Metaplanet Aims to Accumulate 210,000 BTC by 2027 for Strategic Acquisitions

Metaplanet, a Japanese Bitcoin-focused company, has declared its primary mission to accumulate as much Bitcoin as possible. CEO Simon Gerovich emphasized this "Bitcoin-only" strategy in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on July 9, 2025, stating that the firm’s future is entirely invested in BTC. This strategy is not merely about building a reserve but is the first step in a larger plan to use Bitcoin holdings as collateral to acquire major financial institutions in the coming years.

Metaplanet's current goal is to accumulate Bitcoin on an unprecedented scale. The company is focused on stacking sats and building a Bitcoin reserve. Currently holding 15,555 BTC, Metaplanet is already the fifth-largest publicly known corporate Bitcoin treasury in the world. The company aims to reach 100,000 BTC by the end of 2026 and 210,000 BTC by 2027—a reserve that would rival the holdings of nation-states and institutional giants.

Beyond accumulation, Metaplanet has a longer-term objective: using their BTC reserve as collateral to buy entire companies, possibly even banks. This vision, dubbed “Phase Two,” represents a significant shift in how Bitcoin can be used not just as a store of value but as strategic leverage in global finance. Gerovich expects this phase to begin within 3 to 5 years, by which time he believes Bitcoin’s global adoption will explode and its price could range anywhere between $1 million and $5 million per coin.

Gerovich's plan has garnered both support and criticism. Some within the Bitcoin community and beyond have labeled the plan too aggressive, even reckless. Rumors have circulated suggesting that Gerovich might step back from this vision. However, the CEO has dismissed the doubts with characteristic boldness, inviting critics to "go ahead and short" the company. Such statements have intensified debate but also reaffirmed Gerovich’s commitment to his ambitious roadmap.

Metaplanet's strategy involves depositing Bitcoin with banks to gain access to additional capital. By using its Bitcoin holdings as collateral, the firm aims to secure loans that can be used to fund its strategic initiatives. This approach allows the firm to maintain its Bitcoin holdings while providing the liquidity needed to pursue new opportunities in the digital banking sector and other cash-generating businesses. This dual approach allows Metaplanet to capitalize on the potential of Bitcoin as both a store of value and a financing tool, positioning the company for long-term success in the rapidly evolving digital economy.

Whether or not Gerovich’s plan succeeds, it is emblematic of a broader institutional pivot. What began as a fringe experiment is now transforming into an aggressive corporate play, using Bitcoin as a financial foundation. As the world watches, Metaplanet may well become the blueprint—or the cautionary tale—for what happens when a company bets everything on Bitcoin.