Japan's Bitcoin Whale Metaplanet Surges in the FTSE Japan and Global Indices! Holdings Exceed TSL

The well-known Bitcoin (BTC) financial company Metaplanet in Japan has been promoted from small cap to mid cap in the FTSE Russell semi-annual assessment for September 2025, officially being included in the FTSE Japan Index. This move also allows the company to automatically enter the FTSE Global Index, meaning more international capital will indirectly come into contact with Bitcoin assets.

Promotion of FTSE Japan and Global Index: An Important Milestone for Bitcoin Adoption

(Source: FTSE Russell)

The FTSE Japan Index covers mid cap and large cap stocks listed on the Japanese exchange, and is updated and adjusted quarterly. Metaplanet successfully qualified for inclusion due to its strong performance in the second quarter, and as a result, it automatically joined the FTSE Global Index—composed of the largest publicly traded companies by market capitalization globally.

This not only enhances Metaplanet's exposure in the international investment community, but also means that passive stock funds and index funds will indirectly hold BTC exposure, driving the penetration of Bitcoin in the traditional financial market.

outperformed Japanese blue chips

According to the second quarter financial report, Metaplanet's stock performance significantly outperformed the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TOPIX) Core 30 Index, which includes Japanese manufacturing and technology giants such as Toyota, Sony, and Nintendo.

As of August, Bitcoin has increased by approximately 187% year-to-date (YTD), while the Dongzheng 30 Index has only risen by 7.2%. As a Bitcoin fund company, Metaplanet's performance is highly correlated with BTC prices and demonstrates significant capital appreciation capability in a bull market.

Position Size: The Seventh Largest Public BTC Holder Globally

According to BitcoinTreasuries data, Metaplanet currently holds 18,888 BTC, ranking seventh among publicly traded companies in terms of holdings, surpassing Coinbase, Tesla, and Hut 8 Mining Company, making it the largest financial company holding BTC in Japan.

It is worth noting that Metaplanet was originally a hotel operator, transforming into a Bitcoin financial company in 2024 and making BTC a core asset reserve strategy.

Future Strategy: Target 210,000 BTC

Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich stated in July that the company plans to use part of its BTC reserves to acquire revenue-generating businesses, including digital banks or companies related to digital assets.

More ambitiously, the company's executives have set a goal of accumulating 210,000 BTC by 2027, which would account for 1% of the total Bitcoin supply (21 million). If the plan is realized, Metaplanet will become one of the most influential Bitcoin institutions in the world.

Conclusion

Metaplanet has risen to the FTSE Japan and global indices, which not only affirms the company's performance and market value but also serves as an important signal of Bitcoin's penetration into traditional financial markets. As the scale of holdings continues to expand and strategic layouts deepen, Metaplanet is expected to play a key role in the global Bitcoin adoption wave. For more real-time market and institutional dynamics, please follow the official Gate platform.