Strategy Stocks Fall 3.64% as Bitcoin Breaks $70,000 Ahead of MSCI Exit
Strategy (MSTR) shares dropped 3.64% to $110.24 on November 13 as Bitcoin fell 3% to $69,342. MSCI will remove MSTR from its indexes on November 30, potentially triggering $2.8B-$8.8B in outflows. MSTR holds 848,517 Bitcoin, bought at an average of $75,446 each, now trading at an 8.1% loss.
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The 30-second read
Why it matters
The combined effect of index exclusion and a sub‑cost Bitcoin price creates immediate downside pressure on MSTR, with possible continued outflows if other index providers follow suit.
Market read
MSTR's price action reflects both a corporate governance change (index removal) and a macro‑crypto price move, offering a short‑term trading opportunity.
What to watch
Potential short‑term buying from contrarian traders betting on a bounce in Bitcoin and a discount valuation relative to book.
Background
MSCI announced it will delete Strategy from its USA, World and ACWI indexes after Nov 30, citing its fund‑like structure. The move follows a Bitcoin price dip below the company's average cost basis.
Ticker impact
Strategy (MSTR) shares fell 3.64% after MSCI announced the company will be removed from its indexes and Bitcoin slipped below $70,000.
likely downside pressure as investors anticipate outflows and difficulty raising capital
MSCI removal could trigger up to $8.8 bn of outflows; Bitcoin trading below cost reduces funding options, both supporting a near‑term price decline.
Market effects
Crypto‑exposed tech stocks may face heightened volatility as MSCI trims exposure to firms with large Bitcoin holdings.
U.S. markets could see modest weakness in the technology sector due to index rebalancing.
Global index providers may follow MSCI's rule, potentially affecting other Bitcoin‑linked companies worldwide.
Counterpoint
If Bitcoin rebounds above MSTR's average cost, the company could regain funding flexibility and attract new buyers despite the index removal.
Key entities
- companyStrategy
NASDAQ‑listed firm holding ~848,500 Bitcoin, subject to MSCI index removal.
- index providerMSCI
Global index company removing Strategy from its indexes.
- cryptoBitcoin
Digital asset whose price decline triggered the move.



