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Institutional trust in Bitcoin strengthens as Capital Group becomes the leading shareholder in Metaplanet

Institutional trust in Bitcoin strengthens as Capital Group becomes the leading shareholder in Metaplanet

Bitget-RWA2025/09/25 12:58
By:Coin World

- Capital Group becomes Metaplanet's largest shareholder with 11.45% voting rights ($500M stake), surpassing prior top holder National Financial Services. - Metaplanet, holding 25,500 BTC as "Asia's MicroStrategy," has seen 1,700% stock growth since adopting its Bitcoin-first strategy in May 2024. - Capital Group's indirect Bitcoin exposure strategy mirrors its MicroStrategy investment, signaling institutional confidence in Bitcoin's corporate reserve potential. - The ownership shift may reshape governance

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Capital Group has become the leading shareholder of Metaplanet Inc., a Tokyo-based

treasury company, after boosting its ownership to 11.45% of voting shares, an amount valued near $500 million Capital Group Now the Top Metaplanet Shareholder: Here’s How … [ 1 ]. This development, disclosed in filings with the Kanto Local Finance Bureau on September 25, 2025, puts Capital Group ahead of National Financial Services LLC, which previously held 12.90% but now stands at 7.40% following Metaplanet’s new share issuance Capital Research Becomes Metaplanet’s Largest Shareholder [ 2 ]. Capital Group’s affiliate, Capital Research and Management Company, purchased 129,918,500 shares, signaling a proactive increase in its position rather than a passive reduction Capital Group Now the Top Metaplanet Shareholder: Here’s How … [ 1 ]. With its voting rights now above 10%, Capital Group holds considerable sway over Metaplanet’s governance Capital Group Becomes Largest Shareholder in Bitcoin Firm … [ 3 ].

Often referred to as “Asia’s MicroStrategy,” Metaplanet has rapidly grown its Bitcoin reserves, amassing 25,500 BTC by September 2025, making it one of the top five corporate Bitcoin holders worldwide Capital Group Becomes Largest Shareholder in Bitcoin Firm … [ 3 ]. The company’s “Bitcoin First, Bitcoin Only” policy, launched in May 2024, has driven its stock price up more than 1,700% since implementation Capital Group’s Strategic Bet: How Metaplanet’s Bitcoin Treasury … [ 6 ]. Capital Group’s investment fits its broader approach of gaining indirect Bitcoin exposure through equity in companies with large Bitcoin reserves, rather than holding the cryptocurrency directly Capital Group Becomes Largest Shareholder in Bitcoin Firm … [ 3 ]. Previously, Capital Group also owned a 12.3% stake in MicroStrategy, another major Bitcoin-holding firm Capital Group Becomes Largest Shareholder in Bitcoin Firm … [ 3 ].

The change in Metaplanet’s shareholder base highlights growing institutional trust in Bitcoin’s future. Capital Group’s acquisition follows Metaplanet’s $1.4 billion capital raise in September 2025, aimed at purchasing 210,000 BTC by 2027 Capital Research Becomes Metaplanet’s Largest Shareholder [ 2 ]. The company has also issued warrants and secured $5.4 billion through equity sales to fund its Bitcoin acquisitions $2.6 Trillion AUM Firm Is Second Largest Shareholder … [ 4 ]. Experts believe this alliance could strengthen market confidence, as Capital Group’s reputation as a global asset manager with $2.3 trillion under management Capital Group Becomes Largest Shareholder in Bitcoin Firm … [ 3 ] reflects the increasing acceptance of Bitcoin as a corporate treasury asset Capital Group Becomes Largest Shareholder of Metaplanet [ 5 ].

Although Metaplanet has stated that its business strategy and outlook remain unchanged Capital Research Becomes Metaplanet’s Largest Shareholder [ 2 ], the shift in ownership could impact how the company is governed. Major institutional investors like Capital Group often influence a company’s direction over time, especially regarding board seats or strategic planning Capital Group Now the Top Metaplanet Shareholder: Here’s How … [ 1 ]. Still, Capital Group has clarified that it has no direct business or financial relationship with Metaplanet beyond its shareholding Capital Group Becomes Largest Shareholder of Metaplanet [ 5 ]. Observers are watching to see if Capital Group will further increase its stake, which could raise Metaplanet’s profile in international markets Capital Group Now the Top Metaplanet Shareholder: Here’s How … [ 1 ].

This investment highlights a larger movement of established financial institutions entering the Bitcoin sector. Capital Group’s strategy—investing in Bitcoin treasury companies through equity—parallels approaches taken by other major players like Vanguard and Charles Schwab, who also hold shares in Metaplanet $2.6 Trillion AUM Firm Is Second Largest Shareholder … [ 4 ]. As institutional adoption of Bitcoin accelerates, Metaplanet’s function as a link between traditional finance and digital assets continues to strengthen Capital Group Becomes Largest Shareholder of Metaplanet [ 5 ].

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