Capital Group reclaims top shareholder spot at Metaplanet with 11.11% stake

Capital Group is once again the largest shareholder in Metaplanet, the Tokyo-listed company that swapped hotels for Bitcoin. The asset manager now holds 143,301,084 shares, which works out to 11.11% of the company’s voting rights. That position comes after a stretch earlier in 2026 when its stake had dipped below 10%. What the filing shows The disclosure was filed with Japan’s Kanto Local Finance Bureau on October 23, 2026. It reflects holdings as of October 16, 2026. The shares are held through Capital Research and Management Company, part of the broader Capital Group organization. Before the latest buying, the firm held 125,455,820 shares, or 9.76% of voting rights. Getting back to 143,301,084 shares meant adding approximately 17.8 million shares through market purchases. That jump matters because of where it lands. Japanese rules treat any holder above the 10% mark as a major shareholder, which brings additional disclosure obligations. Capital Group has crossed that line multiple times over the past year as market conditions shifted. The filing also detailed share-lending arrangements with JPMorgan and Fidelity. For context, Capital Group’s ownership stood between 11.39% and 11....