Why MicroStrategy Shares Are Trading Higher

MicroStrategy Inc MSTR shares are trading higher by 3.6% to $353.00 Monday morning amid an increase in the price of Bitcoin.

MicroStrategy holds a significant amount of Bitcoin on its balance sheet. The company in recent years has made a strategic decision to allocate a portion of its treasury reserves into Bitcoin as a store of value.

When the price of Bitcoin increases, the value of MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings also increases. This increase in the company's asset value can positively impact its stock price.

Additionally, rising Bitcoin prices often generate positive market sentiment and increased interest in the cryptocurrency space. This can attract more investors and traders to both Bitcoin and companies like MicroStrategy that are associated with Bitcoin.

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According to data from Benzinga Pro, MSTR has a 52-week high of $475.09 and a 52-week low of $132.56.

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