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MSCI revises criteria for digital asset inclusion in global indexes

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Oct 17
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What happened

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MSCI announced a new framework on October 15, 2026, revising its eligibility rules for global equity indexes. These rules target companies that hold digital assets, specifically those with corporate Bitcoin treasuries. A simulation flagged Strategy Inc. and Metaplanet as potential deletions, with the final list of affected companies due November 11, 2026.

From foreignpolicyjournal.com

Why it matters

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The revised criteria extend MSCI's existing exclusion treatment to corporate issuers identified through quantitative testing. This change could influence the market inclusion and demand for stocks that hold Bitcoin. The decision to revise the criteria also contributed to heightened volatility and selling pressure in the cryptocurrency market during the week of October 12–16, 2026.

MSCI rules are targeting asset accumulation companies, impacting Bitcoin treasury firms like Strategy Inc.

From foreignpolicyjournal.com, fixygen.ua

Who's involved

  • MSCIAmerican financial service provider that announced the new framework for global equity indexes.
  • StrategyAmerican technology company flagged in a simulation for potential removal from MSCI’s global equity indexes.
  • BitcoinDigital cash system and associated currency whose holding by companies is being targeted by the new criteria.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • StrategySpeculative

    Index exclusion might lead to massive stock outflows and financing challenges for Bitcoin treasury firms.

  • BitMine ImmersionSpeculative

    Index exclusion could reduce share demand, challenging the funding model of Bitcoin treasury firms.

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  1. MSCI rules are targeting digital assets and companies that hold them.1 source
  2. MSCI updated its criteria, targeting companies holding Bitcoin treasuries.1 source

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