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MSCI tightens index rules, putting Strategy at risk of exclusion

Index provider MSCI plans stricter eligibility rules for non-operating companies, which could remove bitcoin treasury firms such as Michael Saylor's company. Strategy shares dropped over 3% the day after the announcement.

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What happened

MSCI Inc. announced on Thursday, October 15, that it will tighten eligibility standards for non-operating companies in its global benchmark indexes. The change could lead to the removal of Strategy Inc., the bitcoin treasury company led by Michael Saylor, and other bitcoin treasury firms. Strategy stock fell more than 3% on Friday after the announcement.

Why it matters

Index removal could force funds to sell Strategy shares, and reports ask whether that selling could reach bitcoin.

Timeline

  1. Oct 15: MSCI Inc. announced it will tighten eligibility standards for non-operating companies in its global benchmark indexes.
  2. Oct 16, 10:49 AM ET: Strategy stock fell more than 3% on Friday after the new eligibility rules were announced.
  3. Oct 17, 3:13 AM ET: Reports said the new rules could push Strategy out of MSCI's indexes and force funds to sell MSTR shares.

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