Strive, the 14th-largest public Bitcoin holder, is calling on MSCI to withdraw its proposal that would exclude companies with crypto exposure exceeding 50% of total assets from global indexes. The plan could force firms like Strategy out of the MSCI World Index. JPMorgan estimates the move could result in losses of up to $2.8 billion for affected companies.

Bitcoin has recorded realized losses comparable to levels last seen after the FTX collapse, blockchain data show. Short-term traders are exiting positions while long-term holders remain steady. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $196 million in net outflows on December 5, part of nearly $2.9 billion in withdrawals over 30 days.

Strategy announced a $1.44 billion reserve designed to protect its Bitcoin holdings from forced liquidation during market downturns. CEO Phong Le said the reserve will cover dividend payments and debt obligations for at least 12 months. The move addresses market concerns about potential Bitcoin sales if the company's stock price declines significantly.

Bitcoin has fallen below $90,000 despite nearly a month of steady accumulation by wallets holding 10–10,000 BTC. Data show sustained increases in holdings among whale and shark cohorts, yet the price has continued its downward trajectory. The divergence suggests that large-holder buying no longer functions as a reliable bullish signal, with structural sell pressure and liquidity constraints absorbing inflows.

Bitcoin dropped 5% from recent peaks and slipped below $90,000 on Friday, prompting market watchers to evaluate whether the cryptocurrency might revisit its November support levels. The digital asset is currently stabilizing around $88,000 after losing the key $90,000 threshold. Analysts note the market structure remains intact but emphasize that a swift recovery is necessary to prevent further downside.

Bitcoin has gained approximately 12% since December 1, 2025, when the Federal Reserve officially ended its Quantitative Tightening program. The advance coincides with inflation data from Truflation showing a year-over-year rate of 2.45%, down from 2.7% in November. Markets are pricing in an 87.2% probability of a 25 basis point rate cut at the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee meeting, according to CME FedWatch.

Strive, a Nasdaq-listed structured-finance firm holding over 7,500 BTC, has formally opposed MSCI's proposed rule to exclude companies with Bitcoin holdings exceeding 50% of total assets from global equity benchmarks. The company argues the threshold violates index neutrality principles and unfairly targets Bitcoin-treasury operators. MSCI is scheduled to announce its decision on January 15.

Two early Bitcoin wallets transferred a combined 2,000 BTC worth over $178 million on December 5. The wallets had been inactive since 2011 and 2012 before executing full-balance transfers. Data show the movements appear to be consolidation activity rather than immediate exchange deposits, occurring as Bitcoin traded near $89,300.