Thumzup Media Corporation to be Included in the Russell Microcap® Index
Thumzup Media Corporation (NASDAQ: TZUP) announced its upcoming inclusion in the Russell Microcap® Index effective June 30, 2025, as part of the 2025 Russell U.S. Indexes annual reconstitution. The inclusion comes at a significant time as both TZUP and Bitcoin have recently achieved all-time highs, while the company continues its Bitcoin accumulation strategy. The Russell indexes, which serve as benchmarks for approximately $10.6 trillion in assets, are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and active investment strategies.
The Russell Microcap® Index membership, lasting one year, includes automatic inclusion in corresponding growth and value style indexes. FTSE Russell has also announced plans to transition to semi-annual reconstitution frequency from 2026 to maintain accurate market representation.
Thumzup Media Corporation (NASDAQ: TZUP) ha annunciato la sua prossima inclusione nel Russell Microcap® Index, a partire dal 30 giugno 2025, come parte della ristrutturazione annuale degli indici Russell U.S. del 2025. Questa inclusione arriva in un momento significativo, poiché sia TZUP che Bitcoin hanno recentemente raggiunto i massimi storici, mentre l'azienda continua la sua strategia di accumulo di Bitcoin. Gli indici Russell, che fungono da benchmark per circa 10,6 trilioni di dollari in asset, sono ampiamente utilizzati dai gestori di investimenti e dagli investitori istituzionali per fondi indicizzati e strategie di investimento attive.
L'appartenenza al Russell Microcap® Index, della durata di un anno, include l'inclusione automatica nei corrispondenti indici di stile crescita e valore. FTSE Russell ha inoltre annunciato l'intenzione di passare a una frequenza di ristrutturazione semestrale a partire dal 2026, per garantire una rappresentazione accurata del mercato.
Thumzup Media Corporation (NASDAQ: TZUP) anunció su próxima inclusión en el Russell Microcap® Index, efectiva a partir del 30 de junio de 2025, como parte de la reconstitución anual de los índices Russell U.S. de 2025. Esta inclusión llega en un momento importante, ya que tanto TZUP como Bitcoin han alcanzado recientemente máximos históricos, mientras la empresa continúa con su estrategia de acumulación de Bitcoin. Los índices Russell, que sirven como referencia para aproximadamente 10.6 billones de dólares en activos, son ampliamente utilizados por gestores de inversión e inversores institucionales para fondos indexados y estrategias de inversión activas.
La membresía en el Russell Microcap® Index, que dura un año, incluye la inclusión automática en los índices de estilo crecimiento y valor correspondientes. FTSE Russell también ha anunciado planes para pasar a una frecuencia de reconstitución semestral a partir de 2026 para mantener una representación precisa del mercado.
Thumzup Media Corporation (NASDAQ: TZUP)는 2025년 6월 30일부터 발효되는 Russell Microcap® Index에 포함될 예정임을 발표했습니다. 이는 2025년 Russell 미국 지수 연례 재구성의 일환입니다. TZUP와 비트코인이 최근 사상 최고치를 기록한 시점에 이뤄진 이번 포함은 회사가 비트코인 축적 전략을 지속하는 가운데 중요한 의미를 갖습니다. 약 10.6조 달러 규모의 자산을 벤치마크하는 Russell 지수는 투자 관리자와 기관 투자자들이 인덱스 펀드 및 적극적인 투자 전략에 널리 활용하고 있습니다.
Russell Microcap® Index 회원 자격은 1년간 지속되며, 이에 따라 해당 성장 및 가치 스타일 지수에도 자동 포함됩니다. FTSE Russell은 2026년부터 시장 대표성을 정확히 유지하기 위해 반기별 재구성으로 전환할 계획도 발표했습니다.
Thumzup Media Corporation (NASDAQ: TZUP) a annoncé sa prochaine inclusion dans le Russell Microcap® Index, effective à partir du 30 juin 2025, dans le cadre de la reconstitution annuelle des indices Russell U.S. de 2025. Cette inclusion intervient à un moment important, alors que TZUP et Bitcoin ont récemment atteint des sommets historiques, tandis que l'entreprise poursuit sa stratégie d'accumulation de Bitcoin. Les indices Russell, qui servent de référence pour environ 10,6 trillions de dollars d'actifs, sont largement utilisés par les gestionnaires d'investissements et les investisseurs institutionnels pour les fonds indiciels et les stratégies d'investissement actives.
L'appartenance au Russell Microcap® Index, d'une durée d'un an, comprend l'inclusion automatique dans les indices de style croissance et valeur correspondants. FTSE Russell a également annoncé son intention de passer à une fréquence de reconstitution semestrielle à partir de 2026 afin de maintenir une représentation précise du marché.
Thumzup Media Corporation (NASDAQ: TZUP) gab bekannt, dass das Unternehmen ab dem 30. Juni 2025 im Russell Microcap® Index aufgenommen wird, im Rahmen der jährlichen Neustrukturierung der Russell U.S. Indizes 2025. Die Aufnahme erfolgt zu einem bedeutenden Zeitpunkt, da sowohl TZUP als auch Bitcoin kürzlich Allzeithochs erreicht haben, während das Unternehmen seine Bitcoin-Akkumulationsstrategie fortsetzt. Die Russell-Indizes, die als Benchmark für etwa 10,6 Billionen US-Dollar an Vermögenswerten dienen, werden von Investmentmanagern und institutionellen Anlegern für Indexfonds und aktive Anlagestrategien weit verbreitet genutzt.
Die Mitgliedschaft im Russell Microcap® Index, die ein Jahr dauert, beinhaltet die automatische Aufnahme in die entsprechenden Wachstums- und Value-Style-Indizes. FTSE Russell hat zudem Pläne angekündigt, ab 2026 auf eine halbjährliche Neustrukturierung umzusteigen, um eine genaue Marktvertretung sicherzustellen.
- Inclusion in Russell Microcap® Index, potentially increasing institutional visibility and investment
- Both TZUP stock and Bitcoin recently reached all-time highs
- Expected index-fund driven accumulation of Thumzup shares
- Automatic inclusion in growth and value style indexes
- None.
Insights
Thumzup's inclusion in Russell Microcap Index will boost visibility and institutional investment potential while validating its recent growth and BTC strategy.
The inclusion of Thumzup in the Russell Microcap® Index represents a significant milestone that should materially enhance the company's market visibility and liquidity. This development is particularly noteworthy because Russell indexes serve as benchmarks for approximately
When a company joins the Russell indexes, it typically experiences several measurable benefits:
- Automatic purchase of shares by index funds tracking the Russell Microcap
- Increased visibility among institutional investors who use these indexes as benchmarks
- Generally improved trading liquidity and volume
- Enhanced credibility in the financial markets
The timing coincides with what the company describes as both TZUP and Bitcoin reaching all-time highs, suggesting a period of positive momentum. Thumzup's self-identification as a "BTC accumulator and advertising industry disruptor" indicates a dual business strategy – disrupting traditional advertising while also building Bitcoin reserves.
The company's inclusion in this index suggests it has reached a market capitalization threshold significant enough to warrant index inclusion, which provides external validation of its recent growth. The upcoming semi-annual reconstitution frequency starting in 2026 (changed from annual) means companies will have more opportunities to enter or exit the index based on their performance, potentially creating more regular catalysts for stocks in this category.
This index inclusion doesn't directly impact financial fundamentals but typically improves investor perception and technical market dynamics. For microcap companies like Thumzup, such institutional recognition often marks an important transition point in their public market development.
Index Inclusion to Occur on June 30, 2025
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as of the Close of June 2024
Both TZUP and BTC Recently Hit All-Time Highs as Thumzup Continues to Execute its
Bitcoin Accumulation Strategy
The annual Russell U.S. Indexes reconstitution captures the 4,000 largest U.S. stocks as of Tuesday, April 30th, ranking them by total market capitalization. Membership in the Russell Microcap® Index, which lasts for one year, means automatic inclusion in the appropriate growth and value style indexes. FTSE Russell determines membership for its Russell Indexes annually, primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings and style attributes.
"We believe that Thumzup's inclusion in the Russell Microcap® Index comes at an inflection point in our growth trajectory – both TZUP and BTC recently hit all-time highs as we continue to execute our Bitcoin accumulation strategy," stated Robert Steele, Chief Executive Officer of Thumzup. "We're honored to join the Russell-indexed family of companies and applaud the recent decision to increase the frequency of rebalancing. The inclusion of Thumzup in a Russell Index is a transformative milestone, which is expected to generate index-fund driven accumulation of Thumzup and improve long-term shareholder value."
Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Russell's US indexes serve as the benchmark for approximately
Fiona Bassett, CEO of FTSE Russell, An LSEG business, commented, "The Russell indexes have continuously adapted to the evolving dynamic US economy, and it's crucial to fully recalibrate the suite of Russell US Indexes, ensuring the indexes maintain an accurate representation of the market. The transition to a semi-annual reconstitution frequency from 2026 will ensure our indexes continue to represent the market and maintain the purpose of the index as a portfolio benchmark."
For more information on the Russell Microcap® Index and the Russell indexes reconstitution, go to the "Russell Reconstitution" section on the FTSE Russell website.
About Thumzup®
Thumzup Media Corporation (Thumzup) is democratizing the multi-billion dollar social media branding and marketing industry. Its flagship product, the Thumzup platform, utilizes a robust programmatic advertiser dashboard coupled with a consumer-facing App to enable individuals to get paid cash for posting about participating advertisers on major social media outlets through the Thumzup App. The easy-to-use dashboard allows advertisers to programmatically customize their campaigns. Cash payments are made to App users/creators through PayPal and other digital payment systems.
Thumzup was featured on CBS Los Angeles and in KTLA.
About FTSE Russell, an LSEG Business
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FTSE Russell is wholly owned by London Stock Exchange Group.
For more information, visit FTSE Russell.
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