Block 有望創造歷史，成為第一家持有比特幣 (BTC) 並加入標準普爾 500 指數的上市公司

由 Twitter 聯合創始人 Jack Dorsey 創立的金融科技公司 Block 有望創造歷史，成為第一家持有比特幣 (BTC) 並加入標準普爾 500 指數的上市公司

Fintech company Block, co-founded by Twitter creator Jack Dorsey, could become the first publicly traded company in the S&P 500 Index to hold Bitcoin (BTC) in its treasury, according to Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets research at VanEck.

VanEck 數位資產研究主管 Matthew Sigel 表示，由 Twitter 創辦人 Jack Dorsey 共同創立的金融科技公司 Block 可能成為標準普爾 500 指數中第一家持有比特幣 (BTC) 的上市公司。

Speaking to Blockworks, Sigel highlighted Block’s strong Q1 2024 earnings report as the final hurdle in its potential inclusion. However, the process is not automatic, with the S&P Index Committee considering various qualitative factors.

Sigel 在接受 Blockworks 採訪時強調，Block 強勁的 2024 年第一季財報是其潛在納入的最後障礙。然而，這個過程並不是自動的，標準普爾指數委員會會考慮各種定性因素。

To qualify for the S&P 500 Index, a company must meet six primary benchmarks:

為了符合標準普爾 500 指數的資格，公司必須滿足六個主要基準：

1. Market capitalization of at least $9.6 billion

1. 市值至少96億美元

2. Annual revenue of $2.4 billion

2.年收入24億美元

3. Positive earnings over the last four quarters

3.過去四個季度的積極獲利

4. At least 50% of outstanding shares must be available for public trading

4. 至少50%的流通股必須可公開交易

5. A minimum of four quarters of increasing revenue

5. 至少四個季度的營收成長

6. Broad geographic representation

6. 廣泛的地域代表性

While meeting these criteria is crucial, the S&P Index Committee has the final decision, considering factors like sector representation and economic alignment. Historically, it takes 3 to 21 months for qualifying companies to be added, although there are exceptions. For instance, despite meeting the criteria, it took 65 months for Lululemon Athletica to be added to the index.

雖然滿足這些標準至關重要，但標普指數委員會會考慮產業代表性和經濟一致性等因素，並做出最終決定。從歷史上看，增加合格公司需要 3 至 21 個月的時間，但也有例外。例如，儘管 Lululemon Athletica 符合標準，但花了 65 個月才被納入該指數。

Block’s case for inclusion is further bolstered by its substantial Bitcoin holdings, which stood at 8,211 BTC, valued at over $770 million at a recent BTC price of $93,816. Dorsey has placed Bitcoin at the heart of the company’s mission, positioning Block as a key player in the digital assets space.

Block 的納入理由進一步得到了其大量比特幣持有量的支持，該持有量為 8,211 BTC，以近期 BTC 價格 93,816 美元計算，價值超過 7.7 億美元。 Dorsey 將比特幣置於公司使命的核心，將 Block 定位為數位資產領域的關鍵參與者。

The potential inclusion of Block could also reflect broader sector dynamics. According to Sigel, financials account for 13.9% of the S&P 500, slightly below the 14.6% in the broader S&P Total Market Index, indicating potential room for a financial sector addition like Block.

Block 的潛在納入也可以反映更廣泛的產業動態。根據 Sigel 的數據，金融股佔標普 500 指數的 13.9%，略低於更廣泛的標普總市場指數的 14.6%，這表明像 Block.one 這樣的金融業存在潛在的成長空間。

However, the path to inclusion is competitive. Another company with significant Bitcoin holdings, MicroStrategy, recently joined the Nasdaq 100 Index following a 400% surge in its stock price in 2024. Meanwhile, Coinbase, which also meets the S&P 500 criteria, remains a polarizing candidate due to its exclusive focus on crypto, which some view as a risk factor.

然而，包容性的道路是充滿競爭的。另一家持有大量比特幣的公司MicroStrategy 在2024 年股價飆升400% 後，最近加入了納斯達克100 指數。一個兩極化的候選者，有些人認為這是一個風險因素。

While Block’s inclusion would mark a significant step in Bitcoin adoption, the decision ultimately lies with the S&P Index Committee, which will consider the evolving role of digital assets in the broader financial landscape. As history has shown, meeting all requirements does not guarantee immediate inclusion.

雖然 Block 的加入將標誌著比特幣採用的重要一步，但最終決定權在於標準普爾指數委員會，該委員會將考慮數位資產在更廣泛的金融領域中不斷變化的作用。歷史表明，滿足所有要求並不能保證立即納入。