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FWDI gains as Russell entry boosts Solana treasury exposure
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Forward Industries rises after Russell index inclusion update
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FWDI’s Solana treasury strategy gains wider market attention
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Russell entry lifts Forward Industries’ crypto-linked stock profile
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FWDI stock climbs as Solana treasury exposure enters Russell indexes
Forward Industries (FWDI) stock traded at $4.69, up 2.40%, after an early move above $5.00 lost strength. The pullback still left FWDI higher, while its coming Russell index entry added fresh market attention. The update also widened public exposure to Solana treasury companies.
Forward Industries, Inc., FWDI
Forward Industries Links Index Entry to Solana Strategy
Forward Industries will join the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 indexes after FTSE Russell completes its annual rebalancing. The change takes effect when the U.S. market opens on June 29. The inclusion places FWDI inside two widely followed U.S. equity benchmarks.
The company holds roughly $585 million in Solana, making it the largest public SOL treasury holder. Therefore, index funds tracking Russell benchmarks may gain indirect Solana exposure through FWDI shares. The move supports Forward Industries’ plan to grow SOL value per share.
FTSE Russell says about $12.2 trillion in assets track Russell U.S. indexes. Hence, index membership can raise visibility and improve access to passive capital. FWDI’s entry also marks a key step for non-bitcoin crypto treasury companies.
Solana Treasury Exposure Gains Public Market Reach
Forward Industries uses Solana as a core treasury asset, while public companies expand digital asset balance sheet strategies. The company’s model differs from firms that only hold bitcoin. It gives equity markets another route into blockchain-linked treasury exposure.
Solana remains one of the largest smart contract networks by market value. It supports payments, trading, token launches, and other onchain applications. Therefore, FWDI’s treasury strategy ties the company’s market story to Solana’s broader ecosystem.
FWDI’s price action showed early demand, but sellers reduced the gain after the stock crossed $5.00. The shares later stabilized near $4.70. Even so, the session reflected stronger attention around the Russell announcement.
Sharplink Adds Ethereum Context to Russell Rebalance
Sharplink will also join the Russell 2000 and Russell 3000 indexes after the same rebalancing. The company holds 868,699 ETH, worth nearly $1.8 billion. That position makes it the second-largest public Ethereum treasury company.
Sharplink uses Ethereum across treasury, staking, and onchain yield strategies. Its approach links the company to stablecoins, tokenization, and decentralized finance. Therefore, its Russell inclusion adds Ethereum exposure inside major equity benchmarks.
The additions show how crypto treasury firms now reach traditional index structures. Forward Industries brings Solana exposure, while Sharplink adds Ethereum exposure. Together, they expand non-bitcoin crypto representation in U.S. small-cap benchmarks.
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