Metaplanet CEO eyes 10k Bitcoin goal, vows long-term value creation

The CEO of Metaplanet, Simon Gerovich, announced the ambitious objective of the company to reach 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025, positioning the Japanese company as the leading world Treasury of Bitcoin.

In a detail update On X, Gerovich said Metaplanet has increased operating at 4,855 bitcoin (BTC) During the last year, which makes it the largest Bitcoin holder listed in Asia and the 10th largest in the world.

Gerovich responded to the concerns of shareholders concerning the volatility of equity prices, declaring that Metaplanet’s mission is to generate long -term value of companies rather than short -term yields.

“We regularly execute a clear strategy,” he wrote (translated), highlighting the main performance indicators of the company.

One of these KPIs, Bitcoin Holdings per share, has increased by 119.3% since the start of the year, far exceeding the quarterly objective of 35%.

Gerovich also credited the Company financial strategy To unlock 2,174 additional BTCs, equivalent to 27 billion yen ($ 175 million), without relying solely on BTC’s physical purchases.

The demand increases

The interest of investors has increased in parallel with the accumulation of Metaplanet BTC. The number of shareholders increased from less than 10,000 in December 2021 to 65,000 in March 2023.

Institutional demand also increases, Metaplanet actions appearing in FNB and the main clues.

Gerovich said that the company strives to achieve its 10,000 BTC target by the end of the year. At current prices, this accumulation would cost the company more than $ 463 million.

“We are only starting to start,” said Gerovich, adding that he personally shares the same risk as other shareholders and remains determined to maximize the long -term value thanks to Bitcoin -centered growth.

Metaplanet’s rapid accumulation and yield strategy echoes a broader trend in the position of public companies positioning bitcoin as central cash.