As of January 13, 2025, Capital Group, one of the world’s largest investment firms with over $2.3 trillion in assets under management, has become a major investor in Metaplanet, a company based in Japan that has made a significant shift towards adopting a bitcoin (BTC) treasury strategy.

Originally focused on the hotel industry, Metaplanet pivoted in 2024 to follow a bitcoin strategy similar to that of MicroStrategy (MSTR), led by Michael Saylor. The company now holds 1,762 BTC, making it the fifteenth-largest publicly traded bitcoin holder. Since adopting the bitcoin treasury strategy in April 2024, Metaplanet’s stock has surged by more than 1,700%.

Capital Group’s increased stake in Metaplanet was shared by Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovic in a post on X. In addition to its involvement with Metaplanet, Capital Group is also the second-largest shareholder of MicroStrategy, owning 18.4 million shares, or more than 8% of the company. The largest stake is held by Michael Saylor, while other notable investors in MicroStrategy include Vanguard Group, Morgan Stanley, and Jane Street Group.

This strategic move by Capital Group signals a growing institutional interest in companies that are integrating bitcoin into their corporate treasury management strategies, reinforcing Metaplanet’s position as a leader in this emerging trend.