Eric Trump will attend the Japan Metaplanet shareholders' meeting to promote the $880 million financing plan.

Eric Trump, the second son of U.S. President Trump, is expected to attend the shareholders meeting of the Japanese Bitcoin financial company Metaplanet in Tokyo this week. The focus of the meeting is a foreign capital increase plan amounting to 884.41 million USD (approximately 130.3 billion JPY), with the funds primarily intended for purchasing more Bitcoin (BTC).

Metaplanet: From Hotel Operators to Bitcoin Whales

Company Background:

Originally known as Red Planet Japan, it initially focused on hotel operations.

In the early days, it was even a music CD wholesaler.

In May 2024, its subsidiary Red Planet Hotels Japan filed for bankruptcy.

Transformation Opportunity:

After entering the cryptocurrency field, substantial returns have been obtained.

In the past 12 months, the stock price has surged nearly 760%, while the Tokyo Stock Exchange index has only risen by 14%.

Bitcoin holdings: currently holding BTC worth over 2 billion dollars.

Eric Trump’s Role in the Crypto Landscape

Position: Member of the Metaplanet Advisory Council since March 2025

Positioning: The company claims to be "a leader and advocate of global digital asset applications."

Other businesses:

Co-founded American Bitcoin Mining Company with brother Donald Trump Jr.

American Bitcoin plans to go public on Nasdaq this month, with the Trump family holding 80% of the shares.

Recent itinerary: Attended the Hong Kong Asia Bitcoin Conference last week.

Shareholders Meeting Focus: $880 Million Overseas Issuance Plan

Plan Content:

Issuing up to 550 million new shares in the overseas market

Expected fundraising of 130.3 billion yen (approximately 884.41 million USD)

Most of the funds will be used to increase holdings of Bitcoin.

Strategic significance:

Expand BTC holdings and strengthen Metaplanet's position as the "Asian version of MicroStrategy."

Attract international investors' funds to promote the company's internationalization.

The Political and Business Intersection of the Trump Family and Cryptocurrency

Donald Trump: Self-proclaimed "Crypto President", publicly supports crypto assets

Policy Position: Believes that cryptocurrencies can improve the banking system and strengthen the dominance of the US dollar.

Wealth effect: The Trump family's investments in the cryptocurrency and related industries benefit from its policy direction, but also provoke criticism from the outside.

Future Outlook and Market Impact

Short-term impact:

If the increase plan is approved, Metaplanet may trigger a new wave of buying in the BTC market.

Stock prices may rise further due to market optimism towards Bitcoin.

Long-term impact:

The deep ties between the Trump family and the Asian crypto market may drive more cross-border crypto cooperation.

Metaplanet is accelerating its internationalization efforts and is expected to become a globally recognized Bitcoin capital operation company.

Conclusion

Eric Trump's appearance has attracted significant attention at the Metaplanet shareholders' meeting. This is not only a business decision regarding the $880 million financing but also an important layout of the Trump family in the global cryptocurrency landscape. As Bitcoin prices continue to fluctuate, Metaplanet's actions will become an important barometer for the Asian and global crypto markets.