Markets·October 15, 2026 at 6:15 PM EDT·2 sources
MSCI finalizes index rules that put Strategy, crypto treasury firms at risk of exclusion
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News
Ineligibility beginsNov. 30
Final affected-firm list dueNov. 11
What happened
- MSCI finalized rules that could exclude Strategy, Metaplanet and SharpLink from its indexes as non-operating companies.
- The rules target firms whose balance sheets are dominated by a single asset, including crypto-treasury companies.
- MSCI will publish the final list of affected firms on Nov. 11; ineligibility begins Nov. 30.
Final affected-firm list due
Nov. 11
Ineligibility begins
Nov. 30
Why it matters
Potential index removal could affect demand and market access for crypto-treasury companies and is relevant to markets professionals monitoring index eligibility and passive flows.
What to watch. MSCI’s final list of affected firms on Nov. 11, followed by the rules taking effect Nov. 30.
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Timeline
- First reported by The BlockOct 15MSCI finalizes index rules that put Strategy, crypto treasury firms at risk of exclusion
- Decrypt reportsOct 16Bitcoin Treasury Giant Strategy Faces Index Removal Under Finalized MSCI Rules
Who is involved
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