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Strategy’s S&P 500 inclusion hinges on Bitcoin staying above $95,240. 
Bitcoin’s price stability has a 91% chance over six days. New accounting rules tie Strategy’s earnings to Bitcoin’s value. S&P 500 entry could boost Strategy’s stock and crypto legitimacy. Bitcoin’s volatility remains a key risk for Strategy’s eligibility. 
Strategy’s Path to S&P 500 Inclusion
Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, holds 592,345 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $63 billion. Its potential inclusion in the S&P 500 by the end of Q2 2025 relies on Bitcoin’s price stability. The company must maintain a price above $95,240 through June 30 to meet S&P 500 earnings criteria. This threshold ensures Strategy’s Q2 profits offset losses from the prior three quarters.
New accounting rules, effective January 2025, require Strategy to mark its Bitcoin holdings to market value. This directly ties the company’s financial performance to Bitcoin’s price movements. A drop below $95,240 could jeopardize eligibility, as Q2 earnings would fail to surpass the combined losses of the previous quarters.
Historical data supports optimism. Since September 2014, Bitcoin has avoided a 10% drop in 91.3% of six-day periods .The odds of price stability rise to 94.5%. On the final day, the probability reaches 97.6%. However, recent geopolitical tensions briefly pushed Bitcoin below $100,000, highlighting market volatility.
Bitcoin’s Role in Mainstream Finance
Inclusion in the S&P 500 would mark Strategy as the second crypto-linked firm to join the index in 2025, following Coinbase’s addition in May. This milestone could drive significant capital inflows. Exchange-traded funds and mutual funds tracking the S&P 500 would need to purchase Strategy shares, indirectly exposing investors to Bitcoin.
Strategy’s market capitalization stands at $102.5 billion, ranking it among the top 100 U.S. public companies. Its Bitcoin holdings, acquired at an average price of $56,761, have fueled a stock surge of over 2,900% since August 2020, far outpacing the S&P 500’s 76% gain. This performance underscores the company’s aggressive crypto strategy.
The firm’s approach has drawn both praise and scrutiny. Supporters view it as a pioneering move, validating Bitcoin as a corporate treasury asset. Critics warn of risks tied to Bitcoin’s volatility. A sustained price crash could strain Strategy’s leveraged financial structure, though the company claims stability even in a 90% downturn.
Recent market dynamics add uncertainty. Bitcoin traded at $106,200 on June 25, 2025, recovering from a dip below $100,000 triggered by Middle East tensions. The crypto’s resilience will determine Strategy’s fate as the Q2 deadline approaches.
Strategy’s potential S&P 500 entry signals growing acceptance of digital assets in traditional finance. If successful, it could pave the way for other firms adopting Bitcoin as a treasury reserve, reshaping corporate investment strategies.
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