- Japan-based Bitcoin firm Metaplanet appoints Eric Trump to its strategic board, aiming to strengthen its position in Bitcoin treasury management.
- Following the announcement, Metaplanet’s stock surged 17.8% to ¥4,730 ($31.74) within 80 minutes of trading.
- Metaplanet currently holds 3,050 BTC ($4.1B) and aims to accumulate 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025.
Metaplanet, a Japanese Bitcoin-stacking firm, has appointed Eric Trump, son of former U.S. President Donald Trump, to be on its newly established strategic board of advisors. In a statement on March 21 on X (formerly Twitter), this is a reflection of the company’s ambitious mission to become a global Bitcoin treasury management leader.
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich said that Trump’s appointment was significant and that he was qualified by his business and finance experience and his background in real estate and his endorsement of digital assets.
“His business acumen and enthusiasm for the Bitcoin community and global hospitality mindset will be a great asset to drive Metaplanet’s vision to become a world-leading Bitcoin Treasury company,” said Gerovich.
Metaplanet’s decision to bring Eric Trump on board aligns with its broader strategy of assembling a high-profile team to drive global Bitcoin adoption. By leveraging influential figures, the company aims to establish itself as a key player in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Metaplanet Shares Surge 17.8% Amid Bitcoin Holdings Boom
The news instantly influenced Metaplanet’s share, which jumped by 17.8% to 4,730 Japanese yen ($31.74) in the first 80 minutes of trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange based on Google Finance data. This jump is a testament to investor faith in Metaplanet’s strategic direction and capability to attract influential individuals to promote Bitcoin adoption.
Currently, the firm owns 3,050 Bitcoins worth almost $4.1 billion and is the 12th largest company holding Bitcoin based on information obtained by BitBo’s BitcoinTreasuries.NET. Metaplanet has ambitious plans to own a minimum of 10,000 Bitcoins by December 2025. The firm has purchased 1,288 BTC since the start of 2025, representing a dramatic pick-up on what it was buying in 2024.
To make this ambitious target a reality, the company has been slowly building a portfolio of financial products to complement its Bitcoin holding, starting with its first Bitcoin acquisition on April 23, 2024. This strategic buildup is a reflection of the company’s firm belief that Bitcoin will be a worthwhile investment in the long run.
Metaplanet Targets 10,000 BTC with Trump
Apart from his latest transition to Metaplanet, Eric Trump has been quite engaged in the field of digital assets. He has been a key figure in the Trump family’s World Liberty Financial cryptocurrency platform that shut down its second token sale in March 2025 and reached a total funding of $550 million. Trump’s platform has $80.8 million worth of crypto assets in it presently, according to blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence.
Trump has officially made his cryptocurrency investments in Bitcoin and Ethereum official and has further asserted his presence in the sector. His investment is set to offer insightful and strategic guidance as the company aims to become a force to reckon with in Bitcoin treasury management.
Metaplanet’s calculated strategic growth, coupled with Trump’s recent hiring, is a clear sign that there is a major milestone in the institutional adoption of Bitcoin. With its aggressive acquisition strategy and endorsement by key figures, the company is poised to drive Bitcoin’s wider adoption in the financial sector.
As it seeks to turn its ambitious vision into a reality, all eyes will be on how it is progressing towards meeting the target of having 10,000 BTC by December 2025. With influential stakeholders like Eric Trump behind it, the future of the company in the Bitcoin space looks bright.
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