MicroStrategy — the provider of analytical software — has since 2020 transformed itself into a way for traders to bet on bitcoin, according to Yahoo! Finance. With MicroStrategy's recent addition to the Nasdaq 100, the company's stock has soared 496% so far in 2024.
MicroStrategy, the largest Bitcoin hoarder, will join the Nasdaq-100 on Dec. 23, leaving a far-reaching effect on itself, bitcoin, and the Nasdaq-100 index and ETFs.
Bitcoin (BTC) smashed another all-time high late on Monday night as the world's largest cryptocurrency flew above $107,000 for the first time ever. The BTC/USD pair reached as high as $107,800 and at the time of writing, remains around the $106,800 price point.
Shares of MicroStrategy (MSTR 0.23%) jumped on Monday, with the stock up about 5% as of 2 p.m. ET. And it was up for multiple reasons.
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MicroStrategy shares rose 6% in premarket trading on Monday as the software company and bitcoin buyer was set to join the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index that could further strengthen a rally in the stock.
MicroStrategy's inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 and its massive Bitcoin holdings, now the second largest globally, drive its stock's impressive performance. The company's leveraged strategy to accumulate Bitcoin increases Bitcoin per share, now at ~0.94 BTC per share, enhancing shareholder value despite traditional valuation metrics suggesting otherwise. Risks include Bitcoin price volatility and potential stock price drops below convertible bond conversion prices, which could pressure MicroStrategy's leveraged strategy.
Palantir Technologies (PLTR), MicroStrategy (MSTR), and Axon Enterprise (AXON) joined the Nasdaq 100 Index on Monday, pushing out Super Micro Computer (SMCI), Moderna (MRNA), and Illumina (ILMN), the Nasdaq said Friday.
MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares rose in premarket trading Monday after Bitcoin (BTCUSD) set a new record high above $106,000 and the company's stock secured inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 index.
New names will join the Nasdaq-100. Microstrategy (MSTR) and Palantir (PLTR) will enter the index alongside Axon Enterprise (AXON) later this month.
Shares of MicroStrategy rallied Monday after the corporate bitcoin holder earned a spot in a key stock index, an apparent institutional vote of confidence in the company whose stock has been red hot amid the cryptocurrency boom.
What company is buying Bitcoin at above $100,000? It's MicroStrategy, the the largest corporate holder of the cryptocurrency.