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NVIDIA Corp. engages in the design and manufacture of computer graphics processors, chipsets, and related multimedia software. It operates through the following segments: Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) and Compute & Networking. The Graphics segment includes GeForce GPUs for gaming and PCs, the GeForce NOW game streaming service and related infrastructure, Quadro and NVIDIA RTX GPUs for enterprise workstation graphics, virtual GPU, or vGPU, software for cloud-based visual and virtual computing, automotive platforms for infotainment systems, and Omniverse Enterprise software for building and operating metaverse and 3D internet applications. The Compute & Networking segment consists of Data Center accelerated computing platforms and end-to-end networking platforms including Quantum for InfiniBand and Spectrum for Ethernet, NVIDIA DRIVE automated-driving platform and automotive development agreements, Jetson robotics and other embedded platforms, NVIDIA AI Enterprise and other software, and DGX Cloud software and services. The company was founded by Jen Hsun Huang, Chris A. Malachowsky, and Curtis R. Priem in April 1993 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

NVIDIA Corp

NVIDIA is surging as CEO Jensen Huang joins a high-stakes presidential delegation to China, sparking intense community speculation about a breakthrough in export permissions and future revenue in the region. Investors are fixated on the potential for reopened AI chip sales, brushing off short-seller reports while driving the stock toward new record highs ahead of upcoming earnings.

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. engages in providing technology infrastructure and marketing reach. It operates through the following business segments: China Commerce, International Commerce, Local Consumer Services, Cainiao, Cloud, Digital Media and Entertainment, and Innovation Initiatives and Others segments. The Core Commerce segment consists of platforms operating in retail and wholesale. The China Commerce segment includes China commerce retail and wholesale businesses. The International Commerce segment focuses on international commerce retail and wholesale businesses. The Local Consumer Services segment is involved in To-Home businesses, which include Ele.me, local services and delivery platform, and Taoxianda, and To-Destination segment businesses which include Amap, the provider of mobile digital map, navigation and real-time traffic information, and restaurant and local services guide platform. The Cainiao segment has Cainiao Network and offers domestic and international one-stop-shop logistics services and supply chain management solution. The Cloud segment includes Alibaba Cloud and DingTalk. The company was founded by Chung Tsai and Yun Ma on June 28, 1999 and is headquartered in Hangzhou, China.

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Alibaba Group Holding Ltd

Alibaba is experiencing significant volatility and renewed interest as investors pivot toward its long-term cloud and AI infrastructure growth, despite a mixed earnings report that highlighted heavy investment spending. The community is actively debating the stock's potential for a breakout, driven by anticipation surrounding high-level geopolitical meetings in Beijing and ongoing speculation about institutional positioning in Chinese large-cap tech.

Cisco Systems, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of Internet Protocol-based networking products and services related to the communications and information technology industry. The firm operates through the following geographical segments: the Americas, EMEA, and APJC. Its products include the following categories: Secure, Agile Networks, Internet for the Future, Collaboration, End-to-End Security, Optimized Application Experiences, and Other Products. The company was founded by Sandra Lerner and Leonard Bosack in 1984 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Cisco is surging following a strong earnings report that highlighted a significant re-rating of its AI infrastructure capabilities and record-breaking demand for networking products. The community is actively discussing the stock's massive overnight gain, drawing parallels to the dot-com era while debating if this rally represents a fundamental shift in its role as a key AI plumbing provider.

Klarna Group Plc is a global digital bank and flexible payments provider. It operates through an AI-powered payments and commerce network that empowers people to pay smarter, with a mission to be available everywhere, for everything. The company was founded by Gustav Erik Niklas Adalberth, Karl Anders Victor Jacobsson, and Sebastian Marcin Siemiatkowski in 2005 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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Klarna is generating significant community buzz due to its deepening integration into Google's ecosystem and a series of strategic partnership expansions. Despite heightened short interest and volatility, investors are closely monitoring an upcoming legal judgment that serves as a critical catalyst for the stock's future trajectory.

Figma, Inc. is an AI-powered digital design and product development platform. The firm offers tools for teams to collaborate on the entire lifecycle of software creation. Its products include FigJam, Figma Slides, Figma Design, Figma Draw, Dev Mode, Figma Sites, Figma Buzz and Figma Make. The company was founded by Dylan Joseph Field and Evan Darrow Wallace in 2012 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.

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Figma

Figma is experiencing high volatility as investors weigh the potential for a massive short squeeze against concerns regarding AI-driven competition in the software design space. The community is deeply divided between long-term bulls highlighting institutional accumulation and strong enterprise fundamentals, and vocal skeptics who view the stock as fundamentally overvalued and vulnerable to disruption.

Bitcoin is the world's first decentralized cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. It enables peer-to-peer electronic cash transactions without intermediaries like banks or governments, operating on a blockchain secured by Proof of Work mining and the SHA-256 cryptographic algorithm.   With a fixed supply cap of 21 million coins and programmatic halvings every four years that reduce miner rewards, Bitcoin is designed as a deflationary digital asset often called "digital gold." Its value stems from solving the double-spending problem without trusted intermediaries, creating the first truly scarce digital asset with censorship resistance and permissionless access that no government, corporation, or individual can control.  Bitcoin operates as a decentralized peer-to-peer network where transactions are recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain, distributed across thousands of computers globally. Transactions are grouped into blocks added approximately every 10 minutes through mining, where specialized computers compete to solve complex mathematical puzzles.   Bitcoin has achieved mainstream adoption through multiple vectors. The January 2024 SEC approval of 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs opened Bitcoin investment to traditional finance participants, and corporations like Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) are using Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset to protect against currency debasement, offering MSTR holders amplified exposure to Bitcoin.   The Bitcoin ecosystem continues to evolve with innovations like Ordinals, which emerged in January 2023 to enable NFT-like functionality directly on Bitcoin, and BRC-20 tokens, an experimental standard for creating fungible tokens using Ordinal inscriptions. BTCFi (Bitcoin Finance) represents emerging financial applications extending beyond Bitcoin's traditional role, with protocols like Babylon allowing Bitcoin holders to stake BTC to secure Proof of Stake chains.

Bitcoin

Bitcoin is currently experiencing price volatility as the market reacts to the upcoming Senate Banking Committee markup of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. Community members are actively debating the potential impact of the legislation, with many analyzing institutional sentiment and ETF flow trends as the primary drivers behind recent price action.

Nokia Oyj engages in the provision of network infrastructure, technology, and software services. It operates through the following segments: Mobile Networks, Network Infrastructure, Cloud and Network Services, and Nokia Technologies. The Mobile Networks segment offers technologies for Radio Access Networks (RAN) as well as Microwave Radio Links (MWR) for transport networks. The Network Infrastructure serves communication service providers, enterprises, webscales and public sector customers. The Cloud and Network Services segment builds around software and the cloud and is focused on driving leadership in cloud-native software and as-a-service delivery models, as demand for critical networks accelerates; and with strong market positions in communications software, private wireless networks, and cognitive (or intelligent) services. The Nokia Technologies segment, building on decades of innovation and R&D leadership in technologies used in virtually all mobile devices used today, is expanding the Nokia patent licensing business, reintroducing the Nokia brand to smartphones through brand licensing, and establishing a technology licensing business. The company was founded by Fredrik Idestam in 1865 and is headquartered in Espoo, Finland.

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Nokia Corp

Nokia is trending as retail investors increasingly view the company as a key infrastructure play for the AI and data center sector, fueled by recent agentic AI product launches and partnerships with major tech players. The community is actively discussing aggressive call option volume and a potential stock price breakout, with many comparing its current transformation to other successful legacy tech turnarounds.

BlackRock, Inc. engages in the provision of investment, advisory, and risk management solutions. Its products include single-asset and multi-asset portfolios. The company was founded by Laurence Douglas Fink and Robert Steven Kapito in 1988 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Blackrock Inc.

BlackRock is currently trending as investors scrutinize the firm's private credit business, particularly following reports of restricted withdrawals in its lending funds and recent markdowns on certain private loans. While the community remains focused on these liquidity concerns, the stock is also generating discussion around BlackRock's aggressive push into tokenization and its expanding institutional role in the Bitcoin and broader crypto ETF space.

Micron Technology, Inc. engages in the provision of innovative memory and storage solutions. It operates through the following segments: Compute and Networking Business Unit (CNBU), Mobile Business Unit (MBU), Embedded Business Unit (EBU), and Storage Business Unit (SBU). The CNBU segment includes memory products and solutions sold into client, cloud server, enterprise, graphics, and networking markets. The MBU segment is involved in memory and storage products sold into smartphone and other mobile-device markets. The EBU segment focuses on memory and storage products sold into automotive, industrial, and consumer Markets. The SBU segment consists of SSDs and component-level solutions sold into enterprise and cloud, client, and consumer storage markets. The company was founded by Ward D. Parkinson, Joseph Leon Parkinson, Dennis Wilson, and Doug Pitman on October 5, 1978 and is headquartered in Boise, ID.

Micron Technology Inc.

Micron Technology Inc

Micron Technology is trending as institutional investors and community members capitalize on the potential supply-chain disruption at Samsung, viewing the situation as a 'certainty premium' that forces major hyperscalers to prioritize Micron's HBM capacity. This bullish sentiment is further amplified by Bank of America's price target hike and optimistic expectations for potential semiconductor trade deals emerging from the US-China summit.

Enovix Corp. engages in the design and development of silicon-anode lithium-ion batteries. The firm's proprietary 3D cell architecture increases energy density and maintains a high cycle life. It is also developing its 3D cell technology and production process for the electric vehicle and energy storage markets to help enable utilization of renewable energy. The company was founded by Mr. Harrold Jones Rust, III, Ashok Lahiri, and Murali Ramasubramanian in November 2006 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.

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Enovix is trending as investors react to the company's shift from a pure development story to a commercialization phase, despite lingering concerns over smartphone battery qualification timelines. The community is actively debating the significance of recent leadership appointments and the potential for new revenue streams from smart eyewear and drone applications to offset delays.

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>The amendment requires approval from both MSTR and STRC shareholders before it can take effect.</li><li>According to Strategy, semi-monthly dividends are expected to reduce reinvestment lag, improve liquidity, tighten trading around par value, and create more opportunities for dividend reinvestment.&nbsp;</li><li>“Help us make STRC even better,” executive chairman Michael Saylor said in a post on X.</li></ul>Strategy (MSTR) shares plummeted in midday trade on Tuesday after the company proposed paying out semi-monthy dividends on its preferred ‘Stretch’ stock (STRC).&nbsp;“Help us make STRC even better,” executive chairman Michael Saylor&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/saylor/status/2054245706693476719">said</a> in a post on X. The company pitched&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://t.co/4pgIjKOrT1">the proposal</a> as an effort to improve the trading characteristics of STRC and make the product more attractive to income-focused investors.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://twitter.com/saylor/status/2054245706693476719" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_12_132851_png_dc3c63e882.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-12 132851.png" width="980" height="960"></a><figcaption>Source: @saylor/X</figcaption></figure>“Semi-monthly dividends are expected to lead to smaller ex-date price moves, tighter trading near par, and more reinvestment windows,” Strategy said in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/Strategy/status/2054243521930891328">post</a> on X. “It's a better structure.” The company added that shareholders of both MSTR and STRC will need to approve the amendment for the proposal to pass.<h2 class="st-heading-2">MSTR’s Stock Dips Amid US Equities, Crypto Weakness</h2><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MSTR/">MSTR’s stock</a> fell as much as 6.5% in midday trade. Retail sentiment around company dipped to ‘neutral’ from ‘bullish’ territory over the past day, while chatter stayed at ‘high’ levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_12_132823_png_81bffcb2df.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-12 132823.png" width="1258" height="128"><figcaption>MSTR retail sentiment and message volume on May 12 as of 1:25 p.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Retail sentiment around&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/STRC/">STRC</a> on Stocktwits trended in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day, alongside ‘low’ levels of chatter.The fall in MSTR’s stock came alongside weakness in both the U.S. equities and cryptocurrency markets. Bitcoin (BTC) fell 1.6% in the last 24 hours, but held above the $80,000 mark. Solana (SOL) and Ripple’s XRP (XRP) led losses, down nearly 3% each on the day.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/SPY">SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF</a> (SPY) dropped 0.68%, while the&nbsp;<a href="http://stocktwits.com/symbol/DIA">SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF</a> (DIA) slipped 0.03%. The Nasdaq-100 tracking&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/QQQ">Invesco QQQ Trust</a> (QQQ) took the heaviest hit, tumbling over 1.8%. Retail sentiment around QQQ on Stocktwits trended in ‘neutral’ territory over the past day, accompanied by ‘high’ levels of chatter.&nbsp;Matt Mena, crypto research strategist at 21Shares,&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tradingview.com/news/DJN_DN20260512007679:0/">told</a> The Wall Street Journal that Bitcoin’s ability to remain above key support despite&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/us-consumer-inflation-april-2026-cpi-report/cZXXfE8Rei2">hotter inflation data</a> could point to underlying market strength.<h2 class="st-heading-2">The Largest Corporate Holder Of Bitcoin May Sell Some Of Its BTC</h2>Strategy is the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin with over 818,000 BTC on its balance sheet. The company announced on Monday that it&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/mstr-stock-dips-after-new-bitcoin-buy-bmnr-slows-ethereum-buys/cZXaEVhRehO">bought 535 Bitcoin</a> over the past week for $43 million after&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/mstr-stock-outpaces-asst-bmnr-despite-bitcoin-buying-pause/cZQMtEgReJI">pausing purchases</a> in the prior week.&nbsp;Retail traders have been&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/mstr-stock-slips-despite-price-target-hikes/cZXbgjaReQ2">speculating</a> whether or not Saylor has sold any Bitcoin yet after the executive chairman said during the first-quarter earnings call that the company could&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/mstr-stock-slips-even-with-bitcoin-above-81900-saylor-never-sell-pivot/cZQzTmyReaF">sell some of its BTC holdings</a> if it improves “Bitcoin per share” metrics or strengthens the capital structure.Traders <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/clarity-act-markup-would-validate-bitcoin-strc-mstr-on-a-global-scale/cZXXQuCReiP">are also expecting</a> Bitcoin's price, and by extension MSTR's stock, to get a boost if the CLARITY Act markup expected on Thursday comes through. Saylor said &nbsp;the cryptocurrency regulation would also provide institutional validation for Bitcoin , broader adoption of MSTR, and a framework for STRC.MSTR’s stock has gained over 18% this year while, Bitcoin’s price has fallen over 8%.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/clarity-act-markup-would-validate-bitcoin-strc-mstr-on-a-global-scale/cZXXQuCReiP">Michael Saylor Says CLARITY Act Markup Could Unlock ‘Next Wave’ Of Digital Capital</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Michael Saylor speaks at the Bitcoin Conference 2026, a premier event for cryptocurrency and blockchain enthusiasts, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on April 27, 2026. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)

MSTR Stock Slides After Michael Saylor Pushes Semi-Monthly STRC Dividends

Strategy stated that semi-monthly payouts would help STRC trade closer to par value and improve overall market efficiency.

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Strategy stated that semi-monthly payouts would help STRC trade closer to par value and improve overall market efficiency.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor said on Tuesday the CLARITY Act markup scheduled for Thursday could unlock the “next wave” of digital capital, digital credit, and digital equity markets.</li><li>Saylor said activity-based rewards tied to stablecoin payments and blockchain participation are “critical to enabling innovation, competition, and consumer adoption.”</li><li>He added that the legislation would provide institutional validation for Bitcoin and support broader adoption of Strategy’s preferred ‘Stretch’ shares.</li></ul>Strategy (MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor said on Tuesday that the CLARITY Act markup scheduled for Thursday could unlock the “next wave” of digital capital, digital credit and digital equity on a global scale.He <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/saylor/status/2054168276016447833?s=20">added</a> that the cryptocurrency regulation would also provide institutional validation for Bitcoin (BTC), broader adoption of MSTR, and a framework for MSTR’s preferred ‘Stretch’ shares (STRC).&nbsp;<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/saylor/status/2054168276016447833?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_12_090558_png_990c98131e.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-12 090558.png" width="986" height="338"></a><figcaption>Source: @saylor.X</figcaption></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MSTR">MSTR’s stock</a> fell as much as 1.8% in pre-market trade amid&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/ethereum-drops-harder-than-bitcoin-ahead-of-cpi-report/cZXXOioReiG">weakness in the cryptocurrency market</a>. Retail sentiment around the company on Stocktwits fell to ‘neutral’ from ‘bullish’ over the past day, accompanied by ‘high’ levels of chatter.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_12_090625_png_226c43d68d.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-12 090625.png" width="1276" height="140"><figcaption>MSTR retail sentiment and message volume on May 12 as of 8:45 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure> Despite optimism around the legislation, crypto markets traded cautiously Tuesday morning.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> edged 0.3% lower to around $80,800, falling below the support level of $81,000 in the last 24 hours. Retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency continued to trend in ‘neutral’ territory over the past day, alongside ‘normal’ levels of chatter.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Why Michael Saylor Sees The CLARITY Act As A Turning Point</h2>Saylor said the proposed legislation could provide the regulatory foundation needed for digital asset markets to scale further within the U.S. financial system.According to him, one of the most important provisions in the bill is language recognizing activity-based rewards tied to payment stablecoins and distributed ledger participation.&nbsp;“That is the path to responsible digital yield markets,” he <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/saylor/status/2054170256407457989?s=20">wrote</a>.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/saylor/status/2054170256407457989?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_12_090608_png_ed538ebf48.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-12 090608.png" width="992" height="340"></a><figcaption>Source; @saylor/X</figcaption></figure>The Senate Banking Committee&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/senate-unveils-309-page-clarity-act-ethics-deadlock-could-sink-vote/cZXX9TRReLu">released an updated draft of the CLARITY Act</a> on Monday night ahead of Thursday’s markup vote. The bill is designed to clarify oversight responsibilities between regulators and establish rules for stablecoins, tokenized assets, and broader digital asset markets.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Are Retail Traders Saying About The CLARITY Act Markup?</h2>Some traders on the platform were expecting Bitcoin’s price to explode after the updated draft of the CLARITY Act was made public.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/TheSaint229/message/653039712</stembedurl>Others stated that the cryptocurrency market and crypto-linked equities like MSTR and Coinbase (COIN) are likely to power higher after Thursday’s markup.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/BoilingPoint/message/653026134</stembedurl>Many remained uncertain whether CLARITY Act would be able to clear the Senate once it does get its markup.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/catzzsterkitty/message/653025873</stembedurl>Strategy remains the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, with more than 818,000 BTC on its balance sheet. The company’s stock has gained more than 26% this year even while Bitcoin itself has fallen over 7.5% during the same period.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-vs-gold-war-is-back-ray-dalio-michael-saylor-are-taking-sides/cZXXOwmReic">Bitcoin Vs Gold War Is Back — Ray Dalio, Michael Saylor Are Taking Sides</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Michael Saylor pauses as he speaks during the Bitcoin 2022 Conference at Miami Beach Convention Center on April 7, 2022. (Photo by Marco Bello/Getty Images)

Michael Saylor Says CLARITY Act Markup Could Unlock ‘Next Wave’ Of Digital Capital

Saylor said “key language” tied to stablecoin rewards and distributed ledger participation in the CLARITY Act are essential for digital yield markets.

CLARITY Act Markup Would Validate Bitcoin, STRC, MSTR On A Global Scale, Says Michael Saylor

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Peter Schiff renewed his criticism of Strategy and its preferred stock offering STRC, calling it a “classic centralized Ponzi.”</li><li>Schiff questioned why the SEC has not intervened over comments made by Michael Saylor regarding STRC’s suitability for retirees.</li><li>Schiff claimed retirees who lose money on STRC could potentially use Saylor’s public comments in lawsuits against Strategy.</li></ul>Peter Schiff returned to calling Strategy (MSTR) and its preferred ‘Stretch’ stock (STRC) a “ponzi scheme” on Monday morning in a volley of posts on X, this time asking why the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) isn’t taking a stand.“How can the SEC let Saylor get away with public comments that STRC&nbsp; is suitable for retirees whose primary investment objectives are low-risk wealth preservation and income, and who don't want to risk losing principal?” he&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/2053824703039439128">wrote</a> in a post on X. “This is a violation of SEC antifraud and marketing rules.”<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/2053824703039439128" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_11_120951_png_00d734f6c5.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-11 120951.png" width="1000" height="358"></a><figcaption>Source: @PeterSchiff/X</figcaption></figure>According to him, retirees purchasing STRC could eventually pursue legal action against the company if losses materialize. “Saylor admitted STRC is being bought by retirees whose primary objectives are low-risk wealth preservation and income, and who don't want to risk losing principal,” Schiff&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/2053817808400547987?s=20">wrote</a>. “But STRC is actually high-risk. Saylor's comments will help retirees who lose money win lawsuits against MSTR.”<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/2053817808400547987" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_11_120922_png_4a5ff243fb.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-11 120922.png" width="996" height="358"></a><figcaption>Source: @PeterSchiff/X</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">How Do Retail Traders Feel About MSTR?</h2><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MSTR/">MSTR’s stock</a> gained over 2% in midday trade after the company&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/mstr-stock-dips-after-new-bitcoin-buy-bmnr-slows-ethereum-buys/cZXaEVhRehO">announced</a> it had bought 535 Bitcoin (BTC) over the past week for around $43 million. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the company remained in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day, accompanied by ‘high’ levels of chatter.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_11_120847_png_e28eba68ae.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-11 120847.png" width="1266" height="148"><figcaption>MSTR retail sentiment and message volume on May 11 as of 11:45 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Retail traders on the platform forecast that MSTR’s share price could cross $200 this week, betting on Kevin Warch coming in to replace Jerome Powell as the Federal Reserve’s new chair and the CLARITY Act markup in the Senate to provide momentum.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/EZmuney/message/652933368</stembedurl><stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/Randallhump82/message/652752368</stembedurl><a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> traded flat in the last 24 hours, struggling to hold above $81,000. Retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency rose to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ over the past day, while chatter stayed at ‘normal’ levels. &nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_11_120858_png_2c68799789.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-11 120858.png" width="1238" height="136"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on May 11 as of 11:45 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Schiff Says Saylor Is Marketing Risky Investments To Retirees</h2>Schiff’s criticism focused less on Bitcoin, like in the past, and more on how Strategy is&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/michael-saylor-says-buy-more-bitcoin-than-you-can-sell/cZXb09DReQB">structuring and promoting</a> its preferred securities tied to the company’s crypto holdings.Strategy has increasingly leaned on preferred share offerings and capital markets products to fund additional Bitcoin purchases while offering investors alternative ways to gain exposure to the company’s balance sheet strategy. Schiff stated that the issue is not hidden complexity, but rather what he sees as openly acknowledged risk being framed too conservatively.&nbsp;“The fact that it isn’t hidden is exactly what makes it the most obvious Ponzi scheme ever constructed,” Schiff wrote in another <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/2053795135217914081?s=20">post</a>. He also pushed back against Saylor’s broader defense of Strategy’s approach.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/2053795135217914081" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_11_120940_png_7412af126f.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-11 120940.png" width="1012" height="1076"></a><figcaption>Source: @PeterSchiff/X</figcaption></figure>“Saylor dodged my argument that STRC is a Ponzi by saying, ‘Peter thinks Bitcoin’s a Ponzi scheme. Peter is not really a lover of anything in this space,” Schiff wrote, citing a recent podcast Saylor did with Scott Melker, who goes by the name 'The Wolf of All Street' online. “But I’ve called Bitcoin a new variant of decentralized Ponzi. STRC is different: a classic centralized Ponzi run by MSTR.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">MSTR Stock Outperforms Bitcoin</h2>Strategy remains the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, with more than 818,000 BTC on its balance sheet. The company has continued raising capital through debt, preferred stock, and equity-linked offerings to finance additional purchases.Earlier this month, Saylor also&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/mstr-stock-slips-even-with-bitcoin-above-81900-saylor-never-sell-pivot/cZQzTmyReaF">stated</a> during Strategy’s first-quarter earnings call that the company may eventually sell Bitcoin if doing so improves shareholder value or strengthens its capital structure. That marked a notable shift from his longstanding “never sell” rhetoric around Bitcoin holdings.MSTR’s stock has gained over 20% this year, while Bitcoin's price has fallen over 7%.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/mara-clsk-stocks-face-earnings-test-after-last-week-s-ai-fueled-rally/cZXa54KRehc">MARA, CLSK Stocks Face Earnings Test After Last Week’s AI-Fueled Rally: Retail Sentiment Diverges</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Bitcoin Conference Draws Cryptocurrency Fans To Miami.  (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Peter Schiff Says Michael Saylor's Strategy Is Running A Ponzi Scheme In Plain Sight — And The SEC Is Letting It Happen

The longtime Bitcoin critic stated that STRC is being marketed as a low-risk income investment despite carrying significant risk.

Is Strategy's STRC A Ponzi Scheme? Peter Schiff Makes His Case Against Saylor

The longtime Bitcoin critic stated that STRC is being marketed as a low-risk income investment despite carrying significant risk.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>MSTR’s stock edged lower in early trade on Wednesday even as Bitcoin climbed to a three-month high above $81,900.</li><li>Executive chairman Michael Saylor’s comments during the earnings call mark a shift from Strategy’s long-standing “buy and hold” approach to Bitcoin.</li><li>Wall Street supports the narrative with BTIG and Clear Street raising price targets and maintaining ‘Buy’ ratings.</li></ul>Shares of Michael Saylor-backed Strategy (MSTR), which typically move in line with Bitcoin (BTC), fell in early morning trade on Wednesday even as BTC’s price rose after the company said it may consider selling some of its holdings moving forward.&nbsp;"Our ability to sell Bitcoin either to buy U.S. dollars or sell Bitcoin to buy debt if it's accretive to Bitcoin per share is something that we would consider doing going forward,” executive chairman Michael Saylor said during the first quarter (Q1) earnings call.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MSTR">MSTR’s stock</a> edged 0.35% lower in pre-market trade, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> rose 1.75% in the last 24 hours to hit a three-month high of over $81,900. Retail sentiment around MSTR on Stocktwits climbed to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ territory over the past day. Chatter remained at ‘high’ levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_06_054534_png_73a09aa836.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-06 054534.png" width="1282" height="138"><figcaption>MSTR retail sentiment and message volume on May 6 as of 6:05 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwit</figcaption></figure>Some retail traders on the platform were surprised that the stock didn’t take a bigger hit after Saylor hinted that the company may sell some of its Bitcoin holdings.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/B5BusinessMan/message/652404619</stembedurl>Historically, the company has emphasized a “buy and hold” approach, positioning Bitcoin as a long-term treasury reserve asset. The possibility of selling holdings, whether to raise cash or restructure debt, represents a shift that could broaden its financial toolkit.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Earnings Miss Overshadowed By BTC Selling Narrative</h2>Strategy reported a massive loss per share of $42.93 in Q1, more than double the expected loss of $20.99, according to Koyfin data. Revenue came in at $123 million, beating Wall Street’s consensus of $118 million.&nbsp;Most retail traders on Stocktwits were unfazed by the company’s loss, with one citing that the next quarterly earnings could be in the green as Bitcoin’s price climbs.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/LeadingAnalyst/message/652399396</stembedurl><h2 class="st-heading-2">Wall Street Bullish On MSTR’s Bitcoin Sales Plan</h2>In addition to bullish retail commentary, Wall Street also backed the company’s plan to sell some of its Bitcoin holdings. BTIG raised its price target on MSTR to $350 from $250, implying a potential upside of over 87% from Tuesday’s close. “The big takeaway from the company's earnings call was the management's commentary that it is open to selling Bitcoin when it is advantageous to the company,” the firm told investors in a research note cited by TheFly, keeping a ‘Buy’ rating on the shares.&nbsp;During the Q1 earnings call, Saylor said that selling Bitcoin could be justified if it improves “Bitcoin per share,” including scenarios in which proceeds are used to reduce debt or optimize the capital structure. “It's an important point because I think there is a misconception that the breakeven point is 1.0x,” he said.Clear Street also raised its price target to $240 from $233 and maintained a ‘Buy’ rating. The price target implies a potential upside of nearly 30% from Tuesday's close. Clear Street said Strategy’s continued Bitcoin accretion and capital-raising activity was impressive. It applauded that Strategy had raised $11.7 billion year-to-date despite a challenging environment for digital asset-focused companies.Strategy currently holds 818,334 BTC on its balance sheet, valued at around $67 billion. Its multiple of net asset value (mnAV) stands at around 1.24.&nbsp;MSTR’s shares have gained over 20% this year, while Bitcoin’s price remains down by over 6%.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/arthur-hayes-slams-clarity-push-crypto-doesnt-need-regulation-/cZQDPN7Re9S">Arthur Hayes Slams CLARITY Push – Crypto 'Doesn't Need' Regulation, Only Benefits Centralized Companies</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

MSTR Stock Slips Even With Bitcoin Above $81,900 – Michael Saylor’s ‘Never Sell’ Pivot Gets Wall Street Support 

During the quarterly earnings call, executive chairman Michael Saylor said Strategy may consider selling Bitcoin if it improves “Bitcoin per share” or strengthens the balance sheet.

Why Is MSTR Stock Falling Amid Bitcoin Rally?

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Bitmine added 71,534 Ethereum over the past week, marking its largest weekly accumulation this year.</li><li>The company now holds 4.04% of Ethereum’s circulating supply, surpassing 80% of its 5% target.</li><li>Its total crypto and investment portfolio is valued at nearly $12 billion.</li></ul>Tom Lee-backed Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) announced on Monday that it added another 71,534 Ethereum (ETH) to its balance sheet over the past week, marking the company’s largest weekly accumulation this year.&nbsp;With its latest purchase, the company has now achieved more than 80% of its target to accumulate 5% of Ethereum’s circulating supply, bringing its holdings to 4.04%.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/BMNR">BMNR’s stock</a> rose over 1% at market open&nbsp;amid&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-holds-onto-70000-after-oil-prices-spike-on-trump-strait-of-hormuz/cZJFHO7RIMw">volatile</a> cryptocurrency and equities markets following President Donald Trump’s announcement of a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the company remained in ‘neutral’ territory over the past day, while chatter rose to ‘normal’ from ‘low’ levels.Meanwhile,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/ethereum">Ethereum’s price</a> rose around 1.2% in the last 24 hours, climbing back above $2,200. Retail sentiment around the leading altcoin on Stocktwits rose to ‘bullish’ from ‘neutral’ territory over the past day and chatter remained at ‘high’ levels.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitmine Balance Sheet Nears $12 Billion</h2>Bitmine's total crypto and investment portfolio is now valued at almost $12 billion. This includes 4.87 million ETH valued at $2,206 per token, 198 Bitcoin (BTC), a $200 million stake in Beast Industries, an $85 million position in Eightco Holdings (ORBS), and $719 million in cash.Last month, the company also&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/tom-lee-says-mavan-will-be-largest-ethereum-staking-platform/cZ3YpSZRIS1">opened up</a> its Made in America Validator Network (MAVAN) to institutional investors. "Annualized staking revenues are now $212 million. And this 3.3 million ETH is about 68% of the 4.87 million ETH held by Bitmine," Lee said in a statement. "Ethereum continues to benefit from the dual tailwinds of Wall Street tokenizing on the blockchain and from agentic AI systems increasingly needing public and neutral blockchains.”BMNR’s stock has fallen round 23.5% year-to-date while Ethereum’s down over 25% since the beginning of the year.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-holds-onto-70000-after-oil-prices-spike-on-trump-strait-of-hormuz/cZJFHO7RIMw">Bitcoin Holds Onto $70,000 After Oil Prices Spike On Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Blockade</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Tom Lee’s Bitmine Bags 71K ETH In Biggest Weekly Buy Of The Year – Now Controls 4% Of Supply

With its latest purchase of over 71,500 Ethereum, the company has now achieved more than 80% of its target to accumulate 5% of the altcoin’s circulating supply.

Bitmine's ETH Holdings Hit 4% Of Supply After Largest Weekly Buy Of The Year

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>If Bitcoin’s price were to drop to $10,000 by the end of year, the apex cryptocurrency would still be up by over 2,200% over the last 10 years.&nbsp;</li><li>Despite Bitcoin’s gains, Schiff warned that such a decline would lead to significant losses for most current holders of Bitcoin.</li><li>Both MSTR’s stock and Bitcoin’s price fell during midday trade on Tuesday.</li></ul>Gold bull and long-time Bitcoin (BTC) critic Peter Schiff took another swipe at Strategy (MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor on Tuesday stating that BTC would&nbsp;be the best performing asset over the past ten years even if it ended 2026 at $10,000.“I'm sure Saylor&nbsp; will rely on that to keep pumping Bitcoin and issuing more shares of $MSTR to buy it,” he&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/2041471412934672657?s=20">wrote</a> in a post on X. “But a 92% decline will make it the worst-performing investment for most HODLers.”<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/2041471412934672657" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_07_122732_png_4451c977ca.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-07 122732.png" width="823" height="307"></a><figcaption>Source: @PeterSchiff/X</figcaption></figure>If Bitcoin’s price ended 2026 at $10,000, it would still mark a 2,223% increase over the past 10 years since in December 2015, Bitcoin traded at approximately $430. On Tuesday,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> was down 2.5% over the last 24 hours to around $68,100.&nbsp;Retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency on Stocktwits remained in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day, accompanied by ‘normal’ levels of chatter.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_07_122635_png_bbeec47c72.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-07 122635.png" width="1280" height="137"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on April 7 as of 12:05 p.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MSTR/">MSTR’s stock</a> took a bigger hit, down 3.7% in midday trade on Tuesday. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the Bitcoin proxy flipped to ‘bearish’ from ‘bullish’ over the past day, accompanied by chatter at ‘high’ levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_07_122658_png_e54722c165.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-07 122658.png" width="1260" height="145"><figcaption>MSTR retail sentiment and message volume on April 7 as of 12:05 p.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Retail Investors Split On Outlook</h2>One user on the platform pointed out that MSTR’s current trading pattern is similar to its trading pattern four years ago, suggesting a potential repeat of past volatility.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/Samurai0/message/649569610</stembedurl>Others remained bullish anticipating that either a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran or the CLARITY Act markup at the end of April will lift MSTR’s stock price.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/TheSaint229/message/649577247</stembedurl>“Earlier today Bitcoin peaked above $70K and was immediately hit by a wave of selling,” Schiff&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/2041297382361411883?s=20">said</a> in a post on Monday. “There's too much overhead resistance to justify even speculative buys at these prices.” He added that the upside potential for Bitcoin is limited, whereas the downside risk is significant.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_07_122746_png_48a74766e5.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-07 122746.png" width="832" height="308"><figcaption>Source: @PeterSchiff/X</figcaption></figure>MSTR’s stock has fallen nearly 20% year-to-date, while&nbsp;Bitcoin's price has tumbled more than 22%.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/hedge-against-bitcoin-beats-btc-amid-crypto-market-dip/cZJJ8hPRIpf">‘Hedge Against Bitcoin’ Outperforms BTC Amid Crypto Market Dip On Record Shielded Supply</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Michael Saylor speaks on stage during Bitcoin Conference 2023 at Miami Beach Convention Center on May 19, 2023 in Miami Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images for Bitcoin Magazine)

Bitcoin’s Price Could Drop to $10,000 And Still Lead 10-Year Returns, Says Peter Schiff In Fresh Jibe At Michael Saylor

In a post on X, Peter Schiff said Bitcoin would still be the best performing asset of the past decade even if it falls to $10,000 by the end of 2026.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Strategy spent nearly $330 million to acquire 4,871 Bitcoin over the past week.</li><li>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around MSTR’s stock remained in ‘bullish’ territory over the past week.</li><li>However, some retail traders expressed caution, with one comparing chairman Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin accumulation strategy to the Hunt brothers’ attempt at cornering the silver market in the 1980s.</li></ul>Strategy (MSTR) announced on Monday that it has spent nearly $330 million on buying 4,871 Bitcoin (BTC) over the past week after executive chairman Michael Saylor hinted that the company would be resuming its BTC purchases after last week’s pause.&nbsp;“Back to work,” Saylor said in a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/saylor/status/2040771010186596441">post</a> on X on Sunday, with a signature “<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/mstr-michael-saylor-strc-demand-rise/cZ3bqEBRIOx">orange dots</a>” chart signaling Bitcoin purchases.&nbsp;Strategy said it acquired 4,871 Bitcoin for $329.9 million at $67,718 per BTC over the past week. The company now holds a total of 766,970 Bitcoin acquired at around $75,644 per Bitcoin, which&nbsp;puts its holdings at a loss of over 8%.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/saylor/status/2040771010186596441" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_06_095300_png_6b46381963.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-06 095300.png" width="825" height="601"></a><figcaption>Source: @saylor</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">MSTR Stock Gains Amid Bitcoin Rally</h2><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MSTR/">MSTR’s stock</a> rose over 4% as markets opened on Monday amid a <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-nears-70-k-on-us-iran-ceasefire-talks-270-million-shorts-wiped-out/cZJ4KndRIoD">broader rally</a> in the cryptocurrency market. Retail sentiment around the company on Stocktwits trended in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day, while chatter stayed at ‘high’ levels. MSTR’s stock rose in tandem with&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a>, which gained 3.8% in the last 24 hours, climbing towards $70,000. However, retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency trended in ‘bearish’ territory over the past day, while chatter rose to ‘normal’ from ‘low’ levels.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Are Retail Traders Saying About MSTR’s Stock?</h2>One user on Stocktwits compared Saylor’s strategy of Bitcoin accumulation to Nelson Bunker Hunt and William Herbert Hunt attempting to corner the silver market in the 1980s, stating that MSTR’s executive chairman was trying to create a “false sense of demand.” The brothers faced bankruptcy after the price of silver plummeted by over 50% in March 1980 and were banned from commodity trading.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/MisterTim2020/message/649468155</stembedurl>Another retail trader on the platform predicted that MSTR’s stock could hit $150 this week, an upside of 20% from current levels.&nbsp;<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/HappyBrokeTrader/message/649453532</stembedurl>MSTR’s stock has fallen nearly 20% year-to-date, at par with Bitcoin’s price. Commonly called the ‘Bitcoin proxy’, the company’s performance remains heavily dependent on Bitcoin’s price trajectory.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-nears-70-k-on-us-iran-ceasefire-talks-270-million-shorts-wiped-out/cZJ4KndRIoD">Bitcoin Nears $70K On US-Iran Ceasefire Talks, $270 Million Shorts Wiped Out</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

MSTR Resumes Bitcoin Buying With $330M Purchase, Following Michael Saylor’s ‘Back To Work’ Post 

Strategy now holds a total of 766,970 Bitcoin acquired at around $75,644 per Bitcoin, which puts its holdings at a loss of over 8%.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Empery Digital said that its board of directors carefully reviewed the notices and unanimously determined that the submissions failed to meet the requirements set forth in Empery Digital’s bylaws.</li><li>The company has delivered letters to ATG Capital and Brown that detail the extensive deficiencies in their nomination notices, it said.&nbsp;</li><li>Empery Digital said it will announce the date of the 2026 annual meeting and file its proxy materials with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in due course.</li></ul>Shares of Empery Digital (EMPD) closed 5% lower on Friday after it announced that its board determined that the nomination notices submitted by ATG Capital and Tice P. Brown in connection with the company’s 2026 annual meeting of stockholders are invalid and misleading.The company said that each of ATG Capital and Brown’s nominees are not eligible to stand for election at the 2026 annual meeting.&nbsp;The company has delivered letters to ATG Capital and Brown that detail the extensive deficiencies in their nomination notices, it said.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">EMPD’s Bylaws</h2>Empery Digital said that its board carefully reviewed the notices with the assistance of legal counsel and unanimously determined that the submissions failed to meet the requirements set forth in Empery Digital’s bylaws. Specifically, the board determined that each of the submissions fails to comply with Section 2.5 of the bylaws.In addition, by waiting until the very end of the nomination window to deliver their nomination notices, ATG Capital and Brown gave the board insufficient time to review the notices and provide the shareholders with opportunities to cure the numerous defects in their notices, the company said.“Therefore, neither ATG Capital nor Brown is entitled to nominate any candidates for election to the Board at the 2026 Annual Meeting and the Company will disregard the purported nominations,” it added.&nbsp;Empery Digital said it will announce the date of the 2026 annual meeting and file its proxy materials with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in due course.&nbsp;Empery is a Bitcoin treasury company that acts as a digital asset aggregator, focusing on building long-term wealth through Bitcoin (BTC) accumulation.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Retail Reaction</h2>Retail sentiment around EMPD&nbsp;stock trended in ‘neutral’ territory amid ‘normal’ message volume.&nbsp;Shares in the company have fallen 4% so far in 2026.&nbsp;For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Empery is a Bitcoin treasury company that acts as a digital asset aggregator, focusing on building long-term wealth through Bitcoin (BTC) accumulation. 

Why Did Empery Digital Stock Close Lower Today?

Empery Digital said each of ATG Capital and Tice P. Brown’s nominees are not eligible to stand for election at the 2026 annual meeting.

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Empery Digital said each of ATG Capital and Tice P. Brown’s nominees are not eligible to stand for election at the 2026 annual meeting.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Strategy has added more than 88,500 BTC in 2026, with nearly half of it acquired in the first two weeks of March.</li><li>The company holds a total of 761,068 BTC, representing about 3.6% of Bitcoin’s cumulative circulating supply.</li><li>Aggregate unrealized losses still exceed $1 billion, though they have declined significantly since December.</li><li>MSTR’s average purchase price is $75,295 per Bitcoin, putting the position near break-even.</li></ul>Strategy (MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor touted that the company has clocked $1.6 billion in Bitcoin (BTC) gains so far this year, with most of that growth coming from the first two weeks of March, but aggregate paper losses remain.In a&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/saylor/status/2033865187925639427?s=20">post</a> on X, Saylor highlighted that Strategy has added more than 88,500 BTC to its balance sheet this year, resulting in a BTC dollar gain of $1.6 billion. “BTC Gain is the closest analog to net income on the Bitcoin standard,” he wrote.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/saylor/status/2033865187925639427" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_17_093020_png_9defcdadfd.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-17 093020.png" width="825" height="716"></a><figcaption>Source: @saylor/X</figcaption></figure>However, CoinGecko data&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.coingecko.com/en/treasuries/companies/strategy">showed</a> that Strategy is still sitting on over $1 billion in paper losses on its aggregate holdings, down from&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/mstr-posts-more-than-1600-percent-jump-in-its-operating-loss-in-q4-2025-as-bitcoin-crash-bites/cZbZlO9R4nE">$17.4 billion at the end of December.</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MSTR/">MSTR’s stock</a> edged 0.5% lower at market open after&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> fell below $74,000, shedding gains from an intra-day high of nearly $76,000, according to CoinGecko data. Retail sentiment around MSTR on Stocktwits remained in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day as chatter rose to ‘high’ from ‘normal’ levels.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_17_093037_png_043463db1c.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-17 093037.png" width="1277" height="142"><figcaption>MSTR retail sentiment and message volume on March 17 as of 9:30 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">MSTR’s Bitcoin Buying Accelerates In March</h2>Strategy currently holds 761,068 BTC on its balance sheet, valued at over $56 billion based on Bitcoin’s current price. This accounts for around 3.6% of Bitcoin’s total circulating supply. The average cost of each Bitcoin is $75,295, close to breaking even if Bitcoin’s price hits new highs.&nbsp;MSTR&nbsp; has increased the pace of its Bitcoin purchases over the past few weeks, adding more than 22,000 BTC to its balance sheet yesterday and over 40,000 Bitcoin in the first two weeks of March.MSTR’s stock is down 4.5% year to date, while Bitcoin’s price has fallen nearly 16%.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/pay-pal-eyes-70-country-pyusd-expansion-with-rewards-for-its-stablecoin/cZ3E5NiRIXb">PayPal Eyes 70-Country PYUSD Expansion With Rewards For Its Stablecoin, Despite CLARITY Act Limbo</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Strategy executive chairman and co-founder Michael Saylor speaks at the Bitcoin 2021 Convention at the Mana Convention Center in Wynwood on June 04, 2021 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Michael Saylor Touts MSTR’s $1.6 Billion Bitcoin Gain – But It Masks Paper Loss Of Over $1B

In a post on X, Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor shared that MSTR’s Bitcoin holdings have clocked a gain of over $1.6 billion so far this year. 

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Strategy’s purchase of over 2,000 BTC using STRC represents the largest single-day Bitcoin acquisition funded through the program since it launched in July 2025.</li><li>MSTR has bought around 3,519 Bitcoin so far this week after adding 1,420 BTC on Monday.</li><li>STRC trading volume surged to about $408.8 million on Tuesday, far above the 30-day average of $138.5 million.</li><li>The uptick comes after Strategy amended its Omnibus Sales Agreement, allowing multiple agents to sell securities during pre-market and after-hours trading.</li></ul>Michael Saylor-backed Strategy (MSTR) edged higher in overnight trading after data showed the company purchased a record 2,000 Bitcoin (BTC) on Tuesday using proceeds from its perpetual preferred equity program, Stretch (STRC).The purchase marks the largest single-day acquisition using STRC since its debut in July 2025. The company&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.strategy.com/strc">dashboard</a> showed Tuesday’s session recorded nearly $408.8 million in total trading volume, compared with a 30-day average of $138.5 million.According to the STRC&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://strc.live/">tracker</a>, Strategy bought an estimated 2098.26 BTC over the past day. This follows a purchase of an estimated 1420.60 BTC on Monday, bringing its weekly total thus far to around 3,519 BTC. At the current pace, Strategy could surpass last week’s purchases of approximately 4,294 BTC.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Strategy’s Ramps Up Bitcoin Buys Using STRC</h2>Strategy has been increasing the sale of its STRC shares to fund its Bitcoin purchases. Last week, the company sold 3.7 million shares to help finance part of its purchase of nearly 18,000 BTC for $1.3 billion.&nbsp;The ramp-up in Bitcoin buys funded using STRC also comes after Strategy amended its Omnibus Sales Agreement to allow multiple agents to sell the same class of securities on a single trading day during pre-market or after-hours sessions on Monday. The change allows the option to do block trades after 4 p.m. ET., which means Strategy can tap demand around macro events, or when Bitcoin makes a sharp move, outside of regular trading, rather than cramming everything into day trades.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Is Retail Saying About MSTR Stock?</h2><a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MSTR">MSTR’s stock</a> edged 0.42% higher after closing the day down by 0.35%. Retail sentiment around the Bitcoin proxy remained in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day amid ‘low’ levels of chatter.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_11_030628_png_d254c9344b.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-11 030628.png" width="1345" height="153"><figcaption>MSTR retail sentiment and message volume on March 11 as of 3:05 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>One user on the platform noted that MSTR’s stock has been making higher lows for some time now, and it's likely to make a quick move to $200 some time soon.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/Steve_TheBull_Rogers/message/647077140</stembedurl>Another anticipated a Bitcoin rally to $80,000, which could also lift MSTR shares.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/SuperTrendWaveSurfer/message/647191843</stembedurl><a href="http://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> slipped below $70,000 on Tuesday night, down 0.4% at around $69,900. Retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency fell to ‘neutral’ from ‘bullish’ territory over the past day.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_03_11_041142_png_c15ea96ab0.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-03-11 041142.png" width="1251" height="677"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on March 11 as of 3:15 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>MSTR holds over 738,731 Bitcoin on its balance sheet, with a paper loss of almost $4.6 billion, despite the company's heavy dollar-cost averaging in recent weeks.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/coin-stock-drops-while-crcl-surges-after-trump-for-saber-rattling-on-clarity/cZdAoOURIJ5">COIN Stock Drops While CRCL Surges After Monness Crespi Calls Out Trump For ‘Saber Rattling’ On CLARITY Act</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

MSTR Makes Record 2,000 Bitcoin Buy Using STRC After Amending Sales Rules To Boost After-Hours BTC Acquisitions

Strategy purchased a record 2,098.26 Bitcoin on Tuesday using proceeds from its STRC preferred equity program.

MSTR Buys Record 2,000 Bitcoin In Biggest STRC-Funded Purchase Yet

Strategy purchased a record 2,098.26 Bitcoin on Tuesday using proceeds from its STRC preferred equity program.


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