Super League Enterprise Inc.

Bitcoin recovered to 12 million yen, marking its highest level in about three months since May 27, 2026. Metaplanet announced on August 18 that it will invest in Super League Enterprise, a company listed on the US Nasdaq, and acquire a controlling stake. US President Trump revealed on August 20 that a proposal for the US government to purchase a substantial amount of Bitcoin is being discussed within the government. On August 19, the crypto asset market surged after the US Treasury doubled its bond buybacks, with Bitcoin rising above 69,500 dollars to its highest level since June 2. Metaplanet also revealed that it is considering an IPO of US dollar-denominated perpetual preferred shares through the US-listed company it plans to acquire.

Shares of Nasdaq-listed Super League Enterprise briefly surged 144% in the U.S. market on August 18. The stock rose from the previous close of $3.02 to an intraday high of $7.37, before closing at $5.50, up 82.12% from the prior day. The surge came after Metaplanet announced the same day that it plans to make Super League a consolidated subsidiary through an investment, using it as a base for its U.S. Bitcoin treasury business. Metaplanet's U.S. subsidiary will contribute 2,100 Bitcoin and $2.5 million to acquire 44,859,400 common shares of Super League, among other assets. After the transaction closes, Metaplanet expects to hold approximately 95.7% of the common shares, and Super League will change its name to Super Planet Inc. Meanwhile, Metaplanet shares closed down 4.39% at 218 yen in the Tokyo market on August 19, with the acquirer and the target showing contrasting stock price reactions.

Bitcoin is trading sideways between $62,000 and $66,000, with the latest price at $64,595, amid buying from major financial institutions. Tudor Investment Corporation increased its holdings of BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF by 18.9% in the second quarter, while Jane Street added $630 million to its spot Bitcoin ETF holdings, bringing its total position to between $990 million and $1.06 billion. Metaplanet plans to bring its Bitcoin treasury model to the Nasdaq market through Super League Enterprise, investing with 2,100 Bitcoin and $2.5 million in cash. Meanwhile, China's Zhibao Technology became the 33rd listed company with a Bitcoin treasury after selling shares in exchange for 2,380 BTC. On the regulatory front, Kazakhstan announced a 0% tax for three years on individuals' crypto gains, and the Moscow Exchange will launch Bitcoin and Ethereum futures in February. BlackRock noted that a 1-2% allocation to Bitcoin provides the optimal risk-adjusted returns. In the short term, if Bitcoin holds above the median realized price of $63,200, it could test $65,000, but a break below this level would open the path to $62,000.

Super League Enterprise reported second quarter 2026 results with gross revenue of approximately $3 million, flat year over year and sequentially, while net revenue rose 16% sequentially to $1.24 million. Gross margin improved to 41% from 36% in the prior quarter, and adjusted EBITDA loss narrowed 20% year over year to $1.7 million. The company ended the quarter with $6.7 million in cash and investments, up from $475,000 a year earlier, and completed the acquisition of Misfits Ads in May without increasing its total cost base. Management reaffirmed its objective to achieve adjusted EBITDA profitability in the fourth quarter of 2026, citing a weighted pipeline per seller of $2.8 million, up from $1.78 million at the end of the first quarter, and the appointment of Anthony Alexander as Executive Vice President of Revenue.