Metaplanet Joins FTSE Japan and All-World Indexes After Strong Q2 Performance

     

Bitcoin treasury firm’s index upgrade channels passive capital flows into BTC

Metaplanet, a Bitcoin treasury company, has been elevated from small-cap to mid-cap status in FTSE Russell’s September 2025 Semi-Annual Review, securing a place in the FTSE Japan Index. This move also grants Metaplanet automatic entry into the FTSE All-World Index, which tracks the largest listed firms by region.

The inclusion positions Metaplanet alongside mid- and large-cap Japanese corporations, further integrating Bitcoin exposure into mainstream equity markets. By entering globally recognized benchmarks, the company is set to attract passive investment flows, indirectly funneling capital into Bitcoin and supporting its long-term price floor.

Metaplanet Outpaces Japan’s Market Leaders as It Eyes Expansion

The firm has outperformed Japan’s TOPIX Core 30 index – home to blue-chip names such as Toyota, Sony, and Nintendo – with year-to-date gains of nearly 187% as of August, compared to just 7.2% for the benchmark.

Metaplanet currently holds 18,888 BTC in its corporate treasury, ranking as the seventh-largest publicly traded holder of Bitcoin, surpassing companies like Coinbase, Tesla, and Hut 8 Mining.

Originally a hotel operator, the company pivoted in 2024 to focus exclusively on Bitcoin strategy. CEO Simon Gerovich has outlined plans to leverage part of its BTC reserves for acquisitions in adjacent sectors, such as digital banking and fintech, while setting a long-term goal of holding 210,000 BTC – around 1% of Bitcoin’s total supply – by 2027.