Metaplanet Joins FTSE Japan Index: Bitcoin Exposure for Investors

Metaplanet Added to FTSE Russell Indices

Metaplanet, a company focused on holding Bitcoin (BTC) as a treasury asset, has been included in the FTSE Japan Index following FTSE Russell’s September 2025 Semi-Annual Review. This upgrade from a small-cap to a mid-cap stock also secures Metaplanet's place in the FTSE All-World Index.

The index provider updates and rebalances its indices quarterly. Metaplanet's strong Q2 performance led to its inclusion in the FTSE Japan Index, which tracks mid- and large-cap companies listed on Japanese exchanges.

Inclusion in the FTSE Japan Index automatically adds Metaplanet to the FTSE All-World Index, comprised of the largest publicly-listed companies by market capitalization across various geographic regions.

This inclusion in major global stock market indices opens the door for capital flows into Bitcoin from traditional financial markets, providing passive stock investors with indirect exposure to the cryptocurrency.

Metaplanet's Performance and Bitcoin Strategy

Metaplanet's Q2 financial report indicates it outperformed the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) Core 30, a benchmark index that includes Japanese blue-chip companies such as Toyota, Sony, and Nintendo.

The company reported year-to-date (YTD) gains of approximately 187% in August, significantly exceeding the TOPIX 30’s 7.2% YTD appreciation.

Currently, Metaplanet holds 18,888 BTC, ranking it as the seventh-largest publicly traded holder of Bitcoin. Formerly a hotel operator, Metaplanet shifted its focus to becoming a Bitcoin treasury company in 2024.

Metaplanet holds more BTC than companies like Coinbase and Tesla, making it Japan's largest BTC treasury company.

In July, CEO Simon Gerovich mentioned potential acquisitions of income-generating businesses, possibly including a digital bank or companies related to digital assets. The company aims to accumulate 210,000 BTC by 2027, representing 1% of Bitcoin's total supply.