Tokyo-listed Bitcoin Japan Corporation invested in SpaceX through a US-based private secondary market transaction related to digital infrastructure and AI expansion.
According to a press release shared with crypto.news, Bitcoin Japan made the investment through its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, BTCJPN US LLC, using a special purpose vehicle managed by a U.S. registered general partner.
The company said the transaction is part of its investment activities focused on digital assets, AI computing infrastructure, satellite communications and next-generation technology sectors.
SpaceX currently operates launch systems and the Starlink satellite communications network, while also expanding into AI infrastructure, computing power, and data center operations. Bitcoin Japan said these sectors represent long-term opportunities related to global demand for connectivity and computing infrastructure.
Philip Lord, Representative Director and CEO of Bitcoin Japan Co., Ltd., said after the extraordinary general meeting of shareholders that the company has been focusing on strengthening its corporate foundation in preparation for entering the high-growth technology industry.
“Global structural trends surrounding AI infrastructure, AI computing infrastructure, data connectivity, and related digital infrastructure represent what we believe is a significant long-term investment opportunity,” Lord said.
He added that SpaceX has already built global infrastructure assets through its launch business and Starlink network, and this investment is consistent with Bitcoin Japan’s long-term strategy.
Bitcoin Japan said its investment remains subject to the terms and conditions attached to the SPV and limited partnership agreement. The company also noted that because SpaceX is a private company, there are no guarantees as to future liquidity events, valuation results, or returns on investments.
SpaceX attracts interest from crypto investors ahead of IPO
Interest in SpaceX continues to grow across crypto and financial markets ahead of the company’s anticipated Nasdaq debut.
As previously reported by crypto.news, an SEC filing from the company revealed that SpaceX holds 18,712 Bitcoins, putting the company ahead of Tesla’s reported 11,509 Bitcoin balance. $BTCaccording to Bitcoin Treasuries data cited in a previous report.
A regulatory filing reviewed in May also showed SpaceX could seek a valuation of $1.75 trillion to $2 trillion, with a goal of raising about $75 billion in capital through a planned listing.
At the same time, cryptocurrency exchanges began launching derivative products related to SpaceX before the official IPO price was determined. Bitget and Bybit both introduced the SPCXUSDT perpetual contract in May, allowing traders to leverage market expectations for a listing without offering ownership of SpaceX stock.
Beyond financial markets, crypto-related figures have also become involved in the company’s spaceflight project. Chun Wang, co-founder of Bitcoin mining pool F2Pool, was recently named as part of a planned Starship flyby mission beyond the Earth and Moon system and beyond Mars.
