On June 9, Strategy Inc.’s stock MSTR ranked as the 27th most-traded US equity with daily volume exceeding $2 billion, surpassing Goldman Sachs. The company, formerly MicroStrategy, held over 800,000 BTC as of mid-2026 and had raised more than $5.6 billion through preferred share offerings between January and May 2026. The model consists of issuing financial instruments and converting proceeds into Bitcoin, then repeating the process. Short interest in MSTR reached approximately 14% of its market cap in February 2026, reflecting meaningful skepticism among traders about its valuation premium. MSTR provides traders with Bitcoin exposure through standard brokerage accounts while offering amplified leverage compared to spot Bitcoin ETFs.
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