Canadian blockchain and Bitcoin technology firm Matador Technologies (TSXV: MATA) has announced a significant acceleration of its Bitcoin buying strategy, with plans to accumulate up to 6,000 Bitcoin (BTC) by 2027. This ambitious target includes an interim objective of acquiring 1,000 BTC on or before 2026.
Currently, Matador holds 77.4 BTC, valued at approximately $9 million. Its long-term vision extends beyond treasury management, aiming to hold 1% of Bitcoin's total supply and become a top 20 corporate Bitcoin holder globally, emulating the success of pioneers like Michael Saylor's Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy).
"Our business is structured around Bitcoin as a core asset," stated Deven Soni, CEO of Matador Technologies. He emphasized that this new approach integrates "infrastructure and operational components" directly aligned with the Bitcoin ecosystem, signifying a deeper commitment than just holding assets.
To fund this aggressive Bitcoin accumulation, Matador filed a CAD$900 million ($656 million USD) shelf prospectus on July 14, providing crucial financing flexibility over the next 25 months. The firm intends to employ various funding methods, including at-the-market equity offerings, convertible financings, asset divestitures, Bitcoin-backed credit facilities, and strategic acquisitions or partnerships.
This move follows Matador's recent final approval from the Canadian TSX Venture Exchange in early July for a change of business to a hybrid "technology/investment issuer," which cleared the path for its comprehensive Bitcoin treasury strategy.
Matador's strategy is built upon a Bitcoin-backed "compounding flywheel". This innovative model revolves around four key components:
"Our future plans to accumulate Bitcoin are designed to establish long-term stability on our balance sheet while reducing exposure to inflationary risk," explained Mark Moss, the firm’s Chief Visionary Officer.
Despite the significant announcement, Matador's stock experienced a slight dip of 4.65% on Wednesday, according to Google Finance. However, the firm's shares remain up almost 37% since the beginning of the year.
Matador's bold move highlights a booming trend of companies adopting Bitcoin treasury strategies. This year has seen a surge in such firms, all looking to replicate the success of Michael Saylor's Strategy, which remains the world's largest corporate BTC holder with over $71 billion worth of the asset.
Collectively, public and private companies now hold approximately 1.15 million BTC, according to BitcoinTreasuries.NET. This substantial stash is currently valued at over $136 billion and represents almost 6% of Bitcoin's total circulating supply, underscoring a growing institutional acceptance and integration of Bitcoin into corporate balance sheets worldwide.
July 2025, Cryptoniteuae