Metaplanet has joined the Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF (BLOK), a global index focusing on blockchain technology investments.
On November 28, the Japanese investment firm announced its addition to the BLOK ETF, joining a group of 53 companies involved in blockchain development and applications. This ETF includes prominent players such as MicroStrategy, Robinhood, Nvidia, and SBI Holdings, highlighting the growing influence of blockchain technology across various industries.
According to the announcement, BLOK holds over $930 million in net assets, solidifying its position as one of the leading ETFs in the blockchain investment space. Metaplanet is expected to have an initial weight of approximately 2.9% in the BLOK ETF. As of November 29, the top companies in the Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF’s blockchain leaderboard include Core Scientific, HUT 8, Coinbase, Galaxy Digital, MicroStrategy, and Robinhood, showcasing the diversity and strength of key players in the blockchain industry.
BLOK, managed by Amplify ETFs, employs an active strategy to identify and invest in companies incorporating blockchain technology into their operations. This strategy helps investors gain targeted exposure to the blockchain sector by focusing on firms advancing blockchain adoption across industries.
Simon Gerovich, CEO of Metaplanet, announced the news of the firm’s inclusion in the Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF via his X account. He emphasized that this move underscores the growing recognition of Metaplanet’s Bitcoin acquisition strategy, solidifying its position as
“Japan’s leading Bitcoin Treasury Company.”
This news comes as Metaplanet reaches a significant milestone with its inclusion in the CoinShares Blockchain Global Equity Index (BLOCK Index). Managed by CoinShares, Europe’s leading digital asset investment firm, the index tracks the performance of publicly traded companies driving innovation in blockchain and cryptocurrency. With Metaplanet’s addition, the index now features 45 companies, including industry giants like MicroStrategy, Galaxy Digital, Meta, and Coinbase.
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