Bitcoin News: Japan’s Metaplanet Aims to Accumulate 10,000 BTC by 2025

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has unveiled an ambitious plan to significantly increase its Bitcoin holdings, targeting a total of 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025. The firm initiated its Bitcoin accumulation strategy in April 2024, adopting Bitcoin as a core treasury asset to hedge against yen volatility and Japan's economic challenges, including high national debt. CEO Simon Gerovich highlighted the use of accretive capital market tools to achieve this goal, emphasizing Bitcoin's role as a strategic hedge in the face of economic uncertainty.

Japan’s Metaplanet Aims to Accumulate 10,000 BTC by 2025

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has announced its ambitious plan to significantly increase its Bitcoin holdings, targeting a total of 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025. The firm began its Bitcoin accumulation strategy in April 2024, adopting Bitcoin as a core treasury asset to hedge against yen volatility and Japan's economic challenges, including high national debt. CEO Simon Gerovich emphasized the use of accretive capital market tools to achieve this goal, aligning with strategies employed by firms like MicroStrategy in the US.

Key US Economic Data This Week Could Shake Crypto Markets

This week, key US economic data, including job reports, Federal Reserve insights, and consumer sentiment data, could trigger volatility in the crypto markets. Bitcoin is still struggling below the $100,000 mark, and traders are closely monitoring these indicators. On Wednesday, the ADP National Employment Report will reveal private-sector job growth for December, with forecasts predicting 130,000 new jobs, slightly lower than November's 146,000. A stronger-than-expected result could signal a resilient labor market, strengthening the US dollar and boosting consumer confidence. However, robust job data might push the Federal Reserve toward higher interest rates, reducing Bitcoin's appeal as a non-yielding asset.

Bitcoin’s 2025 Rally Faces Challenges Despite Donald Trump’s Pro-Crypto Stance

As 2025 begins, the crypto trading environment shows mixed trends following the December FOMC meeting and the festive holiday season. According to 10x Research, Q1 2025 might not witness the same level of momentum that late January to March 2024 or late September to mid-December showed. The release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data on January 15 is a key event to watch. A pullback should be anticipated leading into the CPI data release, and the market could rally again if there are favorable results. A favorable inflation print could reignite optimism, fueling a rally into the Trump inauguration on January 20. However, the momentum generated by such a rally may be short-lived.

Bitcoin Whales Raise BTC Call Options to $100K in Anticipation of New Rally

Bitcoin whales have significantly increased their BTC call options to $100,000, anticipating a new rally when Trump takes office on January 20. According to reports from Amberdata, a blockchain analytics platform, this surge in whale activity reflects broader market sentiment. Traders are also heavily favoring $120,000 strike call options. A notable trade involved a trader spending over $6,000,000 on March 28, 2025, 100k calls, expecting Bitcoin to break new highs shortly after Trump's inauguration. The $120,000 option currently holds the highest notional open interest on Deribit, totaling $1.52 billion. Amberdata noted on X (formerly Twitter) that Bitcoin is expected to surpass its all-time high within months following Trump's official term commencement.

Trump-led Bitcoin Rally and Fed’s Rate Decision Impact

The upcoming FOMC meeting on January 29 is highly anticipated, with an 88.8% probability that federal rates will fall between 425 and 450 base points. Markus Thielen, founder of 10x Research, predicts a strong start for Bitcoin in early January but expects a slight price correction before the CPI inflation data release on January 15. He believes a positive CPI result could boost Bitcoin prices leading up to Trump’s inauguration, though the FOMC meeting might slow momentum.