Metaplanet Aims 210K BTC by 2027, Fuels Bitcoin Hyper Layer 2 Demand
Metaplanet reported a surge in trading volume from ¥997.6 billion in May to ¥91.86 trillion in June and currently holds 15,555 BTC. CEO Simon Gerovich calls this a “bitcoin gold rush” and targets 210,000 BTC by end-2027. He plans to raise capital via preferred shares and enter phase two: using BTC as collateral to acquire cash-flow businesses such as Japanese digital banks.
Arkham data shows Metaplanet now holds $1.7 billion in Bitcoin, making it the fifth-largest corporate BTC buyer. This aggressive accumulation underscores growing institutional demand and potential impacts on market liquidity.
Bitcoin Hyper, a dedicated Layer 2 solution on Bitcoin, leverages the Solana Virtual Machine and a decentralized Canonical Bridge to deliver fast, low-fee transactions and real-time smart contracts. The native $HYPER token powers staking (372% APY), governance, and fee payments across dApps, DeFi, NFTs and gaming. With a Q3 2025 mainnet launch ahead, the $HYPER presale at $0.0122 implies potential gains above 2,500% to a $0.32 target. As Metaplanet and other institutions ramp up BTC accumulation, demand for Bitcoin Hyper and scalable Layer 2 infrastructure is set to rise. Traders should watch collateralised BTC acquisitions and the $HYPER presale for key trading opportunities.
Bullish
Institutional accumulation by Metaplanet and the launch of Bitcoin Hyper point to rising demand and improved infrastructure for Bitcoin. In the short term, the $HYPER presale and collateral-backed acquisitions are likely to drive trading volume and liquidity as traders position for token gains and BTC price appreciation. In the long term, sustained corporate buying and scalable Layer 2 solutions enhance network utility, attract further institutional capital and underpin ongoing bullish momentum.