MicroStrategy (MSTR), a business intelligence company and the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, saw its stock surge by 5.08% on Wednesday during intraday trading. The soaring move comes amid a broader rally in cryptocurrency markets, with Bitcoin nearing the $100,000 mark, and expectations of a crypto-friendly policy under the incoming Trump administration.
The company's stock performance has been closely tied to the price of Bitcoin due to its massive holdings of the digital currency. As of the latest disclosure, MicroStrategy holds over 402,100 Bitcoins, valued at around $38 billion based on current prices. This significant exposure to Bitcoin has made the company's stock a proxy for investors seeking exposure to the cryptocurrency market.
The news that appears to be driving MicroStrategy's stock surge includes the optimism surrounding President-elect Donald Trump's pro-crypto stance. Trump has promised to make the U.S. the "crypto capital of the planet" and has pledged to establish a council to advise on industry-related policies. This crypto-friendly approach is expected to provide regulatory clarity and foster further adoption of digital assets, benefiting companies like MicroStrategy with significant Bitcoin holdings.
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