MSCI's New Rules to Oust Major Bitcoin Holders? 39 Companies May Be Affected

Question

Recently, an organization called "Bitcoin for Corporations" has spoken out, directly targeting MSCI. Why? Because MSCI is planning a new rule: if more than half of a company's assets are in digital currencies, sorry, but you might be kicked out of the world's major indexes.This sounds pretty absurd. A company is running its business just fine, but just because it holds a bit more Bitcoin on its balance sheet, it gets labeled as "fund-like"? Does that logic even hold up? By this standard, companies like MicroStrategy and Marathon Digital—up to 39 companies in total—could be affected.The opposition is straightforward: why only focus on crypto assets? What about other companies with large exposures on their balance sheets? Plus, once this rule is implemented, the indexes might experience unpredictable volatility. Simply put, the standards are inconsistent, and enforcement could get chaotic.MSCI is still discussing the matter with various market participants and no final decision has been made. But this move has already made many people worry: will companies holding Bitcoin be marginalized by such a one-size-fits-all rule?

CommunityLurker · Accepted Answer

This double standard approach is really amazing. Why only target crypto assets?

MSCI's recent move is truly outrageous, causing the coin-holding companies to tremble.

Wait, 39 companies? That seems like it’s going to get big.

Here comes another rule flip-flop act, I’m just watching.

If the index can kick out companies at will, what trust is there left?

OldLeekConfession · Answer

Stirring things up again, huh? Is MSCI trying to force all the major holders out?

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Such a double standard, why only target crypto assets...

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39 companies are trembling, I feel bad for them just watching this

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If this rule really passes, the market is going to explode

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Isn’t it just the traditional financial sector not wanting to see us thrive? Same old story

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Getting kicked out just for holding over 50%? That logic is absurd

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Companies are starting to get anxious, I’ve been anxious for a while now, haha

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What exactly is MSCI discussing? Hurry up and make a decision already

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Still under discussion, another cliffhanger

GateUser-0717ab66 · Answer

I'm numb, is MSCI going to crash the market? Who are they selectively suppressing?

GasFeeVictim · Answer

Here we go again? MSCI just wants to kick us all out, huh?

ZKProofster · Answer

lmao msci suddenly discovering that bitcoin holdings exist? technically speaking, this is just risk management theater. they're not banning crypto—they're just admitting they don't have a proper framework for it yet, which is... honestly hilarious given how long this has been around.

AirdropHunter007 · Answer

This rule is a bit ridiculous. Why is it only targeting the crypto space? The double standards in traditional finance are still ongoing.

AirdropAnxiety · Answer

I'm just saying, isn't MSCI being too double-standard with this move? Why are they only targeting crypto?