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MSCI 'Operating Assets' Rule Threatens Strategy and Metaplanet, BPI Paper Says

  • —MSCI's simulated deletions include Strategy, Metaplanet and Yellow Cake
  • —JPMorgan: Strategy removal could trigger $2.8 billion in selling, up to $8.8 billion if other providers follow
  • —BPI says 'operating assets' is not defined under U.S. GAAP or IFRS
  • —MSCI decision expected by Oct. 16, with changes slated for the Dec. 1 index review
Why it matters: Removing bitcoin treasury firms from MSCI indexes could force billions in mechanical selling, pressuring Strategy and Metaplanet shares.
Source: Bitcoin.com