The devaluation of the yen is leading an increasing number of Japanese companies to diversify their financial reserves with Bitcoin (BTC) and XRP. The move, observed by SBI VC Trade, shows that cryptocurrencies are gaining ground in corporate treasury strategies, also driving demand for the institutional services offered by the brokerage.
The company, which is part of the financial group SBI Holdings, announced that it surpassed the mark of 2 million registered accounts on July 6, 2026. The total represents significant growth compared to the previous year, when the platform had surpassed 1 million users.
This advance includes clients from the VCTRADE and BITPOINT platforms, brought together after the integration of Bitpoint Japan into the SBI ecosystem in April 2026. According to the company, the unification of operations expanded its service capacity and made its structure more efficient for retail investors and institutions.
In addition to expanding its client base, the brokerage attributes the growth to ongoing investment in regulated services, improvements to the user experience, and the expansion of cryptocurrency trading options. The company also highlights the strengthening of solutions aimed at the corporate market.
Among them is the SBIVC for Prime, a platform created to serve companies and institutional investors. In recent months, this segment has seen an increase in demand, mainly among companies that decided to review how they manage their cash in light of the loss of value of the Japanese currency.
According to SBI VC Trade, various companies have started to include Bitcoin and XRP as part of their financial reserves. The strategy seeks to reduce dependence on traditional assets and expand asset diversification in an economic environment marked by the devaluation of the yen.
Another use that is gaining ground involves shareholder relationship programs. The brokerage says more companies are distributing benefits linked to Bitcoin and XRP, using cryptocurrencies as an incentive for investors who maintain participation in their businesses.
While expanding its services for companies, SBI VC Trade is also strengthening its stablecoins offering. After launching support for the USDC in March 2025, the exchange started making available, in June 2026, the JPYSC, a yen-backed stablecoin based on trust funds, and the RLUSD, issued by Ripple and tied to the US dollar.
The expansion follows the growth in demand for digital assets used for payments, settlements, and international transfers, especially among companies operating in different markets.
SBI Holdings’ involvement in the cryptocurrency sector also extends abroad. Recently, the group led a Series C round of US$ 76 million at the institutional broker EDX Markets, headquartered in the United States.
According to the company, the funds will be used for international expansion and for developing new services for institutional investors. The platform adopts a structure that separates trading, custody, and settlement of transactions— a model that aims to reduce operational risks and meet the growing participation of large institutions in the cryptocurrency market.