TLDR
- MicroStrategy holds 638,460 BTC worth about $71B at average cost of $73,880
- Annualized returns of 91% beat Nvidia at 72% and Tesla at 32%
- Top 100 firms now hold over 1,009,202 BTC valued at more than $117B
- MicroStrategy excluded from S&P 500 despite outperformance of tech leaders
MicroStrategy has strengthened its position as a leading corporate holder of Bitcoin, outpacing several top technology companies in stock performance. Recent data shared by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor shows the company’s market results ahead of the Magnificent Seven and even close to Bitcoin itself, reinforcing its commitment to the cryptocurrency.
MicroStrategy Outpaces Tech Giants with Bitcoin-Focused Strategy
MicroStrategy has surpassed some of the world’s largest technology companies in performance, fueled by its focus on Bitcoin. Executive Chairman Michael Saylor shared data comparing his company’s stock against the so-called Magnificent Seven and Bitcoin itself.
The charts revealed MicroStrategy’s open interest to market cap ratio at 100.5%, much higher than Tesla’s 26% and ahead of Nvidia, Meta, Alphabet, Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft. Investors continue to track the company’s position after its exclusion from the S&P 500, despite its global recognition and performance.
Annualized Returns Lead Over Magnificent Seven
Saylor posted figures showing MicroStrategy’s annualized returns during what he called the Bitcoin Standard Era. The company led with 91%, ahead of Nvidia at 72% and Tesla at 32%. Alphabet reported 26% and Meta 23%, while Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon produced lower gains.
Saylor said the company’s adoption of Bitcoin in 2020 insulated shareholder value better than traditional technology strategies. His remarks followed ongoing comparisons of MicroStrategy with Bitcoin, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY), Vanguard Real Estate ETF (VNQ), and Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF (BND).
Fundstrat’s Thomas Lee added that Bitcoin and Ethereum remain stronger investment themes than artificial intelligence or cybersecurity. He described MicroStrategy as a “granny shot ETF,” offering investors a straightforward way to gain Bitcoin exposure through stock markets.
Bitcoin Holdings Continue to Grow
BitcoinTreasuries.NET reported that MicroStrategy purchased 1,955 BTC worth around $217.4 million at an average price of $111,196. This increased the company’s total holdings to 638,460 BTC. The average acquisition price stands at $73,880 per Bitcoin, for a total spend of $47.2 billion including fees. The holdings are now valued at about $71 billion.
The company raised funds through sales of MSTR shares and preferred stock issues labeled STRD, STRK, STRF, and STRC. These instruments offer different dividend rates, conversion options, and risk profiles, allowing MicroStrategy to sustain its Bitcoin acquisition program.
Twelve other companies also expanded their Bitcoin reserves in the past week. Gemini added 1,191 BTC, and Bitdeer in Singapore bought 333.5 BTC. Smaller allocations came from Metaplanet in Japan, Cango in China, and Volcon in the United States, among others.
Corporate Bitcoin Holdings Pass One Million
Data from BitcoinTreasuries.NET shows that the 100 largest public holders now control 1,009,202 BTC, valued at over $117 billion. This trend extends across Asia, Europe, and the United States, where businesses are treating Bitcoin as a strategic balance sheet asset.
Despite market challenges faced by the Magnificent Seven, including regulatory pressure on Apple and Microsoft, and slowing demand for Amazon, MicroStrategy has continued to accumulate Bitcoin.
Nvidia remains strong in AI chips, yet its stock gains lag compared to earlier years. Meanwhile, Alphabet and Meta face competition from platforms like TikTok. MicroStrategy’s consistent Bitcoin accumulation and high annualized returns have positioned it ahead of several major technology stocks in 2025.
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