Bitcoin News Today: Metaplanet's Bitcoin Bet Pays Off with Global Index Inclusion

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Monday, Aug 25, 2025 3:16 am ET2min read
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- Metaplanet upgraded to mid-cap by FTSE Russell, joining FTSE Japan and All-World Indices to boost Bitcoin exposure for passive investors.

- The firm's Q2 2025 gains (187% YTD) and 128,000+ shareholders reflect strong performance post-rebranding as a Bitcoin treasury company.

- Holding 18,991 BTC (7th globally), Metaplanet plans to acquire 210,000 BTC by 2027 and explore digital banking to expand income streams.

- Q2 revenue rose 41% to $8.15M with 91% from Bitcoin-related strategies, while NAV per share surged 468% in 2025.

Metaplanet, a Japanese

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treasury firm, has been upgraded from a small-cap to a mid-cap stock by index provider FTSE Russell in its September 2025 Semi-Annual Review. As a result, the company is now included in the FTSE Japan Index, a benchmark tracking large- and mid-cap companies listed on Japanese exchanges. This inclusion also automatically adds Metaplanet to the FTSE All-World Index, which covers the largest publicly traded companies by market capitalization across various regions. The move is expected to redirect capital flows into Bitcoin by giving passive investors indirect exposure to the world’s largest cryptocurrency [1].

The index provider updates its indices quarterly, and Metaplanet’s promotion follows a strong Q2 performance. According to the company’s Q2 2025 financial report, it outperformed the TOPIX Core 30, a stock market benchmark featuring Japanese industrial and technology giants. The firm reported year-to-date (YTD) gains of about 187%, compared to the TOPIX Core 30’s 7.2% YTD appreciation [1]. Metaplanet’s stock performance has also driven a significant increase in shareholder count, which has surged past 128,000—over tenfold the number since it rebranded as a Bitcoin treasury company [2].

The company has continued to grow its Bitcoin reserves, recently acquiring 775 BTC on August 18 and 103 BTC on August 25, bringing its total holdings to 18,991 BTC. This positions Metaplanet as the seventh-largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder globally, according to BitcoinTreasuries. The firm now holds more BTC than major institutions such as Coinbase and

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. Metaplanet’s total expenditure on Bitcoin acquisitions has reached $1.95 billion at an average price of $102,712 per BTC [3].

Metaplanet’s CEO, Simon Gerovich, has outlined an ambitious target to accumulate 210,000 BTC by 2027—1% of Bitcoin’s total 21 million supply. This strategy reflects the firm’s long-term commitment to Bitcoin and its vision for expanding its influence in the digital asset sector. Gerovich also mentioned the possibility of acquiring a digital bank or a related business, signaling a strategic shift toward income-generating ventures beyond its Bitcoin treasury operations [1].

The inclusion in the FTSE Japan Index may also enhance Metaplanet’s visibility and liquidity, as global asset managers use the index as a benchmark for ETFs. The firm’s revenue for Q2 2025 rose 41% year-on-year to $8.15 million, with 91% of total revenue derived from Bitcoin-related income via put option strategies. Metaplanet’s net asset value (NAV) per share has surged 468% in 2025, contributing to a premium in its stock price [2]. Analysts suggest that this growth, combined with index inclusion and rising institutional interest, could drive further capital inflows and support its continued expansion [2].

Source:

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

[2] Metaplanet Joins FTSE Japan Index: Upgraded to Mid-Cap (https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1065652-20250825)

[3] Metaplanet adds $11.7 million worth of bitcoin, gains mid- ... (https://www.theblock.co/post/368062/metaplanet-buys-103-btc)