Saylor defends Bitcoin’s strength against MSCI removal concerns during stock selloff.

Strategic Chairman Takes a Stand Amid Stock Decline

With the company’s stock continuing its downward trend, Strategic Chairman Michael Saylor has recently adopted a bold posture for the second time in just a few weeks.

On Friday morning, Saylor addressed concerns regarding the possibility of MicroStrategy (ticker MSTR) being removed from major stock indexes by MSCI. Known for its pioneering role in Bitcoin finance, the company is listed in significant indexes such as the Nasdaq 100, MSCI USA, and MSCI World.

“Strategies aren’t just funds, trusts, or holding companies,” Saylor remarked. “We are a publicly traded company that runs a $500 million software business, and our unique financial strategy leverages Bitcoin as our productive capital.”

Last month, MSCI revealed it was contemplating whether to exclude digital asset treasury companies from its index, with a decision expected by January 15, 2026. Analysts at JPMorgan indicated this week that MicroStrategy could experience around $2.8 billion in outflows if it were to be removed from these stock indexes. Should other index providers follow suit, another $8.8 billion could be at risk.

As of now, MicroStrategy has accumulated a total of 649,870 BTC, valued at approximately $48.4 billion. This represents more than 3% of the overall Bitcoin supply of 21 million coins. The past month has seen Bitcoin prices drop roughly 24%, a trend attributed mainly to retail selling in spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs.

“If MicroStrategy gets taken off these indexes, it could really pressure its valuation, given that passive index funds own a large portion of it,” stated the analysts.

Although Saylor continues to make purchases, many investors in MicroStrategy are opting to sell. The stock has plummeted around 13.5% in the past week alone and about 44% over the last month. Currently, shares are trading at around $173.50, a drop from their all-time high of over $450 reached in July.

“Passive vehicles and holding companies can’t replicate what we do. Index classification doesn’t define us,” Saylor emphasized. “Our approach is long-term, our faith in Bitcoin is unwavering, and our commitment to establishing the first digital currency institution grounded in sound monetary and financial innovation remains intact.”