Stocks of Cryptocurrency-Holding Companies Face Exclusion from MSCI, Potentially Triggering $20 Billion in Forced Sales

MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital International), a global provider of equity indices, is considering excluding companies that hold large amounts of cryptocurrency from its major indices. MSCI plans to announce its final decision on January 15, 2026, and if approved, the exclusion would be implemented during the index revision in February of the same year. MSCI is a company that provides stock indices referenced by institutional investors worldwide. Its indices are widely used as benchmarks for the management of ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) and index funds (investment trusts that track indices). When a company is included in an MSCI index, it aligns with trillions of dollars worth of funds...