Catenaa, Saturday, August 30, 2025- Tokyo-listed hotel operator Metaplanet, which has transformed itself into one of Asia’s most active Bitcoin treasury firms, will be added to the FTSE Japan Index following FTSE Russell’s September review.
The inclusion upgrades the company from small-cap to mid-cap status, effective after market close on September 19, and is expected to attract passive investment flows into its Bitcoin-centered balance sheet.
Metaplanet has continued expanding its holdings, acquiring an additional 775 BTC on Monday, bringing total assets to 18,888 BTC, valued at roughly $2.27 billion.
The company has also exercised 49,000 stock acquisition rights, issuing 4.9 million shares to fund further Bitcoin purchases. Eric Trump, appointed strategic adviser in March, is expected to attend the next shareholder meeting in Tokyo.
Analysts note that inclusion in major equity indices provides a regulated route for indirect Bitcoin exposure, potentially boosting liquidity and stability.
However, they caution that the structural impact on Bitcoin demand remains limited and passive investors may be unaware of the volatility tied to the company’s crypto holdings.
Once Metaplanet reaches its 210,000 BTC target for 2025, exposure-related risks could rise significantly, impacting both equity and crypto markets.
The move highlights the growing integration of digital assets into mainstream equity markets and the potential for other crypto-forward firms to gain index inclusion while maintaining a large cryptocurrency treasury.
