Metaplanet CEO Says AI Era Could Make Bitcoin’s Scarcity More Valuable

Highlights:

• Metaplanet CEO says AI could increase Bitcoin’s appeal as more goods and services become easier to produce.
• He believes Bitcoin’s fixed 21 million supply gives it an advantage in an increasingly abundant digital economy.
• Gerovich also pointed to Japan’s changing purchasing power as another reason he values Bitcoin’s scarcity.

Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich believes artificial intelligence could strengthen Bitcoin’s appeal by making its fixed supply stand out in a world where almost everything else becomes easier to produce. In an August 24 post on X, Gerovich said his bullish Bitcoin view is based less on price charts and more on the economic changes he expects AI to create.

Gerovich argued that AI is already lowering the cost of producing software, content, and analysis. Over time, he expects the same trend to reach more products and services. As production becomes faster and cheaper, the supply of many things could grow significantly.

「なぜそこまでビットコインに強気なのか」とよく聞かれます。その答えは、チャートの中よりも、AIが他のあらゆるものに起こしている変化のなかにあります。…

— Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) August 24, 2026

Bitcoin works differently. Its network limits the maximum supply to 21 million BTC. More computing power, artificial intelligence, or demand cannot simply create additional Bitcoin beyond that limit.

He noted:

“In a world where multiplication becomes effortless, value will shift toward those things that cannot be increased, no matter how much intelligence is poured into them.”

Metaplanet CEO Sees Bitcoin’s 21 Million Cap as a Key Advantage

Gerovich said Bitcoin’s supply limit does not depend on a company, government, or individual deciding to keep issuance under control. Instead, the limit is built into the rules followed by the Bitcoin network. He also linked his view to his experience in Japan. According to Gerovich, Japanese households spent many years experiencing relatively stable purchasing power before that stability became less certain.

Against that backdrop, he sees value in an asset that cannot be easily diluted and can move globally at any time. Bitcoin transactions can be settled around the clock without following traditional banking hours. Earlier on August 24, Metaplanet CEO also posted a short bullish message, saying a “good week for Bitcoin has dawned.”

Bitcoin Price Holds Near $77,000 After Strong Weekly Rally

Gerovich’s comments come as Bitcoin trades near $77,216, according to CoinMarketCap. BTC is up about 0.83% over the past 24 hours and has gained roughly 21% over the past week.

The latest rally received support from several developments in the United States. President Donald Trump hosted crypto executives and regulators at the White House on August 19 and urged Congress to move forward with the CLARITY Act, which aims to establish clearer rules for digital assets.

CryptoQuant Sees Healthier Buying Behind Bitcoin Rally

CryptoQuant analyst Woominkyu also pointed to stronger market conditions. Since early July, Bitcoin has climbed from around $60,000 to $78,000, a gain of roughly 30%. During the same period, the amount of money positioned in the market rose from about $20.6 billion to $24.9 billion. However, the share linked to borrowed money has fallen since peaking on August 14.

Bitcoin is up 30% — and fresh money is following

“A rally where fresh money arrives without growing leverage is built on firmer ground.” – By @Woo_Minkyu pic.twitter.com/Hzf4hUtOrI

— CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) August 24, 2026

That difference matters for the current rally. Bitcoin is rising even as traders use less borrowed money. Woominkyu said this could mean more fresh money is entering the market. However, it does not guarantee that Bitcoin will keep moving higher. If borrowing starts rising again while Bitcoin’s price slows down, it could be a warning sign.