Metaplanet CEO to Speak at Bitcoin 2026 Las Vegas
Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich will speak at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas this April, sharing how he transformed a struggling Tokyo-listed hospitality firm into a Bitcoin powerhouse.
Key Takeaway
Metaplanet's 210,000 BTC target by 2027 would give it 1% of Bitcoin's entire supply.
Simon Gerovich transformed a failing Japanese hospitality company into one of the world's largest corporate Bitcoin holders, and now he's bringing that story to Bitcoin 2026.
The Metaplanet CEO joins a lineup of over 500 speakers at the Las Vegas conference running April 27-29 at The Venetian. Gerovich pivoted the Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed company to a Bitcoin treasury model in early 2024. By the end of 2025, Metaplanet held 35,102 BTC, ranking it fourth globally among public corporate Bitcoin holders.
The turnaround delivered explosive financial results. Revenue surged 738% year-over-year to 8.91 billion yen, while operating profit jumped 1,695%. Bitcoin option transactions now account for 95% of total revenue. Gerovich told shareholders that Bitcoin per share is the right metric for evaluating Metaplanet's performance, not net profit.
The company's appetite for Bitcoin is accelerating. Metaplanet targets 100,000 BTC by the end of 2026 and 210,000 BTC by the end of 2027, a goal representing roughly 1% of Bitcoin's total supply. To fund the buying spree, Metaplanet secured ₱15.36 billion ($255 million) from global institutional investors through a share placement, with potential total funding reaching ₱31.99 billion ($531 million) when fixed-strike warrants are exercised. Bitcoin per share increased over 500% in 2025.
Bitcoin 2026 has grown into a massive gathering for the industry. The 2025 Las Vegas edition drew 35,000 attendees, up from 22,000 in Nashville the year before. The conference will feature six stages covering technical development, energy, enterprise adoption, and policy across 100+ hours of programming. Metaplanet's board also approved two new subsidiaries: Metaplanet Ventures and Metaplanet Asset Management. Bitcoin Magazine is offering a 10% ticket discount with the code ARTICLE10 for the April 27-29 conference.
This article was written based on reporting from Bitcoin Magazine.
