MicroStrategy has seen positive stock growth. Recently, it has massively outperformed major indexes thanks to its considerable Bitcoin holdings.
While the S&P 500 and Dow Jones posted respectable gains of 8% and 3.6% year-to-date, MicroStrategy’s share price has erupted by over 50% since January 1st. Last week saw the stock blast past $1,000 and approach its February 2021 all-time high of $1,300.Â
MicroStrategy’s impressive returns contrast to the single-digit upticks of broader technology stocks. The Nasdaq Composite, home to MicroStrategy’s listing, rose just 1% in the same period.
The catalyst for MicroStrategy’s divergence seems tied to its $6 billion bet on Bitcoin. As the largest cryptocurrency holder, the firm reaps benefits from Bitcoin price rises.
Thanks to stabilizing macro conditions, 2023 has brought a noteworthy reversal of crypto bear market trends. Bitcoin alone is up over 70% year-to-date, creating tremendous unrealized value in MicroStrategy’s holdings.
As a result, MicroStrategy stock is evolving into a leveraged Bitcoin investment that can rally harder during bull runs. This two-pronged business model focusing on enterprise analytics and crypto exposure is drawing investors’ appetites.
However, the outsized volatility goes both ways. When Bitcoin sees corrections, MicroStrategy shares plunge far more intensely than the tech sector. This concentration risk remains the tradeoff for the stock’s impressive returns.
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