Metaplanet Joins MSCI Japan Index and Secures $26 Million for Bitcoin Expansion

• Metaplanet raises $26M to boost Bitcoin reserves, aiming for 21,000 BTC by 2026.
• Metaplanet joins MSCI Japan Index, increasing global exposure and investment opportunities.
• Metaplanet allocates $717M to Bitcoin acquisitions, positioning itself for long-term growth.

Japanese Bitcoin-focused investment firm Metaplanet secured entry into the MSCI Japan Index, which will become effective on February 28, 2025. This addition represents a major achievement for the company because it brings additional visibility alongside new passive investment opportunities. Metaplanet implemented a Bitcoin reserve expansion plan by issuing zero-interest, unsecured bonds, which raised $26 million ($4 billion yen). The acquired funds will enable the company to purchase more Bitcoin to strengthen its market position within the digital asset space.

Inclusion in the MSCI Japan Index

Metaplanet joined the MSCI Japan Index while gaining a strategic position amid Tokyo Electric and Nintendo alongside other Japanese corporations. The MSCI Japan Index tracks large and mid-cap stocks in Japan and serves as a benchmark for institutional investors worldwide. The firm’s inclusion in this index will likely enhance its profile and attract more investment, particularly from exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and funds that track MSCI indices.

The move follows the company’s strategic shift toward Bitcoin acquisitions. CEO Simon Gerovich said the inclusion reflects Metaplanet’s exponential growth and commitment to its Bitcoin-focused strategy. The recognition of the company by MSCI may also boost the confidence of investors who have already seen this enterprise’s stock price surge substantially due to its Bitcoin-focused approach.

$26 Million Raise to Expand Bitcoin Holdings

Metaplanet officially announced its MSCI Japan Index inclusion and reported it achieved $26 million from unsecured bond issuance with no interest fees during its announcement. The company plans to buy more Bitcoin from this funding because it fits into its treasury management plan, which focuses on Bitcoin. The company continues its Bitcoin buying strategy with recent fundraising for acquisitions following an initial Bitcoin purchase of over $700 million while targeting 10,000 BTC by 2025.

Japan’s difficult economic situation of currency devaluation, high national debt, and low interest rates motivated the firm to adopt Bitcoin as an economic protection mechanism. Bitcoin fits this firm’s view of it as a store of value that can protect it from currency devaluation and help it position itself for long-term growth. The company also intends to increase its Bitcoin Treasury to 21,000 BTC by 2026.

Focusing investments on Bitcoin has proven successful for Metaplanet since it started buying Bitcoin, with its stock price surging over 4000%. The company has allocated JPY 116.3 billion ($717 million) to establish itself as a major Bitcoin owner in the regional market. Due to its acceptance of the MSCI Japan Index alongside active Bitcoin acquisitions, Metaplanet continues to advance its performance in legacy financial markets and the digital assets sector.