Key Takeaways:
- Eric Trump joins Metaplanet’s Strategic Advisory Board to help scale its Bitcoin-focused strategy and global influence.
- Metaplanet aims to grow its Bitcoin holdings from 3,050 BTC to 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025.
- The announcement led to a 17.8% surge in Metaplanet’s stock, reflecting market confidence in Trump’s involvement.
Metaplanet, a Bitcoin-focused investment firm, has appointed Eric Trump to its newly formed Strategic Advisory Board as part of its mission to become a global leader in Bitcoin adoption.
Announced on March 21, the company cited Trump’s expertise in real estate, finance, and brand development as key assets in supporting its vision to be a top Bitcoin treasury firm.
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’s leading Bitcoin Treasury Companies.
— Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) March 21, 2025
Welcome aboard @EricTrump! pic.twitter.com/c0bpC1ojcg
Metaplanet currently holds 3,050 Bitcoin (valued at about $4.1 billion) and aims to increase its holdings to 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025.
Trump’s addition to the board is seen as a strategic move to expand Metaplanet’s influence in the crypto space.
His appointment triggered a 17.8% surge in the company’s stock on the Tokyo Stock Exchange shortly after the news broke.
Trump is also active in the broader crypto sector, playing a key role in the Trump family’s World Liberty Financial platform, which recently raised $550 million in its second token sale.
The platform holds $80.8 million in digital assets.
Eric Trump’s personal crypto portfolio includes Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and Sui (SUI), signaling his deeper involvement in the digital asset economy.
His role at Metaplanet is expected to help drive innovation and growth in the company’s long-term Bitcoin investment strategy.