Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin's Rise Seals Metaplanet's Index Promotion

Metaplanet, a Japan-based Bitcoin treasury firm, has been upgraded from a small-cap to a mid-cap stock in the FTSE Russell index provider’s September 2025 Semi-Annual Review, marking its inclusion in the FTSE Japan Index and, subsequently, the FTSE All-World Index. This development is expected to attract passive capital flows into the Bitcoin market, indirectly exposing traditional investors to the cryptocurrency through index-linked investment vehicles. The move reflects growing institutional recognition of Bitcoin as a strategic asset class and underscores Metaplanet’s role as a significant player in the space [1].

The FTSE Global Equity Index Series upgrade was prompted by Metaplanet’s strong second-quarter performance, which outpaced that of Japan’s blue-chip equities. The company’s shares reportedly surged by approximately 187% year-to-date in Japanese yen, significantly outperforming the TOPIX Core 30 index, which includes major Japanese manufacturing and technology firms such as Toyota and Sony. This performance has elevated Metaplanet’s profile in the Japanese financial landscape and signaled confidence in its Bitcoin-focused strategy [1].

Metaplanet currently holds 18,888 BTC in its corporate treasury, according to BitcoinTreasuries, making it the seventh-largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder globally. The firm rebranded from a hotel operator to a Bitcoin treasury company in 2024 and has since surpassed major corporations like Coinbase, Tesla, and mining firm Hut 8 in terms of BTC holdings. Its current portfolio makes it the largest Bitcoin treasury company in Japan [1].

In addition to its treasury activities, Metaplanet has outlined expansion ambitions. In July, CEO Simon Gerovich indicated that the company may use part of its Bitcoin reserves to acquire income-generating businesses, potentially including a digital bank or a firm aligned with digital assets. The company has also set a long-term target to accumulate 210,000 BTC by 2027, which would represent 1% of the cryptocurrency’s total supply of 21 million. Such an accumulation strategy reflects a deep commitment to Bitcoin’s role in reshaping global financial infrastructure [1].

Recent reports indicate that Metaplanet has continued to expand its holdings, adding 103 BTC in a recent acquisition, bringing its total holdings to 18,991 BTC. This purchase, valued at 1.736 billion yen, is part of its ongoing efforts to enhance shareholder value through strategic Bitcoin acquisitions. The company employs metrics such as BTC Yield, BTC Gain, and BTC ¥ Gain to assess the effectiveness of its investment strategy, with recent quarters showing significant gains and positive impacts on overall performance [3].

The inclusion in major indices signals a shift in how Bitcoin is being integrated into traditional financial markets. As institutional investors gain indirect exposure to BTC through index-linked portfolios, it is likely that the demand for Bitcoin will continue to rise, potentially stabilizing or increasing its price floor. This development aligns with broader trends of financial institutions incorporating digital assets into their portfolios and could further legitimize Bitcoin as a long-term store of value [1].

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[1] Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet graduates to FTSE Japan ... (https://cointelegraph.com/news/metaplanet-added-ftse-japan-all-world-stock-indices)

[2] MTPLF: Metaplanet Inc - Stock Price, Quote and News (https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/MTPLF)

[3] Metaplanet Inc. Expands Bitcoin Holdings with Strategic ... (https://www.tipranks.com/news/company-announcements/metaplanet-inc-expands-bitcoin-holdings-with-strategic-acquisition-3)