Ethan Peck, an employee of the National Center for Public Policy Research, has submitted a Bitcoin Treasury Shareholder Proposal to Meta. This proposal, presented on behalf of his family’s shares, is part of a larger initiative by the National Center to encourage corporations to invest in Bitcoin as a safeguard against economic instability.
The National Center, a renowned Washington-based think tank, has been advocating for corporations to consider Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainties. These calls for consideration are not without precedent. In December 2024, the think tank’s Free Enterprise Project presented a similar proposal during Microsoft’s annual shareholder meeting, encouraging the tech giant to consider Bitcoin’s potential as a treasury asset.
This proposal generated significant attention. MicroStrategy Chairman Michael Saylor publicly endorsed the initiative, highlighting Bitcoin’s ability to resist inflation effectively. Along the same lines, the National Center also submitted a Bitcoin Treasury proposal to Amazon, recommending the e-commerce colossus allocate 5% of its assets to Bitcoin.
The proposal submitted to Meta continues the National Center’s advocacy for Bitcoin. It emphasizes Bitcoin’s verifiable fixed supply and its increasing recognition as a strategic asset by institutional investors. The proposal highlights examples of corporate adoption, such as MicroStrategy, and recent developments like BlackRock’s burgeoning Bitcoin ETF.
The proposal is in line with Meta’s history of adopting pioneering technologies. It states, “Meta has the opportunity to lead the corporate Bitcoin adoption movement, demonstrating its commitment to innovation and financial resilience.”
The proposals by the National Center form part of a broader trend in which institutional investors and activists are advocating for Bitcoin as a corporate treasury asset. Companies such as MicroStrategy have set benchmarks by integrating Bitcoin into their financial strategies. Their stock has outperformed the market by a staggering 2,191% over the past five years, according to numbers shared in the proposal.
Should Meta consider this proposal, it would become part of a growing list of companies investigating the potential of Bitcoin to diversify and secure their treasuries. This move could further cement the company’s reputation as a pioneer in technology adoption and financial resilience. It remains to be seen how Meta, and other corporations, will respond to these calls for Bitcoin integration.
