On September 8, 2025, Eric Trump, the second son of U.S. President Donald Trump, issued a statement on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), explicitly denying any potential business association with an Asian company. The statement was prompted by a photo of him with the company's CEO, which some interpreted as a possible indication of an acquisition or partnership deal. Eric emphasized in the statement that he does not know the person in the photo and has not been involved in the company's affairs, reiterating that the only partner he collaborates with in Asia is the Japanese Bitcoin reserve company Metaplanet.
The incident originated on September 5, when a user shared a photo of Eric with the CEO of abc company (formerly GFA) on X. The user claimed, "Overseas individuals are rushing to buy after seeing this photo." abc company is a publicly listed Japanese firm primarily engaged in cryptocurrency-related business, which had previously experienced stock price fluctuations due to market rumors. The photo was reportedly taken during Eric's attendance at a conference in Asia but was quickly interpreted as a potential business signal, leading to short-term volatility in abc's stock price.
As early as March 2025, Eric was appointed as a member of Metaplanet's Strategic Advisory Board. The company's founder and CEO, Simon Gerovich, described Eric as a "global leading advocate for digital asset adoption." Metaplanet was originally a hotel operator that pivoted to cryptocurrency assets due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Influenced by American Bitcoin pioneer Michael Saylor, Metaplanet began aggressively purchasing Bitcoin in April 2024 and currently holds over 20,000 Bitcoins, valued at over $2 billion, making it the sixth-largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder in the world.
Eric's trip to Asia further solidified this collaboration. At the end of August, he attended the Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong, where he predicted that Bitcoin prices would reach $1 million within a few years. He praised Gerovich's strategy and stated that he spends 90% of his time engaged with the crypto community. Subsequently, on September 1, Eric appeared at Metaplanet's special shareholders' meeting in Tokyo, supporting the company's overseas fundraising plan of up to 130.3 billion yen (approximately $884 million), primarily aimed at purchasing more Bitcoin. The atmosphere at the meeting was lively, with shareholders approving the plan, and Eric and Gerovich took the stage wearing matching Metaplanet jerseys, emphasizing Bitcoin's potential as an inflation hedge.
The Trump family's expansion into the cryptocurrency space is not an isolated event. Since his father Donald Trump was elected president, he has pledged to become the "crypto president," promoting policies to support digital assets to enhance the dollar's dominance and the efficiency of the banking system. Eric, along with his brother Donald Jr., co-founded American Bitcoin Mining Company (ABTC), which went public on Nasdaq on the 3rd of this month. The company holds a significant amount of Bitcoin and is seeking expansion in Asia. This family business benefits from the shift in U.S. policy, including the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act of 2025, which provide a clear framework for stablecoins and digital asset classification, reducing uncertainty for institutional investors.
In 2025, Japan incorporated digital assets into the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act (FIEA), launched a regulated Bitcoin ETF, and included cryptocurrencies in the Nippon Individual Savings Account (NISA), expecting to triple the scale of cryptocurrency asset management within two years. The capital gains tax was reduced from 55% to 20%, attracting global capital inflows. Metaplanet aims to hold 210,000 Bitcoins by 2027, with a strategy emphasizing Bitcoin as an inflation hedge, targeting an annual return of 7-12%, far exceeding traditional assets. Eric's involvement lends geopolitical credibility to the company, bridging the U.S. and Japanese crypto markets.
Data shows that Metaplanet's stock price has risen 740% over the past 12 months, far surpassing the 13% increase in the Tokyo Stock Exchange index. Following Eric's clarification, the stock may further benefit from positive exposure, and Bitcoin in the crypto market has also rebounded, prompting investors to pay close attention. Analysts point out that such events highlight the role of social media in asset pricing, as celebrity statements can instantly shift narratives.
- MACD: The hourly line DIF and DEA are close to the zero axis, with the histogram turning from green to red, indicating increased momentum; the daily level remains in a weak area, but bearish momentum is weakening.
- RSI: The hourly RSI is 54.54, in a neutral to strong area, not entering overbought territory; the daily RSI is 58.52, showing a slight recovery in market sentiment.
- EMA: The hourly EMA7 (111113.50) has crossed above EMA30 (111004.59), indicating a positive short-term trend; EMA120 (110844.27) provides greater cycle support.
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