Metaplanet has emerged as the best-performing stock in Japan for 2024, with a year-to-date increase of 2,200%. The company's CEO, Simon Gerovich, announced that they are 'just getting started' with their Bitcoin purchases, having recently acquired an additional 620 Bitcoin, bringing their total holdings to 1,762 Bitcoin. This follows a notable trend where Bitcoin has been recognized as the best-performing major asset class. The surge in Metaplanet's stock price, which has increased tenfold this year, has drawn comparisons to a potential 'Bitcoin flywheel effect' influencing traditional finance sectors. To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io