# Metaplanet Bitcoin treasury and expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/metaplanet-bitcoin-treasury-and-expansion
> Updated: 2026-09-13T13:05:53.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Metaplanet, a Japanese-listed company utilizing a Bitcoin treasury strategy, has signaled a bullish outlook on the cryptocurrency market while expanding its operational footprint in Asia.

At the Bitcoin Asia 2026 event in Hong Kong, CEO Simon Gerovich suggested that the Bitcoin market has passed its bottom, noting that recent selling was largely due to forced liquidations. Gerovich highlighted the potential for significant growth in Asia, where he believes investors can gain exposure to Bitcoin through regulated equities.

Following these market observations, Metaplanet announced plans to establish a wholly owned subsidiary in Hong Kong, named Metaplanet Asset Management Asia Limited. With an initial capital of $1 million, this unit—part of the company’s ‘Project Nova’ initiative—will focus on Bitcoin-linked investment strategies. The subsidiary is intended to manage trading, risk controls, and position monitoring during Asian market hours, complementing the company’s existing operations in Miami, Florida.

## Claims

- Metaplanet approved the creation of a wholly owned subsidiary in Hong Kong named Metaplanet Asset Management Asia Limited. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Hong Kong subsidiary will have a planned initial capital of $1 million. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The new unit will manage Bitcoin-linked investments and execute strategies during Asian market hours. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The subsidiary is part of the company’s Project Nova initiative to develop Bitcoin-tied financial services. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The company expects to incorporate the business in Hong Kong during September 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The subsidiary will invest in Bitcoin, listed equities, preferred securities, and credit products. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Simon Gerovich, Darren Winia, and Kelvin Lee will serve as the initial directors of the subsidiary. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Hong Kong operation is intended to complement the company’s existing asset-management capabilities in Miami. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-13: Metaplanet to launch $1M Bitcoin-focused subsidiary in Hong Kong

Metaplanet is launching a $1 million wholly owned subsidiary in Hong Kong to manage Bitcoin-linked investments and financial services during Asian trading hours as part of its Project Nova initiative.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metaplanet-to-launch-1m-bitcoin-focused-subsidiary-in-hong-kong

### 2026-08-31: Metaplanet CEO signals Bitcoin market bottom at Hong Kong summit

Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich believes Bitcoin has bottomed out, highlighting massive untapped capital in Asia and the company's role as a major institutional BTC holder.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metaplanet-ceo-signals-bitcoin-market-bottom-at-hong-kong-summit

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