MSCI announced on January 7, 2026, that it will not remove Digital Asset Treasury Companies (DATCOs) from its Global Investable Market Indices for now. Companies holding over 50% of total assets in digital assets, such as Strategy Inc., will maintain their current index treatment. This move is intended to buy time to research how to distinguish between "investment-type" and "operating-type" enterprises, with plans to launch broader consultation to develop new assessment standards such as financial statement metrics. The market responded positively, with Strategy stock rising over 6% in after-hours trading, temporarily easing the risk of passive fund selling pressure. MSCI emphasized that it may in the future restrict the inclusion of such companies in factor adjustments and new additions by scale, with industry observers viewing the decision as reflecting the cautious approach of the traditional financial system toward digital asset integration.
MSCI announced on January 7, 2026, that it will not remove Digital Asset Treasury Companies (DATCOs) from its Global Investable Market Indices for now. Companies holding over 50% of total assets in digital assets, such as Strategy Inc., will maintain their current index treatment. This move is intended to buy time to research how to distinguish between "investment-type" and "operating-type" enterprises, with plans to launch broader consultation to develop new assessment standards such as financial statement metrics. The market responded positively, with Strategy stock rising over 6% in after-hours trading, temporarily easing the risk of passive fund selling pressure. MSCI emphasized that it may in the future restrict the inclusion of such companies in factor adjustments and new additions by scale, with industry observers viewing the decision as reflecting the cautious approach of the traditional financial system toward digital asset integration.