"MSCI Inc., a New York-based publicly traded company listed on the NYSE with a market capitalization of $43.76 billion and a stock price of $565.68 as of January 2, is a key player in the investment world. It curates over 246,000 equity indexes daily, with more than $18.3 trillion in assets under management benchmarked to them. These indices serve as blueprints for funds and portfolios, helping investors gain exposure to specific market segments."
"The issue began on October 10, 2025, when MSCI issued a consultation proposal to exclude companies with 50% or more of their assets in digital assets like Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies from its Global Investable Market Indexes. The rationale: such firms operate more like funds than traditional businesses. The proposal named 39 companies, including Bitcoin holders like Strategy and Metaplanet. The announcement triggered an immediate market reaction, with Bitcoin experiencing a sharp intraday plunge of roughly $12,000 on the same day,"
MSCI will decide whether to exclude companies holding large Bitcoin reserves from global benchmarks, with a decision due January 15. MSCI curates over 246,000 equity indexes and benchmarks more than $18.3 trillion in assets, shaping index-driven portfolios. The October 10 proposal would remove firms with 50% or more of assets in digital assets from Global Investable Market Indexes, naming 39 companies. The announcement triggered an immediate market reaction, including an intraday Bitcoin plunge of roughly $12,000. Estimates of forced selling if implemented range from $10 billion to $15 billion, potentially affecting index composition and corporate treasury strategies.
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