Fold Holdings secures Russell 2000 inclusion as MSCI weighs digital asset treasury exclusions for 2025
On December 22, Fold Holdings, a Bitcoin-focused financial services company, announced its inclusion in the Russell 2000 Index, a benchmark tracking small-cap U.S. equities. At the same time, MSCI has proposed removing firms whose digital asset holdings make up 50% or more of total assets from its indexes, a move analysts say could trigger multi‑billion‑dollar outflows. MSCI's consultation runs until January 15, 2025, and its final decision may shape how other major index providers treat companies with large crypto treasuries.
