If MSCI's decision to exclude MicroStrategy sets a precedent, other index providers like NASDAQ 100 or Russell might follow, leading to total forced selling of MSTR stock reaching up to $8.8 billion, representing 15-20% of its market cap, following the MSCI decision on January 15, 2026.
"If MSCI sets this precedent, other index providers like the NASDAQ 100 or the Russell indices might follow suit. And if that happens, the total force selling could reach as high as $8.8 billion. That is roughly 15 to 20% of Strategy's entire market cap."