Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin's Rise Gets a New Stage as Metaplanet Joins Global Equity Giants

Metaplanet, a Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm, has acquired an additional 103 Bitcoin (BTC) for $11.78 million, bringing its total holdings to 18,991 BTC, according to an announcement on August 26, 2025. The firm acquired the latest batch at an average price of $113,491 per BTC, with the total investment in its Bitcoin reserves now amounting to $1.95 billion at an average cost of $102,712 per BTC. This purchase further solidifies Metaplanet’s position as the seventh-largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder globally, based on data from BitcoinTreasuries [5].

The firm’s recent financial performance has been marked by strong growth. Metaplanet reported a 147.9% year-to-date (YTD) stock appreciation as of mid-August 2025, significantly outperforming the TOPIX Core 30, which saw a 7.2% YTD gain during the same period. In addition, Metaplanet has been upgraded from a small-cap to a mid-cap stock in the FTSE Russell September 2025 Semi-Annual Review. This upgrade has led to its inclusion in the FTSE Japan Index and, by extension, the FTSE All-World Index, broadening the pool of investors with exposure to its Bitcoin-centric balance sheet [1].

The inclusion in these indices is expected to funnel passive capital flows into Metaplanet’s shares, indirectly channeling institutional capital into the Bitcoin market. Analysts note that while such inflows may enhance liquidity and long-term stability, they also carry risks. Large movements in Metaplanet’s stock could ripple through both equity and cryptocurrency markets, particularly if investors are unaware of the significant Bitcoin exposure embedded within the company’s assets [6].

Metaplanet’s strategic direction remains firmly focused on expanding its Bitcoin holdings. The company has set a target to accumulate 210,000 BTC by 2027, equivalent to 1% of the total 21 million Bitcoin supply. As of the end of 2025, it is approximately 64% toward achieving this goal. The firm’s leadership, including CEO Simon Gerovich, has outlined plans to use its Bitcoin reserves for potential acquisitions in adjacent sectors, including digital assets and financial services [1].

The firm's strategic advisory team also expanded recently with the appointment of Eric Trump, who joined as a strategic adviser in March 2025. Trump is expected to attend the company’s shareholder meeting in Tokyo in September, further aligning the company with high-profile figures in the cryptocurrency and business sectors [4].

Metaplanet's capital structure also saw an update, with 49,000 stock acquisition rights exercised during the week of August 18–22, adding 4.9 million shares and bringing the total outstanding shares to 722 million. This dilution is intended to fund further Bitcoin acquisitions while also reflecting the company’s growing capital base. Despite a 26.9% decline in its stock price over the past month, Metaplanet remains a key player in Japan’s Bitcoin treasury space, with Bitcoin trading near $113,148 as of late Sunday [5].

The broader digital asset ecosystem in Asia continues to gain momentum, highlighted by events like Bitcoin Asia 2025 in Hong Kong, which drew 15,000 attendees. Metaplanet’s inclusion in major equity indices and its strategic expansion efforts underscore the increasing integration of Bitcoin into mainstream financial markets, particularly in Asia. As regulatory clarity and institutional participation grow, the company is well positioned to continue its role as a leading Bitcoin treasury firm [2].

Source: [1] Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet graduates to FTSE Japan ... (https://cointelegraph.com/news/metaplanet-added-ftse-japan-all-world-stock-indices) [2] Bitcoin Asia 2025 takes over Hong Kong next week as the ... (https://cointelegraph.com/press-releases/bitcoin-asia-2025-takes-over-hong-kong-next-week-as-the-largest-of-its-kind-in-asia) [3] Crypto Summit Week in Japan and Hong Kong; Jupiter ... (https://www.panewslab.com/en/articles/796690bd-e1c7-4670-b17e-283d0a1e031d) [4] Eric Trump Plans to Visit Japan in September for Crypto Push (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-08-22/eric-trump-plans-to-visit-japan-in-september-for-crypto-push) [5] Metaplanet adds $11.7 million worth of bitcoin, gains mid- ... (https://www.theblock.co/post/368062/metaplanet-buys-103-btc) [6] Metaplanet Joins FTSE Japan Index, Continues to Stack ... (https://decrypt.co/336623/metaplanet-joins-ftse-japan-index-continues-stack-bitcoin)