Michael Saylor urges MSCI to drop rule change that could remove Strategy from major indexes by Oct. 16
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MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor is challenging an MSCI proposal that could reclassify bitcoin-treasury firms as "nonoperating" and potentially remove Strategy from major indices. JPMorgan estimates roughly $2.8B in passive outflows if exclusion occurs, creating event-driven selling pressure in the equity proxy most tied to BTC exposure. The consultation runs to Sept 30, with a decision expected around Oct 16, keeping uncertainty elevated.
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● High
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BTC/USDT-1.83%
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▼ Bearish
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MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor has sent a formal letter to MSCI opposing a proposed rule revision that could lead to his company being removed from key indexes. MSCI is considering reclassifying companies that hold alternative assets such as bitcoin as financial stocks, a change that could see Strategy excluded given its $23.93 billion float-adjusted market capitalization—about 87% of the affected pool. JPMorgan estimates the move could trigger about $2.8 billion in passive-fund outflows. The consultation runs through Sept. 30, with a final decision expected around Oct. 16, covering six companies including Strategy.
