JPMorgan warns S&P 500’s rejection is a ‘blow’ to crypto treasuries

Group 1 - The S&P 500's rejection of MicroStrategy, now rebranded as Strategy, is seen as a significant warning to companies heavily invested in Bitcoin, despite meeting technical requirements [1][2][3] - Analysts from JPMorgan describe the decision as a "blow to crypto treasuries," indicating a reluctance to include companies that operate more like Bitcoin funds than traditional businesses [2][5] - The exclusion of MicroStrategy from the S&P 500 suggests that the indirect exposure to Bitcoin through such companies may be reaching its limits, impacting their stock performance and institutional investment [3][5] Group 2 - MicroStrategy holds the largest public Bitcoin treasury, with 638,460 BTC, significantly outpacing other companies, which positions it as a proxy for investors seeking crypto exposure [6][5] - The decision by the S&P 500 committee raises concerns that other index providers may reconsider their inclusion of crypto treasury companies, potentially affecting their market presence [5][2] - Currently, public companies collectively hold about 1,006,592 BTC, representing approximately 4.8% of the total supply, with ETFs and funds holding the majority at 1.63 million BTC [6]