Méliuz plans Bitcoin investment: BRL 450 million through stock offering!

Méliuz plans Bitcoin investment: BRL 450 million through stock offering!

Brazilian fintech company Méliuz is the center of attention as it pursues ambitious plans to invest in Bitcoin. How IT Boltwise reports, Méliuz wants to launch a public stock offering to secure financing for his Bitcoin investments. The goal is to raise up to 450 million BRL, which is approximately $78 million. These funds are intended to be fully invested in the acquisition of Bitcoin in order to establish Bitcoin as a primary strategic asset on the company's balance sheet.

As part of the offering, the Company plans to issue a total of 17 million common shares, with the possibility of increasing this to up to 51 million. The shares are sold exclusively to professional investors both in Brazil and abroad. Each share contains a package of free subscription rights, and at current share prices, Méliuz expects proceeds of around $26 million, which could double with over-allotment options. Trading in the subscription rights is scheduled to begin on June 16th and settlement of the shares and crediting of bonus instruments will take place by June 18th.

Strategic Decisions and Bitcoin Investments

As early as March 2025, Méliuz had invested 10 percent of his cash reserves in Bitcoin, which laid the foundation for a clear focus on cryptocurrencies. The decision to integrate Bitcoin as part of the company's strategy was approved on May 15, 2025 during a shareholders meeting, in which the conversion into a Bitcoin Treasury Corporation was decided. Israel Salmen, the CEO of Méliuz, confirmed the support of shareholders on the platform X. Laut The Crypto Basic The company has invested over $28 million in Bitcoin, making it the first company in Brazil to include Bitcoin in its corporate treasury.

Méliuz held 320.3 BTC at the time, currently worth over $33 million. These purchases are made strategically to increase value for shareholders. Additionally, the BTC price is currently over $104,000, with predictions calling for it to rise to as much as $1 million. The trend of integrating Bitcoin into corporate balance sheets is increasing worldwide as more companies explore this digital currency as part of their treasury management strategies.

Méliuz shares fell more than 8% in Friday trading, unsettling investors as preparations for its upcoming share offerings and associated investment venture continue to progress.