Nasdaq Implements New $5 Million Market Value Continued Listing Requirement

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a significant new Nasdaq rule, effective July 22, 2026, which raises the minimum Market Value of Listed Securities (MVLS) threshold to $5 million for companies to maintain their listing. This new requirement is designed to protect investors from manipulation and market disorder associated with low-priced stocks, as Nasdaq observed a dramatic rise in non-compliant issuers in recent years.