The cryptocurrency market set a major milestone overnight, as Bitcoin (BTCUSD) crossed the $100,000 mark for the first time. The rally in BTC is driven by a combination of factors including the election of Donald Trump, who is perceived as crypto-friendly, and his nomination of Paul Atkins, a known cryptocurrency advocate, to lead the SEC.
Along with expectations of a more favorable regulatory environment for digital assets, the ramp higher in Bitcoin prices is also attributed to the recent launch of Bitcoin ETF options, including cash-settled options. The current bullish momentum is also supported by strong institutional interest and historical patterns following Bitcoin's “halving” events, with the most recent halving taking place in April.
Reaching the $100K milestone is a significant moment for Bitcoin, reinforcing its status as a major asset in the financial world. Despite the bullish sentiment, it’s worth remembering Bitcoin's notorious volatility, and the current price surge could be followed by a correction as investors take profits, highlighting the need for cautious optimism at these levels.
Enterprise software company MicroStrategy (MSTR) has close ties to the world’s largest cryptocurrency, thanks to its aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy under the leadership of co-founder Michael Saylor. This philosophy has led to the accumulation of Bitcoin valued at approximately $40 billion, positioning MicroStrategy as a prominent player in the cryptocurrency market - and the owner of one of the biggest corporate treasury hoards on Wall Street.
With Bitcoin setting new records, MSTR stock is set to open more than 9% higher this morning. The stock has risen by over 542% this year, gaining massive interest from investors thanks to its status as a Bitcoin proxy trade.
That same status prompted a recent note of caution from Citron’s Andrew Left, who suggested that MSTR stock’s valuation is getting a little frothy as the market for viable crypto proxy trades grows more competitive.
Analysts think MicroStrategy stock has more room to run, though. The stock has a unanimous “Strong Buy” rating from the eight analysts in coverage, with the mean price target of $527.62 indicating expected upside potential of about 30% from Wednesday’s close.
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