{"id":18417,"date":"2025-03-21T09:48:55","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T09:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=18417"},"modified":"2025-03-21T09:48:55","modified_gmt":"2025-03-21T09:48:55","slug":"metaplanet-appoints-eric-trump-to-strategic-board-in-bid-to-lead-global-bitcoin-economy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=18417","title":{"rendered":"Metaplanet Appoints Eric Trump To Strategic Board In Bid To Lead Global Bitcoin Economy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Metaplanet, a Japan-based Bitcoin investment firm, has appointed Eric Trump, son of former U.S. President Donald Trump, to its newly formed strategic board of advisers as part of its ambition to become a global leader in the Bitcoin economy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In a statement <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/gerovich\/status\/1902890774758560120\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">posted on X<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> on 21 March 2025, Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich praised Trump\u2019s business acumen and support for Bitcoin, calling his appointment a <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">major<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> step toward the company\u2019s mission of becoming one of the world\u2019s top Bitcoin treasury companies. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The firm said Trump brings deep experience in real estate, finance, brand development, and digital asset advocacy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">EXPLORE:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-ai-crypto-coins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">10 Best AI Crypto Coins to Invest in 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Metaplanet Forms Advisory Board To Promote Global Bitcoin Adoption<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The new advisory board aims to include prominent business figures and thought leaders committed to expanding Bitcoin adoption worldwide. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Trump\u2019s addition comes amid growing institutional interest in digital assets and reflects Metaplanet\u2019s strategy to align itself with influential voices in the crypto space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Following the announcement, Metaplanet shares surged 17.8% on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, rising to 4,730 Japanese yen ($31.74) within the first 80 minutes of trading, according to Google Finance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Currently,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Metaplanet holds 3,050 BTC, worth nearly $4.1 billion, making it the 12th largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, based on data from BitcoinTreasuries.NET.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The firm has set a goal to accumulate 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025 and has already acquired 1,288 BTC in the first eleven weeks of the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Metaplanet is thrilled to welcome Eric Trump to our newly formed Strategic Board of Advisors. His business expertise and passion for BTC will help drive our mission forward as we continue building one of the world\u2019s leading Bitcoin Treasury Companies.<\/p>\n<p>Welcome aboard <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EricTrump?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@EricTrump<\/a>! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/c0bpC1ojcg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/c0bpC1ojcg<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gerovich\/status\/1902890774758560120?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">March 21, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Metaplanet made its initial Bitcoin purchase in April 2024 and has since used various financial instruments to boost its holdings. The company\u2019s aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy positions it among <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a growing number of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> firms treating BTC as a key treasury asset.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Meanwhile, Eric Trump has also <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">been involved<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> in the family\u2019s crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, which recently completed its second token sale, bringing total funding to $550 million. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">He has revealed that his <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">personal<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> crypto portfolio includes Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and Sui.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">EXPLORE:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/analysis\/crypto-forecast-best-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">10 Coins with High Returns: Crypto Forecast 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Metaplanet Targets 10,000 Bitcoin In 2025<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Metaplanet has set an ambitious target to expand its Bitcoin holdings more than <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">five fold<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Gerovich outlined the firm\u2019s plans in a post on X earlier this year. He said that they aim to achieve this target using \u201cthe most accretive capital market tools\u201d available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Gerovich also emphasized the firm\u2019s broader mission to advance Bitcoin adoption in Japan and globally. He described their efforts as \u201cnot just building a company but driving a movement.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Gerovich<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0suggested that a US decision to adopt Bitcoin as a strategic reserve, particularly under the crypto-friendly Trump administration, could spark a global shift.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">EXPLORE:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/new-cryptocurrency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Best New Cryptocurrencies to Invest in 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h3 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Metaplanet has appointed Eric Trump to its strategic advisory board to support its goal of becoming a global leader in the Bitcoin economy.<\/span>    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The company\u2019s shares surged following the announcement, as it <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">continues <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">to aggressively expand<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> its Bitcoin holdings<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span>    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The move aligns with Metaplanet\u2019s broader mission to promote Bitcoin adoption worldwide.<\/span>    <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/metaplanet-appoints-eric-trump-to-strategic-board-in-bid-to-lead-global-bitcoin-economy\/\">Metaplanet Appoints Eric Trump To Strategic Board In Bid To Lead Global Bitcoin Economy<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Metaplanet, a Japan-based Bitcoin investment firm, has appointed Eric Trump, son of former U.S. President Donald Trump, to its newly formed strategic board of advisers as part of its ambition to become a global leader in the Bitcoin economy. 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