Trump Media Surpasses Metaplanet, Claims 5th Largest Public Bitcoin Treasury

July 21, 2025, Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the parent company of Truth Social, officially became the fifth-largest public Bitcoin holder, overtaking Japan’s Metaplanet. With an estimated 17,000 BTC valued at roughly $2 billion, TMTG now holds more than double Metaplanet’s 8,888 BTC position, which is worth approximately $960 million. While MicroStrategy and Marathon Digital continue to dominate with $63 billion and $5 billion in BTC respectively, TMTG’s swift entry signals serious intent.

Strategic Investments and Pro-Crypto Messaging

TMTG’s Bitcoin accumulation began in May 2025, following a $2.5 billion capital raise—$1.44 billion from stock sales and $1 billion via convertible bonds. The company partnered with Crypto.com and Anchorage Digital for custody and emphasized Bitcoin as both a hedge against economic instability and a new path to diversify income, given declining ad revenues on Truth Social.

The announcement coincided with the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas, where Donald Trump Jr. publicly reaffirmed their pro-Bitcoin stance. “We’re seriously on crypto—we’re seriously on Bitcoin,” he declared, signaling the company’s strong ideological and financial alignment with digital assets.

Political Connections, Criticism, and Market Impacts

The Trump family’s involvement in crypto continues to grow. Eric Trump joined Metaplanet’s advisory board earlier in March 2025, while World Liberty Financial, another Trump-associated entity, has been expanding its presence in the crypto space. President Trump’s proposal for a U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve has also spurred market excitement.

However, critics have flagged concerns over conflicts of interest, particularly given Trump’s financial stake in TMTG and his administration’s relatively hands-off crypto regulation approach. Meanwhile, Metaplanet has seen a 1,900% surge in stock price this year, signaling massive demand in Asian markets.

While TMTG’s bold Bitcoin strategy positions it as a rising crypto powerhouse, its future impact depends on the volatile path of Bitcoin itself.