Eric Trump, the son of U.S. President Donald Trump, has joined Metaplanet’s newly formed strategic advisory board as its first member, focusing on advancing Bitcoin adoption.
Metaplanet wants to strengthen its position as a major player in the Bitcoin economy with the appointment of Eric Trump to its strategic advisory board.
”His business acumen, love of the Bitcoin community and global hospitality perspective will be invaluable in accelerating Metaplanet’s vision of becoming one of the world’s leading Bitcoin Treasury Companies,” Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich said in a March 21 announcement on X.
”As a globally recognized business leader and entrepreneur, Eric Trump brings a wealth of experience in real estate, finance, brand development, and strategic business growth and has become a leading voice and advocate of digital asset adoption worldwide,” Metaplanet added.
This action demonstrates Metaplanet’s vision of building a network of influential individuals who will actively promote Bitcoin adoption on a global scale.
Metaplanet’s stock surged to 4,730 Japanese yen ($31.74), marking a 17.8% increase within the first 80 minutes of the March 21 trading session on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, according to Google Finance data.
Metaplanet currently holds 3,050 BTC, valued at approximately $4.1 billion, making it the 12th largest corporate Bitcoin owner, according to data from BitBo’s BitcoinTreasuries.NET.
The Japanese investment company has set a goal of acquiring at least 10,000 Bitcoin before the end of 2025.
Led by Gerovich, the firm has accumulated 1,288 Bitcoin in the first 11 weeks of 2025—surpassing its 2024 acquisition rate but still falling short of its ambitious target.
Since first purchasing Bitcoin on April 23, 2024, the company has used various financial strategies to expand its holdings.
In March 2025, World Liberty Financial, the Trump family’s crypto venture, where Eric Trump has played a key role, completed its second token sale, raising a total of $550 million.
Arkham Intelligence reports that the Trump-affiliated crypto platform currently holds digital assets worth $80.8 million.
In a recent statement, the president’s son revealed that his personal crypto portfolio includes Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and Sui.
