- Metaplanet advanced from a small-cap to a mid-cap stock in FTSE Russell’s September 2025 Semi-Annual Review.
- The company is now listed on the flagship FTSE Japan Index, which includes mid- and large-cap firms on Japanese exchanges.
- Metaplanet’s upgrade also adds the company to the FTSE All-World Index, expanding its global market visibility.
- The company reported a 187% year-to-date gain in August, outperforming Japan’s top blue-chip stocks.
- Metaplanet holds 18,888 Bitcoin, ranking as the seventh-largest public holder globally and the biggest in Japan.
Metaplanet, a company specializing in holding Bitcoin, was upgraded from a small-cap to a mid-cap stock by FTSE Russell in its September 2025 Semi-Annual Review. This change means Metaplanet will join the FTSE Japan Index, which tracks mid-cap and large-cap firms listed on Japanese stock exchanges.
FTSE Russell rebalances its indices every quarter. After a strong second-quarter performance, Metaplanet was confirmed for inclusion in the FTSE Japan Index, a move that also adds it to the FTSE All-World Index of the largest companies by market value in each global region. According to FTSE Russell, this marks a key step in Metaplanet’s visibility among global investors. For the full index update, see the official notice.
The inclusion in these indices makes Metaplanet available to passive investors and can channel capital from traditional sectors toward Bitcoin. Year-to-date through August, the company posted gains of 187%, as seen in its second-quarter financial report, surpassing the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) Core 30, which rose only 7.2% in the same period.
Metaplanet owns 18,888 Bitcoin in its corporate reserves, based on data from BitcoinTreasuries, placing it seventh among all publicly listed companies globally that hold the digital currency. This amount is higher than the Bitcoin holdings reported by major firms like Coinbase, Tesla, and Hut 8 Mining. Originally a hotel operator, the company shifted its focus to Bitcoin holdings in 2024, making it the leading Bitcoin treasury firm in Japan.
In July, CEO Simon Gerovich announced plans to use some Bitcoin assets to buy income-generating businesses. He indicated the possibility of acquiring firms related to digital banking or digital asset services. Executive leadership at Metaplanet has set an aim to hold 210,000 Bitcoin by 2027, equal to 1% of the total Bitcoin that will ever exist.
For further details on the company’s stock performance, see Yahoo Finance.
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