Chinese Firm SOS Announces $50 Million Bitcoin Investment Amid Industry Momentum

SOS Limited invests $50M in Bitcoin to strengthen its blockchain and crypto strategy.

Bitcoin investment boosts SOS stock 79.5%, reversing year-to-date losses.

Trump’s election fuels optimism for favorable U.S. crypto regulations and investments.

Chinese publicly traded firm SOS Limited has announced plans to invest up to $50 million in Bitcoin. The company aims to strengthen its presence in blockchain technology, crypto markets, and commodities trading through this strategic allocation

The decision, approved by SOS’s Board of Directors, underscores the increasing adoption of Bitcoin as a strategic financial asset among global institutions.

SOS Limited highlighted its belief in Bitcoin’s potential as a store of value and a strategic asset class. The firm noted Bitcoin’s current market performance, trading at an average of $93,000 per coin, and emphasized optimism over future price surges

Aligning with projections that Bitcoin could soon surpass $100,000, SOS framed the $50 million investment as part of a broader strategy to deliver long-term value for its shareholders.

The announcement follows similar moves by major institutional investors. Companies like MicroStrategy and Semler Scientific have been increasing their Bitcoin holdings, fueling momentum in the market. MicroStrategy recently made headlines by purchasing 55,500 BTC for $5.4 billion

Following the announcement, SOS Limited’s stock experienced a sharp surge on the New York Stock Exchange, climbing 79.5% within 24 hours. Shares rose by over $5 to reach a new price of $12.48. This spike has helped offset the company’s year-to-date losses, reflecting strong investor sentiment toward the firm’s Bitcoin pivot.

SOS joins a growing list of companies intensifying their Bitcoin investments in November 2024. Semler Scientific, another major player, added 297 BTC to its holdings between November 18 and November 22, bringing its total stash to 1,570 BTC valued at $117.8 million.

The timing of these investments coincides with renewed optimism about U.S. cryptocurrency policies. Donald Trump’s recent victory in the U.S. presidential election has sparked expectations of favorable regulatory frameworks for digital assets.