Vanguard ETF Reportedly Takes $7.5M Position in Bitcoin Treasury Firm Metaplanet

Vanguard has reportedly gained indirect exposure to Bitcoin $BTC through a position in Japanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet.
According to data attributed to Bitcoin Treasuries, Vanguard's VSS ETF disclosed approximately 4.5 million Metaplanet shares valued at $7.5 million, marking the fund's first reported position in the company.
Metaplanet's strategy of accumulating Bitcoin gives shareholders indirect exposure to cryptocurrency price movements alongside the company's broader financial and operational risks.
Importantly, an ETF holding Metaplanet shares does not mean Vanguard directly purchased Bitcoin or adopted a dedicated Bitcoin investment strategy. The position may reflect the fund's underlying index methodology rather than an active allocation decision. The reported holdings require confirmation through fund disclosures.