Microstrategy delisted from MSCI index by...?
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MicroStrategy retains its inclusion in the MSCI World and MSCI USA indexes after MSCI decided against a proposed rule that would have excluded companies with digital asset holdings exceeding 50% of total assets.
Yahoo NewsThe decision was made by MSCI (the index provider) regarding MicroStrategy (the company), following concerns raised by institutional investors and analysts from JPMorgan about DATCOs resembling investment funds.
Yahoo Newsthestreet.comAlthough MSCI initially proposed excluding firms with over 50% digital asset exposure in late 2025, it concluded in early January 2026 that it required further research before implementing such a change, effectively granting MicroStrategy a reprieve.
Yahoo Newsthestreet.comRemaining in these indexes prevents an estimated $2.8 billion in immediate passive outflows for MicroStrategy and maintains its status as a mainstream equity proxy for Bitcoin exposure.
thestreet.comyoutube.comNote: While the immediate threat of removal in the February 2026 review was dismissed, MSCI's decision to continue consulting on non-operating companies suggests MicroStrategy's index status could face renewed challenges in future reviews after the market's March 31, 2026 resolution date.
MSCI officially announced it will not implement the proposal to exclude Digital Asset Treasury Companies (DATCOs) like MicroStrategy from its global indexes during the February 2026 Index Review.
Yahoo Newsthestreet.comMSCI confirmed that MicroStrategy remains included in both the MSCI World and MSCI USA indexes with no removal or transfer announced following its 2026 Global Market Accessibility Review.
polymarket.comMicroStrategy stock surged more than 5% to trade at $166.50 immediately after MSCI's decision to keep DATCOs in its indices.
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MSCI's authoritative January 6, 2026 announcement explicitly stated that the exclusion of digital asset treasury companies will not be implemented in the February 2026 Index Review, directly removing the primary mechanism for removal.
polychances.comthestreet.comMicroStrategy's market capitalization remains well above inclusion thresholds, and the company meets all quantitative eligibility criteria required for index maintenance.
polychances.comThe specific policy threat targeting MicroStrategy's classification as a DATCO was formally dismissed by MSCI, leaving no credible catalyst for removal before the March 31 deadline.
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MSCI emphasized in its January statement that scrutiny regarding DATCOs is far from concluded and plans to initiate a broader consultation on "non-operating companies in general," indicating future risk remains.
Yahoo NewsMSCI imposed significant restrictions on DATCOs, including freezing any new additions or shifts within size segments and delaying increases in factor exposures, which limits future passive inflows even if the company stays included.
Yahoo NewsThe 50% digital asset threshold regarding asset allocation remains unchanged in MSCI's rules, meaning the fundamental eligibility conflict that sparked the delisting risk has not been permanently resolved.
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