Capital Group Secures 5% Ownership in Bitcoin Holder Metaplanet, Expanding Its Investment Portfolio.

As of January 13, 2025, Capital Group, a global investment powerhouse managing over $2.3 trillion in assets, has significantly increased its holdings in Metaplanet, a company based in Japan that has made headlines for its innovative bitcoin (BTC) treasury strategy.

Originally a hotel industry investor, Metaplanet transitioned its focus to bitcoin in 2024, mirroring the strategy pioneered by Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy (MSTR). Since adopting this approach, Metaplanet now holds 1,762 BTC, positioning it as the fifteenth-largest publicly traded company with bitcoin holdings. The company’s stock has surged by more than 1,700% since implementing its bitcoin treasury strategy in April 2024.

Capital Group’s growing investment in Metaplanet was announced by Metaplanet’s CEO, Simon Gerovic, via a post on X. In addition to its stake in Metaplanet, Capital Group is the second-largest shareholder in MicroStrategy, holding 18.4 million shares—more than 8% of the company. Only Michael Saylor, the Executive Chairman and founder of MicroStrategy, owns a larger stake. Other key investors in MicroStrategy include Vanguard Group, Morgan Stanley, and Jane Street Group.

This latest move by Capital Group underscores the increasing institutional interest in bitcoin as a treasury asset, further solidifying Metaplanet’s role as a significant player in the growing sector of companies embracing cryptocurrency.