Vanguard Makes Strategic Entry Into Bitcoin-Focused Metaplanet

In a notable departure from its traditional investment approach, Vanguard Group has allocated $2.1 million toward shares of Metaplanet, a company with significant Bitcoin exposure. This move by the typically conservative asset manager signals growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency-adjacent equities.

The investment was disclosed through the Vanguard FTSE Japan ETF (VJPN), which now holds 704,500 Metaplanet shares. This substantial position demonstrates how conventional financial institutions are increasingly seeking cryptocurrency market exposure through equity proxies rather than direct digital asset ownership.

This capital infusion arrives during a critical period for Metaplanet. The company’s valuation had declined substantially from its June peak, with its previous strategy of funding Bitcoin acquisitions through Read more...