Capital Group Increases Exposure to Bitcoin, Acquiring 5% Stake in Metaplanet.

As of January 13, 2025, Capital Group, a leading global investment firm with over $2.3 trillion in assets under management, has become one of the top shareholders in Metaplanet, a Japanese company that has gained attention for its bold bitcoin (BTC) treasury strategy.

Metaplanet, originally an investor in the hotel industry, pivoted in 2024 to adopt a bitcoin treasury model, drawing parallels to Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy (MSTR). The company now holds 1,762 BTC, making it the fifteenth-largest publicly traded bitcoin holder. Since implementing the strategy in April 2024, Metaplanet’s stock price has skyrocketed by more than 1,700%.

Capital Group’s increased investment in Metaplanet was highlighted by Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovic in an announcement on X. In addition to its stake in Metaplanet, Capital Group is also the second-largest shareholder in MicroStrategy, owning 18.4 million shares, or more than 8% of the company. Only MicroStrategy’s founder and Executive Chairman, Michael Saylor, holds a larger stake. Other prominent investors in MicroStrategy include Vanguard Group, Morgan Stanley, and Jane Street Group.

This strategic move by Capital Group further illustrates the growing institutional interest in companies that embrace cryptocurrency, with Metaplanet emerging as a key player in the bitcoin-focused corporate treasury space.