Metaplanet to join MSCI Japan Index on February 28, 2025

Metaplanet, identified as Asia's second-largest corporate Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) holder, is set to be included in the Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Japan Index, effective February 28.

Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich announced this development on February 13, stating it "reinforces the firm’s position as Japan’s leading Bitcoin Treasury company."

According to Foresight News, the official inclusion will occur after the close of trading on February 28, 2025.

The MSCI Japan Index tracks large and mid-cap companies listed in Japan and serves as an investment benchmark for global institutional investors.

Gerovich stated that inclusion in the MSCI Japan Index will significantly boost Metaplanet's visibility among global investors 

Funds and ETFs that track the MSCI index will automatically allocate Metaplanet stock, resulting in new capital inflows, according to Gerovich.

According to Gerovich, Metaplanet's inclusion in the MSCI Japan Index elevates its visibility among institutional investors and places it alongside Japan’s most prominent publicly traded companies.

He also noted that the company is poised to see increased demand, stronger liquidity, and greater price stability.

The inclusion also validates Metaplanet's transformation and long-term vision as a key player in Japan’s evolving crypto investment landscape and reinforces confidence in its Bitcoin-first strategy.

Metaplanet, formerly a hotel developer, shifted to a Bitcoin-first strategy in early 2024, and its stock has since surged over 3,600%, becoming Japan’s fastest-rising equity.

Driven partly by Japan’s Nippon Individual Savings Account program, Metaplanet’s shareholder base grew by 500% in 2024, reaching nearly 50,000 investors.

The program allows tax-free stock investments, making Metaplanet a preferred choice over direct Bitcoin purchases that are subject to high capital gains taxes.

With 1,762 BTC on its balance sheet and a target of 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025 and 21,000 by the end of 2026, the company aims to position itself as Asia’s MicroStrategy.