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Strategy Inc. Stock Climbs as Bitcoin Surges Past $84,000
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Shares of Strategy Inc. rose sharply in pre-market trading, driven by a significant rally in Bitcoin that pushed the cryptocurrency above the $84,000 level for the first time since January. The move comes amid positive regulatory developments and speculation the company may resume its Bitcoin purchases.
Strategy Inc. (MSTR) shares climbed 5.8% in pre-open trading on Monday, extending a recent rally as the price of Bitcoin broke above $84,000. The software intelligence firm, known for being the world's largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, saw its stock price move in lockstep with the digital asset, which has gained more than 7% over the past week.
Bitcoin Rally Gains Momentum
The primary catalyst for the stock's advance is the sharp appreciation in Bitcoin's price. The broader crypto market rally was reportedly sparked by a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decision last Thursday. The agency granted a five-year exemption allowing certain platforms to offer on-chain trading of tokenized U.S. stocks without registering as traditional exchanges, a move said to have triggered a short squeeze across crypto assets.
This momentum was reinforced by a reversal in fund flows for U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs, which recorded their strongest week of net inflows since October 2025. This signals renewed institutional appetite for cryptocurrency exposure, providing a supportive backdrop for Bitcoin's price.
Company-Specific and Regulatory Tailwinds
Adding to investor optimism, Executive Chairman Michael Saylor hinted via social media over the weekend that Strategy Inc. may be preparing to resume its Bitcoin acquisition strategy. The company's last disclosed purchase was on August 31, when it acquired 4,603 Bitcoin for approximately $369.7 million.
AdInvestors are now awaiting a potential SEC filing to confirm new purchases. According to the source, Strategy Inc. currently holds approximately 845,050 Bitcoin, acquired at an average price of about $75,412 per coin. Further regulatory support came from a House Financial Services Committee vote on September 16, which advanced a bill to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
Broader Market and Analyst Outlook
The rally is occurring within a favorable risk-on environment in the broader equity markets, with the NASDAQ, S&P 500, and Dow Jones all posting gains on Monday. This climate tends to amplify moves in high-beta assets like MSTR.
Wall Street sentiment also remains positive, with firms including B. Riley, Canaccord, and Bernstein recently maintaining or raising their price targets on the stock. The consensus price target among analysts is cited as being near $230 per share.
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