Solidion Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: STI), a leading provider of advanced battery materials, has announced a significant strategic allocation of Bitcoin within its corporate treasury. This move positions Solidion alongside other prominent US companies such as MicroStrategy, Tesla, Block (formerly Square), Semler ScientificCoinbase, Riot Platforms, and Marathon Digital Holdingsall of which have integrated BTC into their treasury strategies.
Solidion Makes MicroStrategy-Style Bitcoin Move
In a press release dated November 14, 2024, Solidion Technology detailed its decision to allocate a substantial portion of its excess cash reserves to Bitcoin. The company plans to commit 60% of any excess operational cash to BTC purchases, convert interest earnings from money market accounts into Bitcoin, and designate a portion of future capital raises for long-term BTC acquisitions.
Vlad Prantsevich, CFO of Solidion Technology, stated, “We believe strongly in Bitcoin's transformative potential for the financial system, and we see our allocation as both a secure store of value and compelling investment.”
He further emphasized the impact of recent regulatory developments, noting, “With the Security and Exchange Commission's recent approval of spot BTC ETFswe've already seen significant steps toward institutional acceptance. Additionally, we anticipate Bitcoin’s next evolution will be widespread adoption as a reserve asset by both sovereign nations and corporations, creating substantial value and long-term upside potential for Bitcoin as it gains further global acceptance.”
Solidion's core business remains focused on developing and commercializing high-capacity silicon anode materials, including non-silane gas-based and graphene-enhanced versions for automakers and energy storage applications. The company boasts an extensive portfolio of over 550 patents, covering innovations in advanced battery technologies.
According to the press release, the decision to incorporate BTC into its treasury strategy aligns with a broader trend of corporate adoption driven by Bitcoin's reputation as “digital gold” and its potential as an inflation hedge. The election of the Trump administration has further cemented the decision.
“The recent election results have brought significant attention to Bitcoin, with a new administration known for its pro-BTC stance and support for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The potential for favorable regulatory frameworks and increased institutional adoption, highlighted by the recent wave of Bitcoin ETFs, underscores BTC's value proposition and makes it an ideal asset for corporate treasuries seeking inflation-resistant stores of value”, the company states.
While the majority of the BTC community has applauded the decision by Solidion Technology, some commentators say that it looks “very desperate, but the hail mary might save them.” The STI share price is down -95% year-to-date.
Interestingly, Solidion might try a similar move like Japanese firm Metaplanet. The firm dubbed “Japanese MicroStrategy” lost 98% of its share price from 2006 before announcing its BTC treasury strategy in May this year. Since then, Metaplanet share price is up more than 500%.
At press time, BTC traded at $89,300.
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