Key Points
- MicroStrategy’s stock MSTR has dropped 5.85% amid market chaos triggered by Trump tariffs.
- The company, being the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, could be influenced by the cryptocurrency’s performance.
Market Disruption and MicroStrategy
MicroStrategy, the biggest corporate holder of Bitcoin (BTC), has seen its stock MSTR drop by 5.85% in pre-market trading. This comes in the wake of substantial turbulence in the crypto market. Pre-market trading often provides a glimpse into market sentiment before official trading hours begin.
The Impact of Trade Wars on Crypto
On February 1, the White House imposed 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and a 10% tariff on China. In response, Canada enacted a 25% tariff on U.S. goods. Analysts at the Singapore-based crypto trading firm QCP Capital suggest these trade wars have led to short-term inflations.
Despite this, CoinShares reported on February 3 that digital asset investment products had seen inflows of $527 million. However, this number has largely fluctuated depending on news headlines and general market concerns, including news about DeepSeek.
MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Investment
Recent filings reveal that MicroStrategy holds over 471,107 BTC and regularly purchases more. This strategy ties the company’s stock performance to the price of Bitcoin. “MicroStrategy’s business is unique in its dual focus: traditional business intelligence (BI) software and Bitcoin investment,” says analyst Oliver Rodzianko.
In regulated markets like stock exchanges, MSTR offers traditional investors a way to benefit from Bitcoin’s price fluctuations without actually owning the cryptocurrency.
According to market research platform TipRanks, MSTR is currently a good buy. The average 12-month price target is $557.50, which is a 66.52% increase over the current price.
The last time bullish optimism was noted was on January 29, when MSTR outperformed major tech giants such as Meta, Netflix, and Nvidia on the Nasdaq 100 YTD list.