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 <li>MicroStrategy's stock has surged 53% in the past month, significantly outperforming Bitcoin's gains since 2020.</li>  
 <li>Analysts predict MicroStrategy's stock could rally another 64%, potentially reaching $290, while Bitcoin eyes a rise to $70,000.</li>  
 <li>Hedge funds face $4.6 billion in short positions on MicroStrategy, creating pressure to cover as the stock rises above $180.</li> 
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<p>MicroStrategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, is witnessing strong bullish activity on Wall Street. The company’s stock (MSTR) surged to $192.20 as of Tuesday’s closing.&nbsp;</p>  
<p>Consequently, investors are now closely monitoring a potential breakout above the $200 mark, which could signal a new phase of momentum for both the stock and Bitcoin. Historically, the MSTR stock price has been an early indicator of what is to come for Bitcoin’s price.</p>  
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-strong-performance-of-mstr-stock-outpaces-bitcoin"><strong>Strong Performance of MSTR Stock Outpaces Bitcoin</strong></h2>  
<p>Notably, over the past month, MicroStrategy’s stock has gained a remarkable 53%. This has consistently outperformed Bitcoin’s price gains, reaffirming its role as a proxy bet for Bitcoin enthusiasts.</p>  
<p>More so, since adopting its Bitcoin strategy in August 2020, the company’s stock has soared 1,208%, while Bitcoin itself has gained 445% during the same period. This surge has placed MicroStrategy among the top-performing stocks in the S&amp;P 500 over the past four years, second only to one other company.&nbsp;</p>  
<p>Additionally, Japan’s Metaplanet has followed a similar path by <a href="https://cryptonewsland.com/metaplanet-doubles-down-%c2%a51-billion-bitcoin-purchase-fuels-growth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">adopting</a> the Bitcoin strategy and continuing to accumulate BTC. Analysts believe this move by international companies could further boost Bitcoin’s long-term value, fueled by a rising interest in corporate-level BTC acquisition.</p>  
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<p>Notably, according to Markus Thielen, founder of 10x Research, MicroStrategy’s stock remains 44% overvalued compared to Bitcoin. Despite this, he predicts that the stock will continue to strengthen as it surpasses the $180 mark, now a key level of resistance.&nbsp;</p>  
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<p>Besides, hedge funds holding $4.6 billion in short positions may face pressure to cover their shorts if the price continues to rise. This, in turn, could drive the stock higher, with some estimates predicting a further 64% rally that could see it reach $290.</p>  
<p>Furthermore, Thielen suggests that MicroStrategy might <a href="https://cryptonewsland.com/with-252200-btc-is-microstrategy-preparing-for-bitcoins-next-big-move/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">raise</a> additional debt to acquire more Bitcoin. This, he notes, could create a feedback loop where the stock's performance positively impacts Bitcoin’s price. The combination of these factors suggests a significant upward trajectory for both MicroStrategy stock and Bitcoin in the near future.</p>  
<p>Bitcoin is currently trading at $62, 158.21, with a market capitalization of $1.232 trillion. If Bitcoin’s price follows the historical trend of catching up with MicroStrategy’s stock gains, it could trigger a rally pushing Bitcoin to the $70,000 mark and beyond.&nbsp;</p>  
<p>Moreover, Bernstein analysts have projected that MicroStrategy’s stock could rally by another 64%, which could play a key role in driving Bitcoin’s price higher.</p> 
<p>The post <a href="https://cryptonewsland.com/microstrategy-stock-on-the-verge-of-a-breakout-can-bitcoin-follow-suit/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">MicroStrategy Stock on the Verge of a Breakout: Can Bitcoin Follow Suit?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://cryptonewsland.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Crypto News Land</a>.</p>

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