MicroStrategy, a major corporate holder of Bitcoin, has been added to the MSCI World Stock Index, contributing to a significant increase in its stock price. Despite Jim Cramer's recommendation against purchasing the company's stock, MicroStrategy has been performing impressively with a year-to-date surge of 87%. Additionally, Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. has a notable stock position In MicroStrategy and has raised its stakes in the company.
Q1 2024 earnings call transcripts report continued investments in Bitcoin, while there have been speculations around MicroStrategy's eligibility for S&P 500 inclusion. However, the stock experienced a significant drop after it reported a loss and confirmed plans for more Bitcoin purchases. Canaccord reported that the company now holds $13.6B worth of Bitcoin, seemingly about 1% of the total circulating supply.
Interestingly, there has been talk that other institutions are increasing their BTC exposure via MicroStrategy's investments. The company celebrates customer and partner awards and despite market volatility, continues to see success. This progression suggests a positive future outlook for MicroStrategy, despite facing stiff competition and governance concerns.
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