Metaplanet Soars as Top NISA Investment Choice for Japanese Investors Seeking Bitcoin Exposure

Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed investment company, has emerged as the top choice for Japanese investors seeking exposure to Bitcoin without incurring capital gains tax. The firm’s stock saw unprecedented popularity following its strategic shift towards Bitcoin and the introduction of the NISA program in January 2024. According to SBI Securities, Japan’s largest online brokerage, Metaplanet topped the list of most-purchased stocks through NISA accounts last week.