanet (4,855 BTC) and Twenty One (Bitcoin reserve of 3.9 billion USD), thereby attracting more institutional capital.
Reducing Bitcoin supply: GameStop's accumulation of BTC could reduce the circulating supply, driving prices up in the long term, especially as 'whales' have absorbed over 300% of the annual released supply (according to Cointelegraph).
Transforming the business model: Investing in Bitcoin could help GameStop transition from a traditional retail model to a digital financial enterprise, leveraging the potential of blockchain for sustainable growth.
Conclusion
Although the strategy is not yet unified, GameStop's plan to purchase Bitcoin is a positive signal, indicating that cryptocurrencies are increasingly being accepted by traditional companies. In the next 3-5 years, with the participation of large enterprises and limited Bitcoin supply, the crypto market could explode, providing great opportunities for investors.
Risk warning: Crypto investment carries high risks due to price volatility and legal uncertainties. Please consider carefully before participating.
