MicroStrategy Outperforms S&P 500 with Bitcoin Strategy

Highlights 

• MicroStrategy has outperformed the S&P 500 in the last four years.
• The company’s stock is up 1,540% since 2020 following a bullish Bitcoin strategy.
• Institutional investors drive global adoption as more firms add assets to their balance sheets. 

Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy has outperformed the top company in the S&P 500 as its stock price continues to rise year-on-year. This follows the firm’s massive Bitcoin hodling strategy on its balance sheets. MSTR price continues to move in correlation to Bitcoin becoming a sought-after crypto stock. 

MSTR Jumps 1,540% Since 2020 

In a recent interview, Michael Saylor highlighted the growth of MicroStrategy since 2020 embarking on a bullish Bitcoin strategy. The company has purchased about $8.3 billion worth of BTC and has seen its profits grow since the move. MSTR stocks are up 1,540% since then outpacing top stocks in the market as the crypto leader’s adoption soars. 

Bitcoin is up 44% per year on average since 2020 while the S&P 500 is up 12% while the company’s stock moved up 825% in the same period. Buttressing this analysis, NVIDIA is up 821% ranking second place after MicroStrategy. 

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Over the year, Saylor has remained bullish on the asset with frequent acquisitions, especially during massive selloffs. This has endeared him to the wider community with his actions swinging sentiments in the market. The company currently holds 244,800 BTC and looks to acquire more as its strategy yields returns.

Institutional Adoption Drives Growth 

Last year, Michael Saylor and other Bitcoin enthusiasts projected a massive spike in the assets after the approval of spot ETFs by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Saylor hinted that the new investment window will spur traditional investors to increase their exposure to the asset.

After the approval on Jan 10, the price of the asset continued on an upward trajectory eventually hitting a new all-time high above $73,000. The inflows of these products led to investors turning to other crypto ETFs due to the demand.

Saylor stated:

“There are ten years of pent-up demand people have been waiting for these ETFs, and finally, mainstream investors are able to access bitcoin, and I think that is what’s driving the surge of capital in the asset class”. 

Metaplanet Draws Inspiration 

The success of MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin holding model has led to other companies adopting the approach. Over the past months, Japanese company Metaplanet has consistently added to its portfolio. This has led to its share price rise, similar to Bitcoin, after a purchase this week. Other companies like Semler Scientific and Meitu also hold Bitcoin as the global adoption surges.