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Strategy to Be Removed From MSCI Index, Raising Bitcoin Buying Concerns

Strategy, the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, is facing concerns that its ability to continue accumulating the cryptocurrency could weaken after being removed from a major global equity index. MSCI, the global index provider, released the results of its November 2026 Index Review on Nov

MSCI has announced that it will remove Strategy, the world's largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, from its MSCI USA Index effective November 30, 2026. The decision follows MSCI's new methodology that restricts the inclusion of "non-operating companies" - businesses whose financial asset holdings outweigh their actual operating activities.

The move is expected to have a negative impact on Strategy's ability to continue accumulating Bitcoin, with up to $2.8 billion in selling pressure estimated by JPMorgan. Despite the announcement, the Bitcoin market has remained relatively stable, with Bitcoin trading around $74,000 following the news.

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