Japan’s Metaplanet Appoints Eric Trump as Member of New Strategic Board of Advisors

Key Points

• Metaplanet CEO said that Trump’s son’s expertise and passion for BTC will help drive their mission forward.
• The company created its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve in April 2024.

Japan’s Metaplanet made an important announcement, marking a significant milestone for the company and the crypto industry as well.

The company appointed the US President, Donald Trump’s son, Eric Trump, as a member of its newly-created Strategic Board of Advisors.

Metaplanet’s Appointment of Eric Trump to Strategic Board of Advisors

In its official notes, the company announced the establishment of its Strategic Board of Advisors are the appointment of Eric Trump effective immediately.

This appointment is an important step in the company’s continued mission to drive Bitcoin adoption forward and strengthen its position as a global leader in the Bitcoin economy.

The press release dated today, March 21, notes that the newly established Board will include influential voices, speakers, and thought leaders from all over the world who are committed to:

• Furthering the Bitcoin mission
• Advancing financial innovation

Eric Trump is described as a globally recognized business leader and entrepreneur who brings a wealth of experience in areas including:

• Real estate
• Finance
• Brand development
• Strategic business growth

Trump’s son became a leading voice and advocate of digital asset adoption, the press release notes.

Metaplanet shared the huge announcement via its X account.

*Metaplanet Appoints Eric Trump to Strategic Board of Advisors* pic.twitter.com/v3CaFgLJkW

— Metaplanet Inc. (@Metaplanet_JP) March 21, 2025

The company’s CEO, Simon Gerovich said that Metaplanet is thrilled to welcome Trump’s son to its Board of Advisors, highlighting that his business expertise and passion for BTC will help drive the company forward, as it continues building one of the world’s leading Bitcoin Treasury Companies.

He also shared a photo of himself, together with Eric Trump.

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.

Welcome aboard @EricTrump ! pic.twitter.com/c0bpC1ojcg

— Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) March 21, 2025

Metaplanet debuted its Bitcoin Treasury in April 2024.

Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Treasury

The company started buying Bitcoin in April 2024, following in the footsteps of Strategy₿, formerly known as MicroStrategy which debuted its Bitcoin buying spree in August 2020.

Since last year, Metaplanet acquired 3,200 Bitcoins now worth over $269 million at current prices.

The firm’s latest BTC purchase was on March 18 when it bought 150 BTC.

Although the company has been buying modest amounts of Bitcoin compared to other bigger investors, it stayed true to its path to consolidate its Bitcoin Treasury, and today’s announcement highlights where dedication and commitment can take you, even if you are a smaller player in the industry.

Metaplanet’s achievement will serve as an example for other companies in the future.