🌎 Metaplanet Joins MSCI Japan Index

Metaplanet to Join MSCI Japan Index, Boosting Visibility Among Institutional Investors

Metaplanet, Asia’s second-largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, is set to join the Morgan Stanley Capital International Japan Index on February 28. This move will place the company alongside Japan’s biggest corporate giants, including McDonald’s Holdings Japan, Tokyo Electric Power Co., Kokusai Electric, and Mitsui Chemicals.

A Milestone for Metaplanet

Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich announced the development, calling it a milestone that reinforces the firm’s position as Japan’s leading Bitcoin Treasury company. The inclusion in the MSCI Japan Index will elevate Metaplanet’s visibility among institutional investors, placing it alongside Japan’s most prominent publicly traded companies.

With funds and index-tracking ETFs now gaining automatic exposure to its stock, Metaplanet is poised to see increased demand, stronger liquidity, and greater price stability. According to Gerovich, this move will have a positive impact on the company’s stock performance.

Validation of Metaplanet’s Bitcoin-First Strategy

Beyond capital inflows, the move reinforces confidence in Metaplanet’s Bitcoin-first strategy. Being recognized at this level validates the company’s transformation and long-term vision, positioning it as a key player in Japan’s evolving crypto investment landscape.

A Year of Growth for Metaplanet

Metaplanet’s MSCI inclusion follows a year of growth for the once-hotel developer, which pivoted to a Bitcoin-first strategy in early 2024. Since then, the company’s stock has surged over 3,600%, making it Japan’s fastest-rising equity as investor interest in Bitcoin grows.

Tips for Investors: Understanding Metaplanet’s Growth

Metaplanet’s shareholder base grew by 500% in 2024, reaching nearly 50,000 investors.
The company’s stock surge was partly driven by Japan’s Nippon Individual Savings Account program, which allows tax-free stock investments.
Metaplanet’s Bitcoin holdings currently stand at 1,762 BTC, with a target of 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025 and 21,000 by the end of 2026.