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MSTR Shares Surge 12%: What Do Strategy’s Digital Credit Framework and BTC Monetization Plan Mean?

MSTR Shares Surge 12%: What Do Strategy’s Digital Credit Framework and BTC Monetization Plan Mean?

Strategy unveils a digital credit capital framework, authorizing the sale of up to $1.25 billion in BTC and launching a $2 billion stock buyback program. As a result, MSTR shares surged 12.6%.

Why Did MSTR Suddenly Surge 12%? Has the Bitcoin "Never Sell" Myth Come to an End?

Why Did MSTR Suddenly Surge 12%? Has the Bitcoin "Never Sell" Myth Come to an End?

Strategy Inc. announces a Digital Credit Capital Framework, authorizes Bitcoin sales, and launches a $2 billion buyback program. MSTR surges 12.6% in a single day to $92.68.

Blog Team06/30/2026

2026 Mid-Year Review: BTC Drops Over 30%—Why Did It Underperform Gold, the Nasdaq, and Crude Oil?

2026 Mid-Year Review: BTC Drops Over 30%—Why Did It Underperform Gold, the Nasdaq, and Crude Oil?

In the first half of 2026, Bitcoin fell by more than 30%, underperforming nearly all major assets including gold, the Nasdaq, and crude oil. According to Gate market data, BTC has dropped by half from its all-time high, faring only slightly better than MSTR, which saw a 45% decline.

The $1.5 Billion Liquidation Chain Reaction: How STRC Forced Liquidations Impacted the BTC Market

The $1.5 Billion Liquidation Chain Reaction: How STRC Forced Liquidations Impacted the BTC Market

STRC’s leverage crisis triggered $1.501 billion in liquidations across the market, sending the Fear Index plummeting to 12. This article breaks down the transmission chain from STRC to MSTR to BTC and analyzes its impact on the market.

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From BI Software to Bitcoin Treasury: How Should We Evaluate MicroStrategy’s Dual Nature as a Stock?

From BI Software to Bitcoin Treasury: How Should We Evaluate MicroStrategy’s Dual Nature as a Stock?

Analyze the rationale behind MicroStrategy’s transformation from a business intelligence software company to a Bitcoin holding firm, and assess the key variables driving its debt structure, portfolio size, and valuation premium.

Blog Team06/11/2026

Is AI Draining Liquidity? Saylor Responds to Market Concerns: BTC’s Long-Term Value Remains Intact

Is AI Draining Liquidity? Saylor Responds to Market Concerns: BTC’s Long-Term Value Remains Intact

Strategy founder Michael Saylor responded to Bitcoins recent sharp correction, attributing the downturn to a temporary capital shift driven by AI sector rotation rather than any deterioration in Bitcoins fundamentals.

Blog Team06/05/2026

Bank of America's Crypto Holdings Shift: Reducing Ethereum Exposure, Increasing Bitcoin and MSTR Investments

Bank of America's Crypto Holdings Shift: Reducing Ethereum Exposure, Increasing Bitcoin and MSTR Investments

Bank of America will significantly adjust its crypto asset allocation in Q1 2026, increasing its holdings in Bitcoin ETFs to nearly 70%. At the same time, it will hold 3.96 million shares of MicroStrategy stock.

Blog Team05/27/2026

Diverging Performance of US Crypto Stocks: Which Business Models Prove More Resilient During BTC Volatility?

Diverging Performance of US Crypto Stocks: Which Business Models Prove More Resilient During BTC Volatility?

During BTCs consolidation phase, MSTR edged up 0.03%, COIN fell 2.69%, and CRCL plunged 7.92%. What drives the divergence in pricing logic among the three main categories of crypto-related stocks—those focused on Bitcoin holdings, trading platforms, and mining companies?

Blog Team05/27/2026

How Has MSTR Been Performing Recently, and How Can You Go Long on MSTR with Gate TradFi?

How Has MSTR Been Performing Recently, and How Can You Go Long on MSTR with Gate TradFi?

This article offers a comprehensive trading guide, starting with an analysis of MSTR’s price movements and moving into actionable strategies.

Blog Team04/20/2026