Metaplanet, a Bitcoin (BTC) treasury firm, has made a significant move in the financial markets by being upgraded from a small-cap to a mid-cap stock in the FTSE Russell September 2025 Semi-Annual Review. This upgrade led to its inclusion in the flagship FTSE Japan Index, a stock market index of mid-cap and large-cap companies listed on Japanese exchanges. The inclusion reflects the company’s strong performance in the second quarter and its increasing prominence in the global financial ecosystem [1].
The addition of Metaplanet to the FTSE Japan Index automatically includes it in the FTSE All-World Index, which tracks the largest publicly-listed companies by market capitalization across different regions. This inclusion is expected to draw passive capital flows into the Bitcoin market, indirectly giving traditional investors exposure to Bitcoin through index funds. Analysts suggest that this could support the floor price of Bitcoin, as institutional capital increasingly flows into the cryptocurrency market [1].
According to the company’s Q2 financial report, Metaplanet significantly outperformed Japan’s TOPIX Core 30, a benchmark index of major Japanese manufacturing and technology firms such as Toyota, Sony, and Nintendo. Year-to-date (YTD) gains for Metaplanet reached approximately 187% as of August 2025, in stark contrast to the TOPIX Core 30’s 7.2% YTD appreciation. The firm has become the seventh-largest publicly traded entity holding Bitcoin, with a current corporate treasury of 18,888 BTC [1].
Originally established as a hotel operator, Metaplanet rebranded in 2024 to focus exclusively on Bitcoin treasury management. The company now holds more Bitcoin than major financial and technology firms such as Coinbase and Tesla. Its CEO, Simon Gerovich, has indicated plans to use a portion of the company’s Bitcoin holdings to acquire income-generating businesses, including the potential purchase of a digital bank or other digital asset-related ventures. This strategic direction reflects a broader trend of traditional businesses leveraging Bitcoin as part of their long-term treasury management strategies [1].
Looking ahead, Metaplanet has set an ambitious target of accumulating 210,000 BTC by 2027, which would represent 1% of the total 21 million Bitcoin supply. This goal underscores the company’s long-term commitment to Bitcoin and its belief in the cryptocurrency’s role as a store of value and medium of exchange. As the firm continues to expand its footprint, it is expected to contribute to the growing institutional adoption of Bitcoin, further legitimizing it as a mainstream asset class [1].
The inclusion of Metaplanet in major global indices is a pivotal development for the Bitcoin market. It not only reflects the growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies in traditional financial markets but also highlights the increasing integration of digital assets into the broader financial ecosystem. As more companies follow a similar path, the market dynamics for Bitcoin may shift toward greater institutional participation and stability, reshaping the landscape of global investing [1].
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[1] Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet graduates to FTSE Japan (https://cointelegraph.com/news/metaplanet-added-ftse-japan-all-world-stock-indices)
