2026-01-07 01:20:36

MSCI announced an important decision: in the index adjustment in February 2026, the plan to remove digital asset treasury companies (DATCOs) from the MSCI Global Investable Market Index will be temporarily suspended.

What does this mean? Companies of this type that are already included in the index can continue to be retained, and new DATCOs still have the opportunity to be included. The index handling method will remain unchanged, and there will be no significant shocks as a result.

For the digital asset industry, this is a positive signal — at least at this point in time, the major international index systems have not adopted an exclusionary attitude. However, MSCI's subsequent adjustments will still need to be closely watched.

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RamenStacker

· 18h ago

Not kicked out? That's okay, at least MSCI hasn't completely turned its back. Wait, is this paving the way for future adjustments? Finally, some decent news, DATCOs are temporarily preserved. MSCI's move is clever, not offending traditional finance while giving crypto a breathing space. Basically, just wait and see; it's not being implemented for now, who knows what will happen later. This should be a positive for the Bitcoin ecosystem, although it's not a major event. Interesting, it feels like a buffering period.

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SchrödingersNode

· 19h ago

Huh, isn't this essentially an indirect approval? It feels like MSCI is finally loosening up a bit. Not removing it for now = a reason to continue hodling? Or are they setting another trap... we'll see what happens next. Mainstream institutions are softening their stance, which is definitely a good sign. Wait, are the words "not removing for now" hinting at a backup plan? Anyway, don't rush to run away. Let's wait and see what happens in 2026. This time, at least, it wasn't forcibly shut down. Take it slow, everyone.

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BuyTheTop

· 01-07 02:39

Not being kicked out is good news, and this wave of MSCI has given us some face. DATCOs seem to be able to continue surviving, and there's no immediate threat. Wait, this is just temporary... we still need to keep an eye on it. This signal is good; at least the mainstream hasn't outright rejected us. It mainly depends on how MSCI will proceed later, cautious optimism. But this kind of "not now" sounds a bit uncertain... will it come again next time? The fact that it is retained means there is still hope, and new projects can also enter. It feels like just a delaying tactic, so we should keep paying attention. Things are stable for now; just continue monitoring MSCI's movements. Mainstream indices are willing to accept us, which shows there is still recognition.

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LiquidatedAgain

· 01-07 01:50

No liquidation this time, so let's consider it good news. It's worth a thousand gold to know earlier. MSCI's move was pretty decent; not removing it for now is fine. At least the risk points have been pushed back. But don't get too excited too early. The real test will come with future adjustments. I'm watching closely. Let's wait and see if something unexpected happens in February. I've seen this kind of thing many times.

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MevShadowranger

· 01-07 01:48

Haha, MSCI didn't kick us out this time, is that a surprise? Wait, this is really just a delaying tactic... Not implementing for now ≠ never implementing, we need to keep a close watch DATCOs can still get on board, this signal is quite clear Mainstream finance still has to admit us, haha There's still time to tinker before 2026, don't be too optimistic Actually, it's just a lack of consensus, dragging it out This matter isn't as pessimistic as imagined, somewhat a positive signal But the real test might just be beginning...

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SleepyValidator

· 01-07 01:47

Not removing it for now? This seems to be giving DATCOs a breather, but next time the adjustment might be unpredictable... By the way, this decision is probably favorable for BTC spot ETFs, right? It's basically a delaying tactic, nothing serious. Institutions still want to keep this piece of the cake. Let's wait and see how they proceed later; the tactics are all the same anyway.

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FastLeaver

· 01-07 01:47

Wow, MSCI chickened out? Not implementing it for now probably means they haven't made up their minds yet. Speaking of DATCOs surviving in mainstream indices, it's definitely a victory for us... right? But don't celebrate too early; there are still variables ahead. MSCI: I'll think about it some more... us: Just give us a clear answer. I'm just worried they'll come up with some new tricks another day. Being recognized by the mainstream still feels pretty good, at least we weren't wiped out.

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PessimisticOracle

· 01-07 01:45

Wait, is MSCI easing up or really changing their stance? It feels like playing Tai Chi. Not implementing for now ≠ never implementing, don't be fooled by the "positive signals." Institutions love this approach, say no at first, then secretly change the rules later. Let's see next year, DATCOs are probably celebrating now, making a killing this round. But to be honest, this is indeed a short-term positive; the more we can survive, the better.

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Hash_Bandit

· 01-07 01:38

ngl this is basically msci pumping the brakes on the fud machine... they had us sweating there for a sec lol. datcos staying in the index means the difficulty adjustment didn't happen, if that makes sense? mainstream finance finally realizing bitcoin treasury plays aren't going anywhere

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NFTragedy

· 01-07 01:27

Uh... MSCI didn't kick us out this time, so I guess it's giving us a buffer period? It's temporarily maintained, but it still feels like we're observing, not truly optimistic. The attitude of mainstream institutions doesn't seem to be outright rejection, which is the key point. Keep watching, don't be too optimistic, the next step is the real highlight. Hmm... at least it's not an immediate clearance, which is already good.

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