Bitcoin News Today: Asia's Institutional Capital Unites to Build Bitcoin Treasury Empire

Sora Ventures, a crypto venture capital firm, has launched what it claims is Asia’s first institutional Bitcoin treasury fund with a target of purchasing $1 billion in Bitcoin within six months. Unveiled at Taipei Blockchain Week, the initiative is supported by a $200 million capital commitment from institutional partners across the region. The fund is designed to serve as a centralized institutional capital pool to replicate and expand Bitcoin-first treasury models, supporting existing pioneers such as Japan’s Metaplanet, Hong Kong’s Moon Inc., Thailand’s DV8, and South Korea’s BitPlanet [1].

The initiative marks a significant shift in the institutional investment landscape, particularly in Asia, where efforts to adopt Bitcoin as a reserve asset have historically been fragmented. According to Sora Ventures founder Jason Fang, the fund represents the first time that institutional capital has aligned at a regional and global level to support Bitcoin treasuries. The firm emphasized that its structure differs from previous region-specific efforts by creating synergies between local and international treasuries, enhancing Bitcoin’s role as a reserve asset across markets [2].

The fund’s launch follows Sora Ventures’ strategic investments in key Bitcoin treasury firms across Asia. In 2024, the firm supported Metaplanet’s allocation of ¥1 billion (approximately $6.56 million) to Bitcoin, and in 2025, it expanded its influence by acquiring or partnering with companies such as Moon Inc., DV8, and BitPlanet. These moves are part of a broader strategy to scale and institutionalize Bitcoin treasury models across the region. According to Luke Liu, a partner at Sora Ventures, this is the first time Asia has seen such a substantial commitment to building a network of Bitcoin treasury firms [3].

The rise of Bitcoin treasuries in Asia is being viewed as a competitive move in the context of global institutional adoption trends. While the United States and European markets have seen significant growth in corporate Bitcoin holdings, Asia is now stepping up with a coordinated effort to position itself as a key player in the space. Fang noted that the region has long been a hub for blockchain innovation, and the current institutional alignment represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of Bitcoin as a treasury asset. The initiative is expected to attract more institutional partners, further broadening the network of firms engaged in Bitcoin treasury strategies [4].

The market backdrop for this move is favorable, with Bitcoin trading at over $110,500 and showing strong institutional interest. However, some experts argue that the success of Bitcoin treasury companies depends on their ability to outperform the asset directly. Panelists at the BTC Asia conference highlighted the challenges of creating alpha through leveraged strategies, with some advocating for direct investment in Bitcoin ETFs instead of complex treasury models. Transparency, scale, and clear risk communication were identified as critical factors in determining the long-term viability of these firms [5].

With Sora Ventures’ new fund targeting a $1 billion BTC purchase, the firm’s actions are expected to influence the broader institutional adoption of Bitcoin in Asia. The initiative also aligns with the growing trend of corporate entities allocating capital to Bitcoin as a hedge against fiat devaluation and a store of value. As the fund progresses, its success will be closely watched by investors, policymakers, and market analysts assessing the future of digital assets in institutional portfolios.

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[1] Sora Ventures Launches Asia’s First Bitcoin Treasury Fund (https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/sora-ventures-launches-asias-first-bitcoin-treasury-fund-plans-to-buy-1-billion-in-btc-within-6-months)

[2] Sora Ventures Announces $1B Bitcoin Treasury Fund (https://cointelegraph.com/news/sora-ventures-1b-bitcoin-treasury-fund-asia)

[5] "Just Buy a Bitcoin ETF": BTC Treasury Model Faces Reality Check (https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/09/05/asia-morning-briefing-outperform-or-die-btc-treasury-firms-versus-etfs)