Tokyo-based company Metaplanet, aiming to become a leader in the Bitcoin economy, has appointed Eric Trump as its advisor.
Eric Trump's Appointment
Metaplanet, the Tokyo-based Bitcoin-stacking company, has appointed Eric Trump, son of US President Donald Trump, to its newly formed strategic board. The move aims to accelerate the company’s mission of becoming a global leader in the Bitcoin economy. On March 21, the company’s CEO Simon Gerovich praised Trump’s business expertise and influence in the crypto space, noting that his business acumen and love of the Bitcoin community will be invaluable in accelerating Metaplanet’s vision of becoming one of the world’s leading Bitcoin Treasury Companies.
Boosting Bitcoin Reserves
Following the appointment, Metaplanet shares surged 17.8% on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, climbing to 4,730 Japanese yen. Metaplanet is aggressively building its Bitcoin reserves as part of its expansion plan. The company currently holds 3,050 BTC, valued at approximately $4.1 billion, making it the 12th largest corporate Bitcoin holder. The firm has set an ambitious target of amassing 21,000 BTC by the end of 2026. So far in 2025, it has added 1,288 Bitcoin to its treasury, a significant uptick from 2024’s accumulation rate.
Trump's Expanding Crypto Assets
Eric Trump’s appointment adds further crypto credibility to Metaplanet, given his growing involvement in the sector. He has been a key figure in the Trump family’s World Liberty Financial platform, which recently completed its second token sale. According to Arkham Intelligence, the platform currently holds $80.8 million in crypto assets. Trump also revealed his personal crypto portfolio, including Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and Sui, highlighting his deepening commitment to the digital asset space.
Eric Trump's appointment and Metaplanet's ambitious Bitcoin goals signal the company’s plans to become a key player in the cryptocurrency world, indicating growing involvement in the rapidly evolving digital economy.
