MicroStrategy abandoned its original software identity to become a leveraged Bitcoin holding company, and after a brutal 51% collapse over the past year, the question is whether that audacious bet is finally starting to pay off or setting up for
Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) shares are likely trading higher Monday alongside Bitcoin, which is trading around 6% higher at $85,000 today.
Crypto-related stocks rose sharply on Friday as Bitcoin reclaimed the $80,000 level and investors responded to a new US regulatory framework for tokenized stocks. Strategy (formerly known as MicroStrategy) MSTR gained about 12%, while MARA Holdings rose 9%.
MicroStrategy holds 846,000 Bitcoin while its stock bleeds 60% over the past year, but one specific price level for the coin could flip the entire thesis and send shares to a target most Wall Street analysts haven't dared model.
Strategy Inc. (formerly known as MicroStrategy) shares MSTR fell 5% on Tuesday as Bitcoin declined after the US Senate failed to advance the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. The vote dealt a major setback to comprehensive cryptocurrency legislation that had been championed by Republicans and supported by major players in the digital asset industry.
In the latest trading session, Strategy (MSTR) closed at $130.97, marking a +1.87% move from the previous day.
Strategy (MSTR) closed at $128.56 in the latest trading session, marking a -3.12% move from the prior day.
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In the latest trading session, Strategy (MSTR) closed at $142.8, marking a -1.39% move from the previous day.
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have driven oil up nearly 4%, raising concerns over energy supply disruptions. Strategy (MSTR) appears to have resumed Bitcoin accumulation after a two-month pause, following significant balance sheet maneuvers.
Strategy Inc. MSTR (formerly known as Microstrategy) shares rose more than 12% on Thursday as Bitcoin broke above the $80,000 level, lifting investor sentiment toward the company, which is often viewed as a leveraged equity proxy for the cryptocurrency because of its large Bitcoin holdings. The Nasdaq Composite was up 1.5%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.81%.
Bitcoin appears to have bottomed as I expected when I covered Strategy, but I missed the smaller treasury company that outperformed it. I think Strive is better, short-term. Three mechanics favor Strive in my view: an effective common capitalization of only ~$1.9 billion, SATA holding its $100 par, and a short interest near 30% of float. Strategy is currently issuing common shares to defend STRC below par rather than to add coins, so its Bitcoin per share has been falling while Strive's has been rising.