[MSCI May Exclude Digital Asset Reserve Companies Next Year, Related Firms Face Pressure] Analysts indicate that MSCI may decide in January next year to exclude Digital Asset Reserve Companies (DATs) from its indices, which would put pressure on related firms. MSCI initiated a consultation in October to discuss whether to exclude companies with over 50% of their balance sheets in crypto assets. The consultation period ends on December 31, with the final decision to be announced on January 15 and changes taking effect in February. The list of affected companies includes Strategy Inc., Sharplink Gaming, Riot Platforms, Marathon Digital Holdings, and 38 other firms. Analysts point out that if the exclusion decision takes effect, funds tracking the indices will be forced to sell, potentially leading to $2.8 billion in outflows for Strategy Inc.