MicroStrategy's Nasdaq 100 Inclusion to Boost Stock Demand and Crypto Market Influence

by Giorgi Kostiuk

a year ago

MicroStrategy, known for its ties to the bitcoin market, will join the Nasdaq 100 index on December 23. This event could trigger significant changes in financial markets and increase interest in the company.

ETF Impact on MicroStrategy Shares

The inclusion of MicroStrategy in the Nasdaq 100 will lead to automatic purchases of its shares by major ETFs, such as the Invesco QQQ Trust. Projections suggest this could further boost demand for the company's stocks, which have already risen by over 600% this year.

This would lead to inclusion of MSTR in some of the largest ETFs such as QQQ, leading to one-time fresh buying and ongoing participation in future inflows.Gautam Chhugani

MicroStrategy's Shift to Cryptocurrency

Since changing its strategy in 2020, MicroStrategy has been actively acquiring bitcoins, as announced by former CEO Michael Saylor. The company now holds 423,650 BTC, valued at over $90 billion. Saylor describes MicroStrategy's mission as 'securitizing Bitcoin' to bridge traditional investments with the crypto economy.

Primarily, our job is to bridge the traditional capital markets that want bonds, or they want fixed income, with the crypto economy through bitcoin.Michael Saylor

Company Growth Amid Trump's Policies

MicroStrategy's growth aligns with political changes following the election of Donald Trump. His promise to establish a national Bitcoin reserve has fueled demand for cryptocurrency, with MicroStrategy acquiring 149,880 BTC in November alone.

MicroStrategy's inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 highlights the growing impact of cryptocurrencies on traditional financial systems. The continued integration of crypto-related companies into major financial indices promotes market expansion.

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