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Nasdaq Takes Tough Stance, Shaking Up Wall Street: MSTR Drops by 3.5%
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Nasdaq Takes Tough Stance, Shaking Up Wall Street: MSTR Drops by 3.5%

Nasdaq tightens crypto regulations, requiring shareholder approval for token purchases, causing MSTR to drop by 3.5%. This regulatory shift hampers Wall Street's crypto adoption. Investing directly through Bitget provides a flexible alternative.

Written by Charles Ledoux

Translated on September 5, 2025 at 13:45 by Simon Dumoulin

NASDAQ stock ticker symbol for MicroStrategy.
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Regulatory Earthquake: Nasdaq Demands Shareholder Approval

A thunderbolt has just struck Wall Street. Nasdaq has announced revolutionary new rules that now require shareholder approval before companies can issue new shares to purchase cryptocurrencies. This major regulatory transformation directly targets companies using public equity as a proxy for leveraged crypto exposure.

Immediate devastating impact on crypto stocks:

  • MicroStrategy (MSTR): -3.5% (Bitcoin treasury leader)
  • BitMine Immersion: -8.7% (ETH mining and accumulation specialist)
  • SharpLink Gaming: -9% (crypto-adjacent gaming)
  • Bitcoin: -2.5% (pressure on underlying asset)

With federal regulators stepping back, Nasdaq is becoming the primary rule enforcer for crypto stocks. This centralization of regulatory power on a single exchange radically transforms the playing field for crypto companies.

According to The Information, Nasdaq specifically targets companies that issue shares to buy BTC or ETH without shareholder approval. This measure aims to curb the explosive trend of traditional firms transforming into crypto investment vehicles, thus slowing the “cryptoization” of Wall Street.

Delisting Threat: Nasdaq Wields the Ultimate Weapon

Nasdaq isn’t taking half-measures with this regulatory revolution. Companies that fail to comply with the new rules risk delisting or suspension of their shares, an existential threat that radically transforms the risk-reward equation of corporate crypto strategies.

Revolutionary new requirements:

  • Mandatory shareholder approval before issuing shares for crypto
  • Enhanced disclosures on crypto strategies
  • Increased surveillance of companies massively accumulating
  • Severe sanctions: possible delisting or suspension

Impact on the corporate crypto ecosystem: this regulatory revolution makes delays costly for companies rushing to acquire tokens. Aggressive accumulation strategies like those of MicroStrategy (636,505 BTC) or BitMine (1.9M ETH) become more complex to execute.

This major transformation slows the trend of firms transforming into crypto-centered companies, creating a new landscape where corporate governance regains control over crypto strategies. The era of unrestricted crypto accumulation on Nasdaq is coming to an end.

Buy the Dip? Opportunity or Regulatory Trap

This widespread drop in crypto stocks raises a crucial strategic question: should investors take advantage of this correction to position themselves, or do these new Nasdaq rules mark an unfavorable structural turning point? Analysis reveals contradictory signals that require a nuanced approach.

Arguments for buying the dip:

  • Technical correction on solid fundamentals (MSTR holds 636K BTC)
  • Nasdaq rules create entry barriers for new competitors
  • Established companies (MSTR, BitMine) already have their crypto reserves
  • Enhanced governance may reassure institutional investors
  • Accumulation opportunity before recovery

Warning signals to consider:

  • Slowdown in Wall Street’s “cryptoization”
  • Increasing complexity of crypto accumulation strategies
  • Risk of delisting for non-compliance
  • Growing regulatory pressure on the crypto sector
  • Increased volatility related to regulatory uncertainties

How to Navigate this Regulatory Revolution with Bitget?

Facing this transformation in the regulatory landscape of crypto stocks, direct cryptocurrency investment via Bitget offers a strategic alternative without regulatory constraints:

  1. Create a Bitget account to access cryptocurrencies directly without intermediaries
  2. Pure crypto diversification: Bitcoin, Ethereum and altcoins without share dilution
  3. No regulatory constraints: No shareholder approval needed
  4. 24/7 liquidity: Continuous trading vs. limited stock exchange hours
  5. Direct exposure: 1:1 with cryptocurrencies without stock premium/discount

Post-Nasdaq revolution strategy:

  • Direct crypto: Avoid regulatory complexities of crypto stocks
  • Flexible allocation: Instant adjustment without governance constraints
  • Optimal diversification: Access to 800+ cryptocurrencies vs. limited stocks
  • Reduced costs: 0.1% fees vs. high crypto stock spreads

This regulatory transformation justifies prioritizing direct crypto exposure (70%) vs. crypto stocks (30%) to avoid governance constraints and maximize investment flexibility.

Nasdaq isn’t just tightening rules; it’s revolutionizing access to cryptocurrencies through traditional markets. Investors who position themselves directly in cryptocurrencies via Bitget avoid these regulatory constraints while maintaining optimal exposure. The future belongs to those who adapt to the new rules of the game.

How to Buy Bitcoin (BTC) on Bitget?

To invest in Bitcoin (BTC) amid crypto stock volatility, Bitget offers a direct and efficient solution. Here’s how to proceed:

  1. Create a Bitget account: Sign up on Bitget.com and complete KYC verification to secure your account.
  2. Deposit funds: Fund your Bitget wallet with fiat (via bank card or wire transfer) or cryptocurrencies like USDT.
  3. Access the BTC market: Go to the “Spot Trading” section and select the BTC/USDT pair, which displays a trading volume of 1.2 billion dollars over 24 hours (CoinGecko, September 2025).
  4. Place a buy order: Choose a market order for instant purchase at the current price (approximately $110,000) or a limit order to set your target price, for example at $108,000 to take advantage of a pullback.
  5. Use GetAgent to optimize: Activate GetAgent, Bitget’s AI trading agent, to maximize your gains. Configure automated strategies based on indicators like RSI or MACD to buy during a retest of support at $108,000 or sell at resistance of $115,000. GetAgent analyzes real-time data to adjust your orders, minimizing losses and capturing bullish movements.

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Charles Ledoux

Charles Ledoux

Charles Ledoux is a Bitcoin and blockchain technology specialist. A graduate of the Crypto Academy, he has been a Bitcoin miner for over a year. He has written numerous masterclasses to educate newcomers to the industry and has authored over 2,000 articles on cryptocurrency. Now, he aims to share his passion for crypto through his articles for InvestX.

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