Metaplanet Targets 10,000 Bitcoin In 2025 Amid Bull Run Predictions Of Over $200K

Metaplanet, a Japan-based venture capital firm, has set an ambitious target to expand its Bitcoin holdings more than fivefold to 10,000 BTC in 2025. The move aligns with growing market optimism, as analysts predict Bitcoin could surpass $200,000 in a bull run expected this year.

Currently holding 1,762 Bitcoin valued at $173.4 million from 19 purchases, Metaplanet has followed MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin investment strategy closely.

CEO Simon Gerovich outlined the firm’s plans in a 5 January 2025 X post, stating that they aim to achieve this target using “the most accretive capital market tools” available.

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Metaplanet Aims To Advance Bitcoin Adoption In Japan

Gerovich also emphasized the firm’s broader mission to advance Bitcoin adoption in Japan and globally, describing their efforts as “not just building a company but driving a movement.”

Metaplanet is the largest corporate Bitcoin holder in Asia and ranks 15th globally among publicly listed companies, according to BitcoinTreasuries data.

The company’s strategy comes amidst bullish forecasts from asset managers like VanEck and Bitwise, who predict Bitcoin could reach $180,000 to $200,000 in 2025.

Gerovich suggested that a U.S. decision to adopt Bitcoin as a strategic reserve, particularly under an anticipated crypto-friendly Trump administration, could spark a global shift.

“Japan and other Asian countries would likely follow suit,” he remarked during Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin New Year’s Eve party in Florida.

Happy New Year to Our Valued Shareholders! As we step into 2025, I couldn’t be more excited about what lies ahead for Metaplanet. Last year was transformational, as we broke records, expanded our Bitcoin treasury, and reinforced our position as Asia’s leading Bitcoin Treasury… pic.twitter.com/K2HsOS8TaZ

— Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) January 5, 2025

The firm’s aggressive accumulation strategy has already seen significant progress. Metaplanet made its largest single purchase of 619.7 Bitcoin on December 23, accounting for over 35% of its total holdings.

Since it began accumulating Bitcoin on April 23 at an average price of $77,196 per coin, its shares have risen by 27.5%. To achieve its 2025 target, Metaplanet plans to employ a mix of loans, equity, and convertible bonds.

Metaplanet’s bullish stance reflects its confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value. With Bitcoin surging 120% in 2024, the company expects to report an operating profit for the fiscal year ending December 31, marking its first profitable year since 2017.

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Bitcoin Adoption Among Nations Find Momentum

Notably, there has been a growing momentum in Bitcoin adoption, as smaller nations like El Salvador and Bhutan continue to use Bitcoin reserves as part of their economic strategies.

Adding to this trend, Wu Jiexhuang, a member of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council, proposed incorporating Bitcoin into Hong Kong’s national reserves for financial stability.

In Europe, Germany’s Free Democratic Party (FDP) has also expressed openness to adopting Bitcoin as a reserve asset. The FDP’s platform for the 2025 elections advocates for distributed ledger technology and calls on institutions like the European Central Bank and the German Bundesbank to consider Bitcoin to enhance the resilience of Europe’s monetary system.

Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump’s suggestion to make Bitcoin a strategic reserve asset has added to the ongoing discussion about Bitcoin’s role in traditional markets.

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