- MicroStrategy stock gains over 7%, reaching a 25-year high on Oct. 25.
- MSTR outperforms Microsoft, fueled by its strategic Bitcoin investments since 2020.
- The stockās market cap nears $50 billion as investor interest in BTC rises.
MicroStrategyās stock surged more than 7% on October 25, reaching a new high of $236, its strongest performance in 25 years. The companyās significant stake in Bitcoin has driven a six-week rally thatās placed it among the top gainers in the market, with its shares surpassing Microsoftās in performance.
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MicroStrategy Surpasses Microsoftās Gains on Bitcoin Strategy
Data shows MicroStrategy stock has outperformed Microsoft over the past five years. Since its decision to invest heavily in Bitcoin in 2020, MicroStrategy has seen its share price climb, fueled by its position as the worldās largest corporate holder of BTC. The companyās share price reflects this, with its all-time stock gains reaching 1,570% since its Nasdaq listing, compared to Microsoftās 1,467% growth.
In September, MicroStrategy made its latest Bitcoin acquisition, purchasing 7,420 BTC for $458.2 million, bringing its holdings to 252,220 BTC, worth an estimated $17 billion today. This total represents over 1% of all Bitcoin in existence, underscoring the companyās commitment to BTC as a core strategy.
Market Cap Nears $50 Billion Amid Record Trading Volume
MicroStrategyās rising stock value has pushed its market capitalization to $43.35 billion, closing in on the $50 billion mark. According to Companies Market Cap data, MicroStrategyās valuation makes it the 477th-most valuable company globally. Additionally, MicroStrategyās trading volume has gained ground against Nvidiaās, reaching a peak of 17.65% of NVDAās volume in October.
As Bitcoinās price remains around $68,000, MicroStrategyās net asset value (NAV) premium has grown, nearing levels last seen in early 2021. Rising trading volumes, an expanding NAV, and investor optimism suggest MicroStrategyās stock could see continued momentum in the coming months.