Strategy — the original “bitcoin-on-NASDAQ” proxy — is now facing its most consequential structural risk since Michael Saylor began converting the firm into a leveraged BTC holding vehicle five years ago.

A new JPMorgan research note warns that Strategy is “at risk of exclusion from major equity indices” as MSCI approaches a key January 15 decision on whether companies with large digital-asset treasuries belong in traditional stock benchmarks.

MSCI is weighing a rule that would remove companies whose digital-asset holdings exceed 50% of total assets — a category in which Strategy sits at the extreme. 

With the company’s market cap hovering around $59 billion and nearly…

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Billionaire investor Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, reiterated his cautious stance on Bitcoin this week, revealing that he holds only a small fraction of the cryptocurrency in his portfolio. 

Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Dalio said, “I have a small percentage of Bitcoin… I’ve had it forever, like 1% of my portfolios,” underscoring his committed and limited exposure to the asset.

Dalio, long known for his macroeconomic insights and somewhat dubious Bitcoin takes, emphasized that Bitcoin faces structural challenges that hinder its adoption as a global reserve currency. 

He pointed to Bitcoin’s transparency and traceability as major constraints,…

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Bitcoin price is trading at lows of $86,610, down over 1% over the past 24 hours, with a 24-hour trading volume of $87 billion. 

The top cryptocurrency is currently 5% below its seven-day high of $92,944 but is currently making new seven-day and seven-month lows. With a circulating supply of 19,950,600 BTC out of a maximum of 21 million, the global Bitcoin market cap is $1.78 trillion, reflecting a 1% decline over the past day.

The bitcoin price traded above $92,000 overnight but sharply dumped in early eastern-time zone trading to lows in the $86,000s range.

The Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index currently sits in “Extreme Fear.”

The U.S. labor market showed unexpected…

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Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) introduced today the Bitcoin For America Act in the U.S. House of Representatives, a landmark proposal designed to modernize the U.S. financial system and position the nation at the forefront of the global digital asset economy. 

The bill would allow Americans to pay federal taxes in bitcoin, with all proceeds deposited into a newly created Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR).

“By allowing taxpayers to pay federal taxes in Bitcoin and directing those funds into a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, the nation gains a tangible asset that appreciates over time—unlike the U.S. dollar, which is susceptible to inflation,” Davidson said. “This bill strengthens…

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Metaplanet has introduced a new two-tier preferred equity structure designed to deepen its bitcoin-centric financing model, launching a senior Class A instrument called MARS and a new perpetual Class B preferred share, MERCURY, that is expected to raise roughly $150 million. 

The move positions the Tokyo-listed firm as the latest major bitcoin treasury company to adopt a perpetual preferred structure, following Strategy and Strive.

MARS — short for Metaplanet Adjustable Rate Security — becomes the top layer of the company’s capital stack. The senior preferred shares are non-dilutive, offer no conversion rights, and feature monthly dividends that adjust based on where the…

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Metaplanet is moving to expand its already massive Bitcoin treasury with a new $150 million raise through Class B perpetual preferred shares. The Tokyo-listed firm aims to accelerate its long-term Bitcoin accumulation strategy without diluting shareholder voting power. Investors receive a steady 4.9% annual dividend, while the company channels fresh capital directly into BTC purchases.

The initiative strengthens Metaplanet’s role as one of Asia’s most aggressive corporate Bitcoin adopters, already holding more than 30,000 BTC. Management views Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, aligning with a broader trend of publicly traded firms integrating digital assets into their balance sheets. The perpetual preferred structure gives Metaplanet durable funding that matches its long-range crypto outlook.

The offering also highlights how traditional finance tools are being adapted for Bitcoin-centric strategies across Asia. By pairing income-focused securities with a Bitcoin treasury model, Metaplanet positions itself as a regional benchmark for listed companies seeking deeper exposure to digital assets.

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