Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin's Institutional Takeoff Begins in Asia With $1 Billion Treasury Push

Sora Ventures, a Taipei-based investment firm, has launched what it claims is the first $1 billion Bitcoin treasury fund in Asia. The initiative, unveiled during Taipei Blockchain Week, aims to strengthen the region’s network of corporate Bitcoin treasuries by acquiring $1 billion in Bitcoin within six months. The fund has secured an initial $200 million in commitments from institutional investors across the region, according to multiple reports [1][2][3].

The new fund represents a centralized institutional capital pool designed to support existing Bitcoin treasury firms and catalyze the creation of similar treasuries globally. Unlike region-specific efforts, Sora Ventures envisions a unified institutional vehicle that replicates Bitcoin-first treasury models across Asia and beyond. The firm’s strategy includes reinforcing support for early Bitcoin treasury pioneers such as Japan’s Metaplanet, which holds 20,000 BTC, and expanding into new markets [2][3].

Sora Ventures’ founder, Jason Fang, emphasized that institutional interest in Bitcoin has traditionally been concentrated in the U.S. and Europe, but the new fund signals Asia’s emergence as a significant market for institutional Bitcoin investment. “This is the first time in history that institutional money has come together, from local to regional, and now to a global stage,” Fang said during a discussion at Taipei Blockchain Week. The firm has already invested in and acquired several regional pioneers, including Metaplanet in Japan, Moon Inc. in Hong Kong, and BitPlanet in South Korea, with each transaction aimed at scaling Bitcoin-first treasury models [3].

According to data from BitcoinTreasuries, publicly traded companies globally control over 1 million BTC, with the largest holdings held by U.S.-based Strategy (MSTR). However, Asia is rapidly building a strong presence in corporate Bitcoin accumulation. At the time of the announcement, Metaplanet remained Asia’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, with holdings valued at $2.2 billion. Other notable firms include Cango Inc. and Bitfufu, which hold over $570 million and $200 million in Bitcoin, respectively [2].

The launch of Sora Ventures’ fund reflects a broader trend of corporate adoption of Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset. This strategy, popularized by firms like MicroStrategy and adopted by companies in Japan, has been used to boost share prices. While some critics argue that such treasuries are used as a PR stunt or to prop up struggling balance sheets, the strategy has shown resilience in several markets. In Asia, the approach is gaining traction despite regulatory uncertainty in some jurisdictions, such as Hong Kong, where regulators have yet to formally endorse corporate Bitcoin treasuries [4].

The fund is expected to accelerate the integration of Bitcoin into corporate financial strategies across Asia, potentially shifting the global institutional landscape of Bitcoin adoption. By creating synergies between regional and international treasuries, the initiative aims to strengthen Bitcoin’s role as a reserve asset across markets. With its institutional focus and geographic reach, Sora Ventures’ $1 billion fund marks a significant step toward mainstream recognition of Bitcoin in global financial systems [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 announces $1B Bitcoin treasury fund (https://cointelegraph.com/news/sora-ventures-1b-bitcoin-treasury-fund-asia)

[3] 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)

[4] Korean bill to legalize ICOs, Chinese firm's Ethereum ... (https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/korea-icos-bitcoin-treasuries-futian-ethereum-rwa-asia-express)