Bitcoin News Today: Asia Unites Institutional Capital for Historic Bitcoin Push

Sora Ventures has announced the launch of what it claims is Asia’s first Bitcoin treasury fund, with the firm planning to acquire $1 billion in Bitcoin over the next six months. The fund, unveiled during Taipei Blockchain Week, is backed by an initial capital commitment of $200 million from institutional partners across the region. Sora Ventures aims to consolidate this capital into a centralized institutional vehicle to support the growth of Bitcoin treasury firms in Asia and beyond. The firm stated that the fund will serve as a strategic resource to reinforce existing corporate treasuries and to catalyze the creation of new ones globally. The launch is seen as a significant step in the maturation of Asia’s institutional Bitcoin market, which has historically lagged behind the U.S. and Europe in terms of adoption and investment [1].

The initiative reflects a broader trend of corporate and institutional investment in Bitcoin treasuries. Publicly traded companies worldwide now hold over 1 million BTC collectively, with the majority of these holdings concentrated in the U.S., particularly with Marathon Digital (MSTR), which owns 636,505 BTC. In Asia, Japan’s Metaplanet is the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, with a current stash of 20,000 BTC, valued at approximately $2.2 billion. Sora Ventures has already invested in several key players in the regional Bitcoin treasury space, including Metaplanet in 2024, and has expanded its reach to include Hong Kong’s Moon Inc., Thailand’s DV8, and South Korea’s BitPlanet [2].

The firm’s founder, Jason Fang, emphasized that while institutional Bitcoin interest has grown in the U.S. and EU, efforts in Asia have been more fragmented. The launch of the treasury fund, Fang noted, marks a pivotal moment as it represents the first time institutional capital has coalesced across local, regional, and global levels in the space. This move is expected to strengthen Bitcoin’s role as a reserve asset in the region and beyond. The fund will not only support existing treasuries but also help create new ones by encouraging collaboration between local and international entities [3].

Sora Ventures has outlined a clear vision for the fund, aiming to create synergies between Asia’s pioneering Bitcoin treasury firms and international counterparts. The firm will focus on expanding the network of corporate BTC holders while enhancing capital availability for these entities. By doing so, Sora aims to foster a more integrated ecosystem for Bitcoin treasuries across Asia, bridging gaps between individual efforts and a more cohesive regional strategy. This aligns with a growing trend among publicly traded companies in the region to adopt Bitcoin as a strategic financial asset [4].

The announcement is also being viewed as a signal of Asia’s growing influence in the institutional Bitcoin market. With increased participation from regional players and growing confidence in the asset class, the continent is beginning to assert itself as a major force in the global cryptocurrency ecosystem. Sora Ventures’ move underscores this shift and highlights the potential for continued growth in institutional Bitcoin adoption across Asia [5].

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[1] Sora Ventures to Buy $1B in Bitcoin With New Treasury Fund (https://finance.yahoo.com/news/sora-ventures-buy-1b-bitcoin-115554060.html)

[2] 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)

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

[4] $1B Bitcoin Treasury Fund from Sora Ventures Launches in Asia (https://cryptopotato.com/1b-bitcoin-treasury-fund-from-sora-ventures-launches-in-asia/)