Bitcoin News Today: Asia Rises as Bitcoin's New Institutional Powerhouse

Sora Ventures has launched Asia’s first $1 billion Bitcoin treasury fund, marking a significant step in the region’s institutional adoption of cryptocurrency. The initiative, unveiled at Taipei Blockchain Week, is backed by $200 million in initial capital commitments from institutional partners across Asia. The fund aims to purchase $1 billion worth of Bitcoin within six months and will serve as a centralized pool of capital to support and scale existing Bitcoin treasury models while fostering new ones globally [1].

Unlike individual corporate Bitcoin treasury initiatives, which typically allocate Bitcoin directly on company balance sheets, Sora Ventures’ fund will consolidate institutional resources to create a unified network of treasury operations. This includes partnerships with established pioneers such as Japan’s Metaplanet (TYO:3350), Hong Kong’s Moon Inc. (HKG:1723), Thailand’s DV8 (SET:DV8), and South Korea’s BitPlanet (KOSDAQ:049470). Sora Ventures has previously invested in or acquired each of these firms, aiming to replicate and expand their treasury models across the region [1].

According to Jason Fang, founder and Managing Partner of Sora Ventures, the initiative reflects the growing importance of Asia in the global institutional Bitcoin market. Historically, the U.S. and Europe have dominated corporate Bitcoin adoption, but Asia is now emerging as a competitive force. Fang highlighted that this marks the first time institutional capital in the region has aligned to create a unified, large-scale Bitcoin treasury structure, potentially reshaping the global perception of Bitcoin as a reserve asset [1].

The fund’s launch aligns with a broader trend of Bitcoin accumulation by public companies. As of recent data, over 184 public firms now hold Bitcoin, collectively owning more than 1 million BTC—valued at over $111 billion at current prices. Strategy (MSTR), led by Michael Saylor, is the largest corporate holder with 636,505 BTC. Other notable firms include mining company MARA Holdings, crypto exchange Bullish, and Japan’s Metaplanet, the latter of which recently increased its holdings to 20,000 BTC [3].

Sora Ventures’ new fund aims to reinforce regional efforts and create synergies with international Bitcoin treasury initiatives. By pooling resources and expanding the network of institutional partners, the firm hopes to drive further adoption and legitimacy for Bitcoin as a corporate asset. This strategy could also help mitigate potential supply shocks, as only 5.2% of Bitcoin’s 21 million supply remains to be mined [3].

The rise of Bitcoin treasury models has not been without challenges. During the 2022 bear market, many companies faced criticism for holding Bitcoin as a speculative asset rather than a stable reserve. However, firms like Strategy and Metaplanet that maintained their positions have since seen significant rebounds, inspiring a new wave of institutional buyers. Sora Ventures’ initiative reflects this shift, as well as the increasing availability of financial tools—such as SPACs and convertible debt—enabling companies to fund their Bitcoin strategies [3].

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[1] Sora Ventures to Buy $1B in Bitcoin With New Treasury Fund (https://www.coindesk.com/business/2025/09/05/sora-ventures-to-buy-usd1b-in-bitcoin-with-new-treasury-fund)

[2] Sora Ventures Launches $1 Billion Bitcoin Treasury Fund To Accelerate Corporate Adoption Across Asia (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sora-ventures-launches-1-billion-134513282.html)

[3] Bitcoin Treasuries Top 1 Million BTC as Firms Boost Holdings (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/bitcoin-treasuries-top-1-million-045500397.html)

[4] Public companies reach 1M Bitcoin, hitting 5.1% of BTC... (https://cointelegraph.com/news/public-companies-hit-combined-1-million-bitcoin)