MSCI non-operating company index rules stories

Oct 26, 2026

Strategy pauses bitcoin purchases, spends $205 million on STRC buybacks

Strategy did not buy or sell any bitcoin during the week of October 19-25, ending a five-week acquisition streak. Instead, the company repurchased $204.9 million of STRC preferred shares, reducing USD cash by 46%.

Oct 26, 20265 sources

Oct 15, 2026

MSCI approves index rules that could exclude Strategy and crypto treasury firms

MSCI finalized new eligibility rules for non-operating holding companies that could lead to the exclusion of Strategy (MSTR) and other Bitcoin treasury companies from its global equity indexes, potentially forcing passive funds to sell shares.

Oct 15, 20263 sources