Bitcoin Falls Below ¥11 Million as Nvidia CEO Resignation and MSCI Exclusion Weigh
Bitcoin's yen price fell below ¥11 million, its lowest in 3 months, due to Nvidia's CEO resignation, MSCI index exclusions, and US inflation data. Nvidia shares dropped 14%, and US Bitcoin ETFs saw $595.98M outflows. Analysts cite risk aversion and index-tracking fund selling pressure.
How this was made
The 30-second read
Why it matters
The combined tech and index‑fund pressure is likely to keep Bitcoin under pressure in the short term, though any positive catalyst could reverse the trend.
Market read
Crypto markets are reacting to tech sector turmoil and index‑fund rebalancing, creating a short‑term trading opportunity.
What to watch
Potential inflows from institutional investors or policy shifts could offset the current downside.
Background
Bitcoin’s price drop follows a string of negative tech news, notably Nvidia’s CEO resignation and MSCI’s plan to drop major Bitcoin holders from its indexes.
Ticker impact
Bitcoin fell below ¥11 million, down about 6.6% in 24 hours, after Nvidia CEO resignation and MSCI index exclusions pressured risk assets.
likely pressure as traders price in broader tech weakness and index‑fund outflows
Crypto is reacting to macro‑tech risk factors; no new fundamental support for Bitcoin, so momentum may stay negative.
Market effects
Tech sector weakness spills into crypto, reducing risk‑on appetite.
Japanese yen‑denominated Bitcoin price shows sharp decline, indicating regional investor sentiment shift.
Crypto markets worldwide may see sell pressure as broader risk assets retreat.
Counterpoint
If the sell‑off is over‑reacted, Bitcoin could find support and rebound on liquidity needs.
Key entities
- CompanyNvidia
CEO Jensen Huang resigned, causing a 14% share drop and broader tech sell‑off.
- Index ProviderMSCI
Announced removal of major Bitcoin holder Strategy from US indexes, prompting fund outflows.




