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📅 November 20 | United States
A quiet but financially impactful move is shaking the global market: several stock market indices—including the giant MSCI—are eliminating cryptocurrency-linked exposure, which could trigger billions of dollars in outflows. According to a recent analysis by JPMorgan, this reconfiguration directly affects passive funds, ETFs, and institutional vehicles that rely heavily on these indices to determine their composition.

📖JPMorgan's analysis highlights a phenomenon that could alter the dynamics of the institutional market. The MSCI indices—along with other global indices—have begun to reduce or eliminate their exposure to companies with strong ties to cryptocurrencies. This decision implies immediate changes in the portfolios of funds that replicate these indices, especially so-called passive funds, which automatically move enormous volumes of capital.
This elimination could cause billions of dollars in outflows from companies associated with crypto activities. Although it does not specify a precise figure, it emphasizes that the impact will be “significant” due to the size of the assets managed by funds that track the MSCI, FTSE, and other international benchmarks.
The affected companies include firms related to Bitcoin mining, blockchain infrastructure providers, technology companies with direct exposure to digital assets, and even organizations with substantial revenues from the Web3 sector. By being excluded from these indices, these companies automatically lose the support of institutional flows that depend on strict inclusion criteria.
JPMorgan highlights that this trend is partly due to concerns about volatility, regulatory transparency, and reputational risks—factors that continue to hinder the full adoption of digital assets in traditional financial markets. Some indices are seeking to reduce exposure to sectors they still consider immature or with uncertain regulatory frameworks.
If more indices replicate this strategy, the market could experience a massive institutional reconfiguration, affecting prices, liquidity, and the visibility of crypto companies in public markets. For now, the bank warns that the upcoming quarterly rebalancing will be key to measuring the true magnitude of the outflows.

Topic Opinion:
I believe these exclusions are more symbolic than fundamentally impactful: the sector must continue moving towards clearer regulation, robust accounting metrics, and corporate practices that inspire trust. Even so, I'm convinced that the future of the ecosystem doesn't depend solely on indices. Innovation continues, infrastructure is improving, and real-world use cases keep growing.
💬 Do you think these mass exits will have a lasting impact on the crypto sector?

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A shift is taking place in the U.S. ETF landscape, and this time it’s not happening through formal announcements but through subtle regulatory signals.
Key Takeaways:
New SEC guidance appears to speed up the approval process for pending crypto ETFs.
Analysts say Bitwise’s XRP ETF may be the closest to launching next.
The shift comes as crypto markets face heavy selling pressure and extreme volatility.
XRPC’s record-breaking Nasdaq debut has increased expectations for the next XRP-linked fund.
Fresh SEC guidance released this week has quietly unlocked a faster pathway for crypto issuers trying to bring new exchange-traded funds to market. According to several analysts, Bitwise’s proposed XRP ETF now appears to be positioned ahead of the pack.
Regulatory backlog speeds up ETF momentum
For weeks, dozens of altcoin ETF filings were stuck in post-shutdown limbo as the SEC worked through an unprecedented logjam of registration statements. The new guidance outlines multiple routes for issuers to achieve effectiveness without waiting through the usual full review cycle — including automatic approval under certain circumstances. While the commission didn’t explicitly endorse any fund, industry researchers expect this procedural change to accelerate timelines for crypto products waiting in the queue.
Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas highlighted the development, noting that issuers who structured their paperwork efficiently may be able to go live sooner than expected. In his assessment, Bitwise’s XRP ETF stands out as one of the filings now closest to the finish line.
The ETF race continues despite a brutal market backdrop
The regulatory shift comes during a period of intense turbulence in digital asset markets. The total crypto market cap has dropped below $3.3 trillion, erasing more than $1 trillion in value in just a month. Selling pressure has been relentless, yet trading activity remains elevated — daily volume surged nearly 50% in the past 24 hours as investors repositioned capital across the sector.
The unusual combination of steep price declines and high turnover has fueled speculation that traders are preparing for upcoming ETF launches rather than exiting the market entirely.
XRPC sets the benchmark
If Bitwise does launch next, it will be entering a competitive arena shaped by last month’s debut of Canary Capital’s XRPC — the first pure XRP spot ETF listed on Nasdaq. Despite launching during a market selloff, XRPC stunned the industry with $59 million in first-day trading volume and $245 million in inflows. The performance even surpassed Bitwise’s well-received BSOL fund, which launched with $57 million in opening day volume.
The success of XRPC has reset expectations for what XRP-focused funds can do, even in bearish market conditions. It also demonstrated that investor appetite for altcoin ETFs hasn’t weakened — as long as institutional infrastructure exists to support trading.
All eyes shift to the SEC’s next move
The remaining variable is timing. The SEC has not stated whether it will adhere to its historical 30-day review period while clearing its backlog. The new guidance, however, makes it possible for issuers to activate filings automatically if they meet specific criteria. That nuance is why analysts believe the next ETF launch may arrive suddenly rather than with weeks of advance notice.
If momentum continues, Bitwise could soon become the next major player to bring XRP exposure to traditional markets. And if it follows the pattern set by XRPC, the launch may land not because the market is strong — but because institutional demand persists even when the market is weak.
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