MicroStrategy's Potential S&P 500 Listing Could Expand Bitcoin Exposure

According to Cointelegraph: The inclusion of MicroStrategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin (BTC), in the S&P 500 index could expose millions of portfolios to Bitcoin indirectly. However, to achieve this milestone, the firm would need to fulfill strict eligibility criteria and secure a significant increase in its market capitalization. Largest publicly-listed companies in the U.S. by market cap: Source: Companies Market Cap. MicroStrategy recently moved up to the 535th position among the largest publicly-listed companies in the U.S., following an eight-day trading period that resulted in a 46% rally in its share price. To get listed on the S&P 500, which tracks the 500 largest U.S.-listed companies, the firm needs to meet several criteria, including a minimum market cap requirement, a positive sum of profits in the previous four quarters, and adequate public trading of its shares. Firms currently need a market cap of $15.8 billion to be eligible for listing. MicroStrategy's market cap is currently $12.1 billion. Inclusion in the S&P 500 could lead to Bitcoin exposure in almost every ETF portfolio, a positive outcome according to Joe Burnett, senior product marketing manager at Bitcoin financial services firm Unchained. The three largest ETFs (State Street’s SPY, BlackRock’s IVV, and Vanguard’s VOO) track the S&P 500, managing over $400 billion in assets each. Moreover, the firm has recently announced plans to transition from a business intelligence firm to a “Bitcoin development firm,” further solidifying its Crypto-oriented strategy.