Key Takeaways
- MicroStrategy reached a new record for market capitalization as Bitcoin prices remained near all-time highs.
- The company acquired 4,225 bitcoin for $472.5 million last week, boosting its holdings further.
- MicroStrategy has now qualified for the S&P 500 for 11 consecutive days amid ongoing stock gains.
MicroStrategy (MSTR), led by executive chairman Michael Saylor, closed Wednesday at its highest market capitalization to date, coinciding with Bitcoin trading near all-time highs.
Saylor announced the milestone on social media, celebrating the company’s growing presence in the market.
MicroStrategy stock performance
MSTR’s stock price has climbed 21.5% over the past month, ending Wednesday at $455.90, according to Google Finance data.
Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s price surged 10% during the same period, peaking at $122,884 on Monday before settling around $118,400. This parallel growth has attracted market attention, with options trader Sean Trades stating:
“MSTR is gearing up for the next leg to all-time highs.”
Despite this achievement, MSTR still trades about 19% below its all-time high of $543, set in November 2023.
The company has continued to issue stock to raise capital for its ongoing bitcoin accumulation strategy.
S&P 500 qualification streak
Jeff Walton, vice president at Strive Funds Bitcoin Strategy, noted that Wednesday marked the 11th consecutive day of MicroStrategy qualifying for inclusion in the S&P 500 index.
Walton previously predicted that MicroStrategy could become the top publicly traded equity in the market due to its bitcoin-enabled financial strength.
Recent Bitcoin acquisitions
In a recent SEC filing, MicroStrategy disclosed the purchase of 4,225 bitcoin for $472.5 million last week, further cementing its position as the largest public corporate holder of bitcoin.
The firm’s next earnings report is scheduled for August 5, following three consecutive quarters of net losses.
