Though many technology and cryptocurrency stocks have achieved massive success in 2024, with MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) being a prime example as it is up 420.42% year-to-date (YTD), few have matched the feat accomplished by one nano-cap Bitcoin (BTC) miner.BTC Digital Ltd. (NASDAQ: BTCT) entered an incredible surge during the November 12 session and rallied 316.67% within a single session from its previous closing price of $2.52 to $10.50. At one point on Tuesday, the rally appeared even more remarkable a ...

MIAMI, Nov. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Defiance ETFs, a leading provider of thematic and leverage-focused exchange-traded funds, is thrilled to announce that its MSTX ETF (Daily Target 2X Long MSTR ETF) has surpassed $1 Billion in assets under management (AUM). This milestone underscores the strong investor demand and confidence in the product’s innovative approach to offering amplified exposure to MicroStrategy Inc. (MSTR), a company known for its substantial Bitcoin holdings and cutting-edge data analyt ...

MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR) has been riding the crypto wave, with its stock price surging alongside Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent all-time highs. Following the acquisition of an additional 27,200 BTC between October 31 and November 10 at an average price of $74,463 per coin, MicroStrategy now holds a substantial 279,420 BTC, valued at approximately $23 billion according to Bitcoin Treasuries.With Bitcoin currently trading around $87,000, this holding has positioned MicroStrategy as the top corporate Bitcoin ...

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MicroStrategy just announced a bold new plan to buy $42 billion worth of Bitcoin during the next three years.Michael Saylor, founder and executive chairman of MicroStrategy (MSTR 25.73%), is arguably one of the biggest Bitcoin (BTC 6.80%) bulls on the planet. Ever since his company started aggressively buying Bitcoin in August 2020, he has predicted that the price of Bitcoin has nowhere to go but up. He now thinks that Bitcoin could hit a price of $13 million by 2045.At the end of October, he delivered more ...

Core Viewpoint - Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, is a leading advocate for Bitcoin, promoting it as "digital gold" and a superior alternative to traditional gold [1][2] Group 1: Bitcoin Investment and Market Dynamics - MicroStrategy has generated billions in profits since adopting the "Bitcoin Standard," establishing Saylor as a prominent figure in the Bitcoin community [2] - Saylor believes the current period represents a "Bitcoin gold rush" that began in January 2024 and will last until November 2034, when 99% of Bitcoin will be mined [2] - The fixed supply of Bitcoin is capped at 21 million, contrasting with fiat currencies, which can be printed without limit [3] Group 2: Impact of ETF Approval - The approval of Bitcoin ETFs has significantly increased demand from institutional investors, with Blackrock's iShares Bitcoin ETF surpassing its Gold ETF in assets within 10 months [4] - ETF approval solidifies Bitcoin's legitimacy, making it difficult for regulators to reverse their stance on the cryptocurrency [4] Group 3: Institutional Adoption - Bitcoin ETFs, with Coinbase as the custodial exchange, facilitate access for various entities, including companies, nation-states like El Salvador, and pension/mutual funds [5] Group 4: Political Developments - Senator Cynthia Lummis announced plans to build a U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, indicating growing political support for Bitcoin [6] Group 5: Market Timing - Historical data suggests that the optimal time to own Bitcoin is approximately 150 days after a "halving" event and close to presidential elections [7] Conclusion - Saylor's predictions regarding Bitcoin have proven accurate, supported by substantial investments and a strong bullish thesis for the cryptocurrency's future [9]

The bull run continues for cryptocurrencies.The crypto market is on fire today, continuing a weeklong run since the election took place. Investors are betting that a more favorable SEC and Congress will lead to more funds flowing into the industry, and ultimately innovation.Tokens are moving big, but so are crypto-related stocks. Coinbase (COIN 19.76%) was up as much as 23.7% in trading today, MicroStrategy (MSTR 25.73%) is up 23.9%, Mara Holdings (MARA 29.92%) popped 31.2%, and Riot Platforms (RIOT 16.86%) ...

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There's still immense potential for the original crypto, but how much?Are you worried it's too late to buy Bitcoin (BTC 6.89%)? Although the pace of some of the cryptocurrency's previous run-ups may be difficult to match, there is still plenty of room for it to grow. But just how much?If you believe Michael Saylor, the outspoken chief of MicroStrategy (MSTR 2.16%), the answer is a whole lot. Known for his bold and fearless Bitcoin advocacy, Saylor isn't shy about setting high price targets. His latest? That ...

Long BTC and short MSTR is a bad investment concept. The problem with this pair trade idea, which has already been tried by others like the prominent fund Kerrisdale , is that it fails to acknowledge the underlyingStony Chambers is a research service that synthesizes cogent investment perspectives on risk assets. The investment philosophy centers around deep fundamentals, impactful narratives, and Austrian economics. Time horizon is the primary dividing factor for research. Long-horizon research will focus ...