The Japanese company Metaplanet, known for its Bitcoin accumulation strategy, has announced ambitious expansion plans. In July 2025, CEO Simon Gerovich told the Financial Times that the company aims to use its Bitcoin reserves as collateral to acquire profitable businesses, including a digital bank in Japan. Metaplanet, which previously engaged in the hotel business, currently holds 15,555 BTC worth about $1.7 billion, making it the fifth largest among public Bitcoin-holding companies.
Gerovich called this strategy the "Bitcoin Gold Rush," emphasizing the need to accumulate as much BTC as possible by 2027 to reach a target of 210,000 $BTC — 1% of the total supply. Acquiring a digital bank will allow Metaplanet to provide innovative financial services, surpassing traditional banks. This move reflects a global trend of using crypto assets to finance real businesses, such as the pilot project by Standard Chartered and OKX.
Metaplanet's shares rose by 345% in 2025, and trading volume reached $12.8 billion in June, indicating investor interest. Stay tuned for updates, subscribe to #MiningUpdates
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