Japanese public company Daido Limited, founded in 1879, has announced a strategic shift to include Bitcoin in its corporate treasury. The firm's board approved a plan to allocate up to ¥1 billion (approximately $6.5 million) of its surplus funds to acquire Bitcoin, framing the move as part of its medium-term management plan for long-term value preservation.
The company explicitly described Bitcoin as "digital gold," citing its limited supply as a hedge against inflation and the depreciation of the Japanese yen. Daido stated the investment aligns with its goals of diversifying its asset portfolio and increasing capital efficiency, marking a significant pivot for a traditional corporation with a 147-year history.
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich highlighted this development as evidence of a broader trend. In a statement on February 28, he asserted that "the era of Bitcoin treasuries is quietly spreading across Japan," with institutional conviction remaining firm despite recent market volatility. Gerovich positioned Daido's decision not as an isolated event but as part of a steady, methodical expansion of Bitcoin exposure by Japanese corporations, supported by the country's regulatory clarity.
This follows Daido's previous move in 2024 to increase its dividend 50-fold, indicating a continued evolution in its capital management strategy. The trend signals deeper integration between Japan's legacy businesses and digital assets, with companies increasingly treating Bitcoin as a strategic reserve tool for balance sheet protection rather than short-term speculation.
