9 Ways MSCI’s Proposed Digital Asset Rule Could Undermine Index Neutrality
A major rule change is being considered by MSCI, one of the most influential index providers in global markets. If adopted, it would materially alter how public companies that hold digital assets—particularly Bitcoin—are classified and included in major equity indexes. For companies, investors, asset managers, and anyone who depends on index-based benchmarks, this proposal raises fundamental […]
Shortsighted Shift at MSCI Singles Out Bitcoin Treasury Companies and Undercuts Benchmark Neutrality
MSCI is considering a new rule that would remove companies from its Global Investable Market Indexes if 50% or more of their assets are held in digital assets such as Bitcoin. The proposal appears simple, but the implications are far-reaching. It would affect companies like Michael Saylor’s Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), Eric and Donald Trump Jr’s American Bitcoin Corp (ABTC), and […]