Japan’s Tax-Free NISA Program Fuels Bitcoin Investment Boom

Metaplanet, a prominent Japanese Bitcoin investment firm, has emerged as the top stock purchased through Japan’s Nippon Individual Savings Account (NISA) program. This initiative allows investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin without paying capital gains tax, fueling Metaplanet’s surging popularity in the nation. 210,000 BTC are targeted by the company’s ambitious $5.4 billion equity raise announced on June 6th, 2025. Simon Gerovich, CEO of Metaplanet, describes this strategy as