MicroStrategy Surpasses Dell and Spotify as Market Cap Hits $97.5B

• MicroStrategy’s market cap surged to $97.50 billion, placing it among the top 100 U.S. companies by market capitalization.  
• Bitcoin’s record price of $94,891 played a key role in MicroStrategy’s shares rising 12% during today’s trading session.  
• MicroStrategy’s $4.6 billion Bitcoin purchase boosted its holdings to $31.2 billion, fueling investor interest and stock market activity. 

MicroStrategy, a Virginia-based business intelligence firm, has officially secured a place among the top 100 publicly listed American companies by market capitalization. The company’s market cap climbed to an impressive $97.50 billion earlier today, surpassing notable names such as Dell and Spotify. With this achievement, MicroStrategy appears poised to overtake Intel, currently valued at $103.3 billion, based on the latest market data.  

Bitcoin Hits a New Record High  

The company’s growth coincides with Bitcoin reaching a record high of $94,891, as reported by CoinGecko. The surge in Bitcoin prices has significantly driven MicroStrategy’s value upward, further solidifying its strong market presence.  

Shares of MicroStrategy soared by nearly 12% during today’s trading session. This increase highlights the growing interest in the company’s aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy. Additionally, MicroStrategy surpassed giants like Tesla and Nvidia in trading volume, becoming the most traded stock in the U.S.  

Record-Breaking Bitcoin Purchases  

MicroStrategy recently made headlines with its $4.6 billion Bitcoin purchase. The firm raised its convertible notes offering to $2.6 billion to fund this move, reflecting substantial investor interest. Consequently, the company now holds Bitcoin valued at $31.2 billion, making it one of the largest institutional investors in the cryptocurrency.  

Industry Reactions to MicroStrategy’s Strategy  

Prominent analyst Eric Balchunas noted the rarity of a stock surpassing major players like Tesla and Nvidia in trading volume. General Motors was reportedly the last company to achieve this milestone years ago. However, skeptics have raised concerns about the company’s strategy, highlighting the interconnected rise of Bitcoin prices and MicroStrategy shares.