Note: This article has been updated to include Bernsteinâs revised price target for MSTR.
In a remarkable turn of events, MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) saw its shares jump by 5.93% in pre-market trading on Monday, as per Benzinga Pro. This surge comes on the heels of co-founder Michael Saylorâs announcement that the company is generating $500 million daily as Bitcoin edges closer to the $100,000 mark.
What Happened: At the time of reporting, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) was valued at $98,273.58. The cryptocurrencyâs rise has significantly impacted MicroStrategyâs performance, as the company has heavily invested in Bitcoin.
On the same day, Canaccord Genuity reaffirmed its Buy rating for MicroStrategyâs stock, elevating its price target from $300.00 to $510.00. The firm commended MicroStrategyâs novel strategy in assessing value creation through a new key performance indicator centered on Bitcoin accretion per share and Bitcoin yield.
Bernsteinâs Monday report also emphasizes MicroStrategyâs pivotal role in bringing Bitcoin into the Wall Street mainstream, forecasting the companyâs Bitcoin holdings to rise from the current 1.7% to 4% of the global supply by 2033. It also raised the price target for the stock to $600, a 42% upside from its current $421.88.
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Why It Matters: Saylor recently revealed that MicroStrategy is minting $500 million a day as Bitcoin approaches $100,000 for the first time. Saylor highlighted the companyâs massive gains, noting that their Bitcoin holdings appreciated by $5.4 billion over two weeks. This underscores the significant impact of Bitcoinâs value on MicroStrategyâs financial health.
However, not everyone is convinced of MicroStrategyâs valuation. Investment adviser Gary Black questioned the companyâs stock price, suggesting it might be overpriced. Black pointed out that while MicroStrategyâs Bitcoin holdings were valued at $31.2 billion, the companyâs market value was $106 billion, raising concerns about its equity value.
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