- Metaplanet aims to expand Bitcoin holdings to 10,000 BTC in 2025.
- CEO Simon Gerovich plans to leverage loans, equity, and bonds for growth.
- Analysts predict Bitcoin could hit $200,000 amid bullish market trends.
Metaplanet, a Japan-based venture capital firm, plans to increase its Bitcoin reserve fivefold to 10,000 BTC by 2025. The ambitious move also comes as some bullish market predictions suggest that Bitcoin may jump past $200,000 over the next year.
In 2024, Metaplanet emerged as one of the most notable companies that emulated its MicroStrategy bitcoin investment strategy. The firm holds 1762 BTC equivalent to approximately $173.4 million accrued through 19 separate transactions: the company made its latest buy on December 23—619.7 BTC— composited more than 35 percent of its current Bitcoin Stash, laying concrete to stamp the company as the largest holder of Bitcoin incorporates in the Asian continent.
Simon Gerovich, Metaplanet’s Chief Executive Officer, announced on January 5 via X (formerly Twitter) that the firm will use new financial instruments to reach an ambitious goal of 10,000 BTC. “We are not building a company; we are creating a movement,” he said. Further, Gerovich explained that the company will scale Bitcoin adoption in Japan and globally to expand its influence on Bitcoin.
Metaplanet ranks 15th globally among the largest publicly traded companies with significant Bitcoin reserves. VanEck and Bitwise predict Bitcoin could hit $180,000 to $200,000 in 2025, boosting market optimism and plans. However, the price could rise significantly with a crypto-friendly Trump administration, potentially making Bitcoin a strategic reserve.
Gerovich highlighted that, in such a case, an ultimate ripple would form. “If the U.S. adopts Bitcoin as a strategic reserve, then that could create a global domino effect. Japan often follows behind in Asia, emulating U.S. leadership, potentially boosting Bitcoin’s global adoption.
Bitcoin at $200K Metaplanet Sparks Profit Surge
Metaplanet’s roadmap for 2025 includes financing its Bitcoin acquisition through loans, equity, and convertible bonds. The firm’s shares have already climbed 27.5% since it began accumulating Bitcoin in April 2024, with an average purchase price of $77,196 per Bitcoin.
The company is also on track to report its first operating profit since 2017, marking a significant milestone in its financial journey. This success underscores the profitability of its Bitcoin-centric strategy, which coincided with a 120% rise in Bitcoin’s value over the past year.
Gerovich’s announcement and Metaplanet’s aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy reflect a wider trend among corporations trying to embed Bitcoin into their financial frameworks. While Bitcoin adoption continues to gain momentum, Metaplanet is positioning itself as a leader in the space, not just to profit but to shape the future of digital currency adoption.
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