Metaplanet Aims for 10,000 Bitcoin Holdings by 2025: Japanese Tech Giant’s Ambitious Crypto Goal

Japanese tech giant Metaplanet has set its sights on a significant milestone in the world of cryptocurrency. The company, currently ranked as the 15th-largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally, has announced its ambitious plan to expand its Bitcoin treasury to 10,000 BTC by the year 2025.

This announcement was made by Metaplanet’s CEO, Simon Gerovich, in a New Year’s message to shareholders. Gerovich expressed his excitement for the future, highlighting the company’s achievements in 2024, which included breaking records, expanding their Bitcoin treasury, and solidifying their position as Asia’s leading Bitcoin Treasury Company.

Throughout 2024, Metaplanet steadily increased its Bitcoin holdings through strategic capital market activities. The company’s holdings grew from 225.611 BTC in July to 1,761.98 BTC by December 23. This growth was supported by two major bond issuances in December, totaling 9.5 billion yen and maturing in June 2025.

Metaplanet’s commitment to cryptocurrency was further solidified on December 18, 2024, when the company officially transitioned into a Bitcoin Treasury Company. This move was followed by the acquisition of an additional 619.70 BTC on December 23.

Despite the significant growth in its Bitcoin holdings, Metaplanet’s current position is still modest compared to industry leader MicroStrategy, which holds 444,262 BTC. However, Gerovich’s vision for 2025 goes beyond mere accumulation of Bitcoin. The company’s strategy for the year includes initiatives to improve shareholder transparency, expand global partnerships for Bitcoin adoption, and strengthen its position within Japan’s cryptocurrency ecosystem.

The ambitious target of 10,000 BTC represents a nearly sixfold increase from Metaplanet’s current holdings and positions the company to potentially climb higher in the rankings of corporate Bitcoin holders. Notable companies in this space include Marathon Digital, Riot Platforms, and Tesla.

With this bold move, Metaplanet is poised to make a significant impact in the world of cryptocurrency and solidify its position as a key player in the industry. As the company continues to expand its Bitcoin treasury and pursue its strategic initiatives, all eyes will be on Metaplanet to see how they shape the future of digital assets in Japan and beyond.