- Metaplanet aims to grow its Bitcoin holdings to 10,000 BTC by 2025.
- Bitcoin’s surge to $100K drives institutional interest, boosting Metaplanet’s stock and crypto strategy.
The final month of 2024 marked a historic milestone for Bitcoin [BTC], as the leading cryptocurrency surged past the $100,000 mark.
Despite facing multiple fluctuations, BTC was trading at $99,234.19, at press time, after a modest 0.87% increase in the last 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap.
Metaplanet’s 2025 plan
Riding the wave of this bullish momentum, Metaplanet has announced ambitious plans to increase its Bitcoin holdings fivefold, targeting 10,000 BTC by 2025.
Also, providing insights on the same, Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich took to X (formerly Twitter) and stated,
“In 2025, we aim to expand our Bitcoin holdings to 10,000 BTC by utilizing the most accretive capital market tools available to us.”
Gerovich outlined ambitious goals for the firm’s future, focusing on transparency and deepening shareholder engagement through innovative initiatives.
The organization plans to harness partnerships to drive Bitcoin adoption within Japan and globally, solidifying its role in the crypto ecosystem.
Is Metaplanet taking inspiration from MicroStrategy?
Metaplanet’s strategy mirrors MicroStrategy’s renowned Bitcoin investment approach, positioning the firm as a major player in cryptocurrency.
The firm currently holds 1,762 BTC, valued at $173.4 million from 19 acquisitions. This makes it the largest corporate Bitcoin holder in Asia.
On the 23rd of December, the company announced a significant purchase of 619.7 BTC at an average price of ¥15.3 million ($97,786) per Bitcoin. This purchase pushed its total holdings to 1,761.98 BTC, valued at over $164 million.
According to BitcoinTreasuries data, it now ranks 15th globally among publicly listed companies in Bitcoin ownership. Gerovich put it best when he said,
“Together, we’re not just building a company but driving a movement.”
Impact on Metaplanet’s stock price
Metaplanet’s ambitious BTC accumulation strategy aligns with bullish predictions from asset managers like VanEck and Bitwise. They foresee Bitcoin surging to $180,000–$200,000 by 2025, potentially even higher under a pro-crypto U.S. administration.
This strategy has positively influenced Metaplanet’s stock performance, with shares climbing 2.73% to ¥3,575.00, reflecting growing investor confidence in its forward-looking approach.
It remains to be seen how rising institutional demand for Bitcoin will reshape the broader crypto market.
