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MicroStrategy Stock Hits New High Amid Bitcoin Surge
Record-Breaking Stock Performance
MicroStrategy’s stock has reached a 25-year high, soaring to around $255 as Bitcoin’s price surged to $69,000. The positive market response reflects optimism for a continued bullish trend in October.
Strong Performance Relative to Bitcoin
The MSTR/BTC ratio, measuring MicroStrategy’s stock performance against Bitcoin, has hit a new high of 0.366. This indicates the stock’s favorable performance in comparison to Bitcoin, with last Friday’s ratio reaching 0.354 during MicroStrategy’s surge to $245.
Market Strategy and Valuation
MicroStrategy’s net asset value (NAV) has seen growth, with its NAV premium nearing the 3 mark, the highest level since early 2021. As the company closely ties its performance to Bitcoin, its stock has surged by 295% year-to-date, surpassing the S&P 500’s 22% increase.
With an ambitious strategy to become a leading Bitcoin bank and a major holder of over 252,000 BTC valued at $17 billion, MicroStrategy aims for a trillion-dollar valuation under Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin-centric vision.
Rallying Crypto Stocks
Other crypto stocks also experienced significant gains. IREN (formerly Iris Energy) shares surged by nearly 18%, while TeraWulf and MARA Holdings saw increases of 11% and 9%, respectively. CleanSpark, a prominent Bitcoin miner, reported a 10% gain, and Coinbase, a major cryptocurrency exchange, enjoyed a 5% rise.
Potential for “Uptober”
The market’s optimism stemmed from Bitcoin’s recent price surge, sparking discussions about the possibility of an “Uptober.” historically, October has been a strong month for Bitcoin, and the current upward momentum aligns with this trend, hinting at the potential for another successful month.