MSCI Index Shake-Up Sparks Backlash

[tradelikepro]

JPMorgan flagged MSCI’s plan to remove crypto treasury firms like MSTR from major indexes, potentially triggering $2.8–8.8B in outflows. Speculation about JPMorgan holding a short position in MSTR has intensified the boycott, with supporters urging users to withdraw funds and back Bitcoin.

[Abdul Khan]

The shake-up timing couldn’t be worse.

[Nahid Hossen]

Investors weren’t ready for this at all.