Strategy Faces Potential Exclusion from MSCI Indices Amid Market Concerns

According to PANews, Strategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, is in discussions with index provider MSCI regarding a potential removal from the MSCI USA and MSCI World indices. MSCI is expected to make a decision by January 15, 2026. If the exclusion occurs, it could lead to an outflow of up to $8.8 billion, particularly from funds held through passive investment tools like ETFs. Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy, stated that the company is actively involved in the process but expressed uncertainty about the scale of outflows predicted by JP Morgan. Saylor also noted that the recent sharp decline in Bitcoin prices from the October high of $120,000, coupled with the AI bubble and economic uncertainties, has put pressure on risk assets. Strategy's stock has fallen over 37% this year. As a digital asset financial reserve company, Strategy provides investors with exposure to risk assets through cryptocurrency holdings. However, the current market downturn may force similar companies to sell assets, further exacerbating downward price pressure.