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Redwire Corp. manufactures and supplies space equipment. It offers critical space solutions and reliability components for the next generation space economy with IP for solar power generation and in-space 3D printing and manufacturing. It assists its customers in solving challenges of future space missions. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL.

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Redwire Corp

Redwire (RDW) is experiencing a surge in volume and upward momentum as investors speculate on its role as critical infrastructure for the space sector, particularly alongside high-profile developments like the upcoming SpaceX IPO. The community is actively debating the stock's transition from a speculative play into a fundamental 'picks and shovels' infrastructure asset, with many pointing to heavy institutional accumulation and recent defense contract wins as key drivers for this strong price action.

Candel Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical stage biotechnology company, which engages in the development and commercialization of viral immunotherapies. Its pipeline includes CAN-2409 and CAN-3110. The company was founded by Estuardo Aguilar-Cordova in 2002 and is headquartered in Needham, MA.

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Candel Therapeutics is trending as investors anticipate a major data readout from an oral plenary presentation at the upcoming AUA Annual Meeting. The community is heavily focused on the extended follow-up data for CAN-2409 in prostate cancer, with widespread discussion regarding its potential to serve as a practice-changing therapy, the durability of its survival benefit, and the possibility of a premium acquisition by Big Pharma.

Digi Power X, Inc. is a block chain technology company, which engages in crypto currency mining. It focuses on validation through mining, hosting solutions, and blockchain software solutions. It operates through the following segments: Cryptocurrency Mining, Sales of Energy and Electricity, and Colocation Services. The company was founded on February 18, 2017, and is headquartered in Miami, FL.

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Digi Power X is trending as investors focus on the highly anticipated Cerebras Systems IPO and the potential for a symbiotic rally due to their substantial AI data center partnership. While some traders express caution over earnings expectations and potential dilution, the community remains heavily focused on the company's long-term pivot toward AI infrastructure and secured power capacity.

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 trending following a strong quarterly earnings report featuring revenue growth that beat analyst expectations and raised full-year guidance, fueled by accelerating enterprise adoption of its AI-powered features. Community sentiment is heavily focused on a potential short squeeze, with investors highlighting significant short interest and arguing that the companys strong net dollar retention and essential role in design workflows prove its long-term value despite broader market concerns about AI competition.

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.

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NVIDIA is currently surging as investors react to U.S. government approvals for advanced chip sales to Chinese firms and anticipation of a major earnings report next week. Community sentiment remains polarized, with bulls pointing to the stock's dominant market position and institutional buying, while bears voice concerns about sustainability, valuation levels, and broader market stability.

Microsoft Corp. engages in the development and support of software, services, devices, and solutions. It operates through the following segments: Productivity and Business Processes, Intelligent Cloud, and More Personal Computing. The Productivity and Business Processes segment is composed of products and services relating to productivity, communication, and information services such as Office Commercial, Office Consumer, LinkedIn, and Dynamics business solutions. The Intelligent Cloud segment consists of public, private, and hybrid server products and cloud services for businesses and developers, as well as enterprise and partner services. The More Personal Computing segment refers to products and services including Windows operating system, Windows cloud services, Surface, HoloLens, personal computer accessories, Xbox hardware, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Microsoft News, and Microsoft Edge. The company was founded by Paul Gardner Allen and William Henry Gates, III in 1975 and is headquartered in Redmond, WA.

Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Corp

Microsoft is attracting investor attention due to a significant new position from Pershing Square and a flurry of activity surrounding high-profile Trump administration stock disclosures. While the community is actively debating the timing of a rotation from semiconductor stocks into enterprise SaaS, sentiment remains split between those frustrated by recent price consolidation and those viewing the current valuation as a compelling long-term buying opportunity.

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iShares Silver Trust

iShares Silver Trust is capturing significant attention as traders debate whether rising industrial demand for AI infrastructure will trigger a breakout, or if the metal will succumb to its history of volatility. Community sentiment remains deeply polarized between those betting on a major supply-driven squeeze and others who view the recent price action as a temporary trap.

Infleqtion, Inc. engages in delivering neutral atom solutions for quantum computing, networking, sensing, and security. Its products are categorized into computing, sensing, and cores. The company was founded on February 7, 2007, and is headquartered in Louisville, CO.

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Infleqtion Inc.

Infleqtion is seeing high engagement as investors weigh a strong record revenue print and raised guidance against ongoing operational losses. While some are concerned about the stock's recent volatility and post-earnings price movement, the community remains divided between those viewing the dip as a prime accumulation opportunity and those frustrated by the lack of immediate upward momentum.

The Boeing Co. is an aerospace company, which engages in the manufacture of commercial jetliners and defense, space, and security systems. It operates through the following segments: Commercial Airplanes (BCA), Defense, Space and Security (BDS), and Global Services (BGS). The Commercial Airplanes segment includes the development, production, and market of commercial jet aircraft and provides fleet support services, principally to the commercial airline industry worldwide. The Defense, Space and Security segment refers to the research, development, production and modification of manned and unmanned military aircraft and weapons systems for global strike, including fighter and combat rotorcraft aircraft and missile systems, global mobility, including tanker, rotorcraft and tilt-rotor aircraft, and airborne surveillance and reconnaissance, including command and control, battle management and airborne anti-submarine aircraft. The Global Services segment provides services to commercial and defense customers. The company was founded by William Edward Boeing on July 15, 1916, and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

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Boeing Co

Boeing is trending as investors digest news that China has agreed to a long-awaited purchase of 200 aircraft, with community discourse heavily polarized between those viewing it as a major breakthrough for U.S.-China relations and skeptics disappointed that the deal fell short of more aggressive rumors. Shareholders are actively debating whether this news is a legitimate catalyst for a sustained recovery or a 'sell the news' event, while many are demanding more clarity on the deal's specific terms and delivery timelines.

Gemini Space Station, Inc. is a holding company, which offers a mobile and web based crypto asset exchange platform, proprietary wallet infrastructure and custody solutions, over-the-counter trading solutions tailored to institutions and professionals, a digital art auction platform, a proprietary United States dollar backed stablecoin, and a credit card product that offers crypto asset rewards on customer purchases. The company was founded by Tyler Winklevoss and Cameron Winklevoss in 2014 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

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Gemini Space Station

Gemini Space Station is seeing intense market activity driven by a strategic $100 million investment from the Winklevoss Capital Fund, alongside better-than-expected quarterly revenue figures and growth in its card services. Investors are actively debating the potential for a short squeeze due to high short interest, while community discussions remain divided between speculative bullishness regarding potential Russell 2000 inclusion and concerns over the company's long-term financial health and legal challenges.

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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

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<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Strategy chief executive Michael Saylor on Thursday shared a cryptic post on X stating, “Buy more Bitcoin than you can sell.”</li><li>His post comes after Saylor said Bitcoin sales could be used to pay dividends or optimize Strategy’s balance sheet during the company’s Q1 earnings call, earlier this week.</li><li>The comments marked a shift from Saylor’s previous “never sell” stance on Bitcoin, which was still in place until three months ago.&nbsp;</li></ul>Strategy (MSTR) executive chairman Michael Saylor on Thursday gave another hint of the company’s shift from its “never sell” stance on Bitcoin (BTC) in a post on X.“Buy more Bitcoin than you can sell,” he&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/saylor/status/2052394763001761817">wrote</a> in the post. The remark came just days after Saylor said during the company’s first-quarter (Q1) earnings call that Strategy may consider selling Bitcoin to pay dividends or optimize its balance sheet.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://twitter.com/saylor/status/2052394763001761817" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_07_104538_png_45d3938cd5.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-07 104538.png" width="974" height="256"></a><figcaption>Source: @saylor/X</figcaption></figure>“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,” Saylor <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/mstr-stock-slips-even-with-bitcoin-above-81900-saylor-never-sell-pivot/cZQzTmyReaF">said</a> during the call.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MSTR">MSTR’s stock</a> dropped 2.5% in morning trade amid Bitcoin’s slide.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">BTC’s price</a> was down nearly 2% in the last 24 hours, trying to hold above $80,000. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around both tickers remained in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day, accompanied by ‘high’ levels of chatter.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_07_104734_png_8c0f9dcfa2.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-07 104734.png" width="1256" height="138"><figcaption>BTC retail sentiment and message volume on May 7 as of 10:35 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_07_104832_png_9b4524ca8f.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-07 104832.png" width="1260" height="140"><figcaption>MSTR retail sentiment and message volume on May 7 as of 10:35 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">Michael Saylor’s Pivot From ‘Never Sell’ Bitcoin</h2>MSTR has been one of the market’s most closely watched Bitcoin proxy stocks, with its share price often amplifying moves in the cryptocurrency itself. In an&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/02/10/strategys-michael-saylor-we-wont-be-selling-bitcoin-well-be-buying-every-quarter-forever.html">interview</a> with CNBC just three months prior in February, Saylor stated that Strategy would “never sell” Bitcoin. Retail traders on Stocktwits have been <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/mstr-stock-slips-despite-price-target-hikes/cZXbgjaReQ2">questioning</a> whether he may already have sold some this week.&nbsp;So far, the company has sold Bitcoin only once, in December 2022. It sold 704 BTC for around $11.8 million at an average price of $16,775 per Bitcoin. At the time, the company said the sale was for tax-loss harvesting purposes amid low Bitcoin prices. It marks the first, and only, divestment by MSTR since its 2020 pivot to a digital asset treasury (DAT).&nbsp;Strategy currently holds over 818,000 BTC, despite&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/mstr-stock-outpaces-asst-bmnr-despite-bitcoin-buying-pause/cZQMtEgReJI">hitting pause</a> on new Bitcoin purchases in the past week. MSTR’s stock has gained more 20% this year, while Bitcoin’s price has fallen by over 8%.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-rally-stalls-ahead-of-jobless-claims-as-crude-oil-extends-decline/cZXbB1tReft">Bitcoin Rally Stalls Ahead Of Jobless Claims As Crude Oil Extends Decline: Crypto Market Sees $420M In Liquidations</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Michael Saylor, Chairman, Strategy, speaks during the Bitcoin 2022 Conference at Miami Beach Convention Center on April 7, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Marco Bello/Getty Images)

Michael Saylor Says ‘Buy More Bitcoin Than You Can Sell’ After MSTR Opened Door To BTC Sales

The statement comes after Saylor said Bitcoin sales could be used to pay dividends or optimize Strategy’s balance sheet during the company’s first quarter earnings call.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Strategy shares fell in pre-market trading on Thursday even after multiple Wall Street firms raised their price targets on the stock.</li><li>Bitcoin slipped below $81,000 after a sharp rally earlier in the week pushed the cryptocurrency above $82,000 for the first time in three months.</li><li>Canaccord raised its price target on MSTR to $224, citing Strategy’s handling of Bitcoin volatility and its growing use of preferred shares to reduce dilution.</li></ul>Shares of Michael Saylor-backed Strategy (MSTR) fell on Thursday despite getting a price target hike from Cannacord as Bitcoin (BTC) struggled to hold above $81,000. <a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MSTR/">MSTR’s stock</a> fell over 1% in early morning trade, while&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> dipped 1.6% in the last 24 hours. Retail sentiment around both the apex cryptocurrency, and the Bitcoin proxy, trended in ‘bullish’ territory on Stocktwits over the past day, with chatter at ‘high’ levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_07_092018_png_b7058a6985.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-07 092018.png" width="1262" height="154"><figcaption>MSTR retail sentiment and message volume on May 7 as of 9:00 a.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Bitcoin’s decline followed a&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-rallies-82k-after-oil-prices-slide-dollar-sinks-on-us-iran-peace/cZQz7l7ReOJ">sharp rally</a> earlier in the week that pushed the asset above $82,000 for the first time in three months.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Wall Street Raises Price Targets On Strategy</h2>The dip in MSTR’s stock comes despite Cannacord increasing its price target on MSTR to $224 from $185 on Thursday, implying a potential upside of nearly 20%. It kept a ‘Buy’ rating on the shares, according to a note to investors cited by TheFly.&nbsp;The firm said the company has handled recent Bitcoin volatility well, noting that Bitcoin fell to around $60,000 in February but has since climbed back above $80,000, helping Strategy recover. Canaccord also said Strategy’s use of preferred shares is working well, creating new ways for it to raise money and relying less on selling regular stock, which helps avoid dilution.&nbsp;TD Cowen also increased its price target on MSTR’s stock and kept a ‘Buy’ rating. It raised the target to $395 from $385, implying an upside of over 110% from Wednesday’s close.&nbsp;Benchmark, which still holds the highest target among major firms covering the stock, lowered its price target to $570 from $705 as part of a broader review of crypto-related equities, while maintaining a ‘Buy’ rating.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Retail Questions If Saylor Has Started Selling Bitcoin</h2>Some retail traders on Stocktwits questioned whether Saylor’s comments signaled the company had already started reducing Bitcoin exposure, though there has been no formal announcement of Strategy selling any holdings.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/Conquest001/message/652563721</stembedurl><stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/TheMeatHead/message/652553918</stembedurl>Saylor <a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/mstr-stock-slips-even-with-bitcoin-above-81900-saylor-never-sell-pivot/cZQzTmyReaF">suggested</a> Strategy may eventually sell some Bitcoin holdings if doing so improves “Bitcoin per share” metrics or strengthens the company’s capital structure during the the company’s first quarter (Q1) earnings call. The stance marked a notable shift in tone for a company long associated with an aggressive “buy and hold” Bitcoin philosophy.Other retail traders on Stocktwits argued that the pullback in MSTR’s stock represented a buying opportunity ahead of another potential rally in Bitcoin prices.<stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/ra11adw/message/652563766</stembedurl><stembedurl>https://www.stocktwits.com/Elon_Trump69/message/652539878</stembedurl>MSTR's stock has gained over 20% this year, while Bitcoin's price has fallen over 8%.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/bitcoin-rally-stalls-ahead-of-jobless-claims-as-crude-oil-extends-decline/cZXbB1tReft">Bitcoin Rally Stalls Ahead Of Jobless Claims As Crude Oil Extends Decline: Crypto Market Sees $420M In Liquidations</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Michael Saylor speaks at the Bitcoin Conference 2026, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on April 27, 2026.(Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)

MSTR Stock Slips Despite Price Target Hikes – Retail Questions Whether Saylor Is Selling Bitcoin

Retail traders on Stocktwits debated whether Michael Saylor may eventually sell Bitcoin holdings after comments during the company’s earnings call.

Michael Saylor’s ‘Never Sell’ Era Ends? MSTR Stock Slides Despite Bullish Wall Street Calls Amid Bitcoin Slump

Retail traders on Stocktwits debated whether Michael Saylor may eventually sell Bitcoin holdings after comments during the company’s earnings call.


<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Peter Schiff cautioned that Strategy would likely suspend its STRC dividend and let the company collapse before it sells any substantial Bitcoin assets to satisfy its preferred shareholder requirements.</li><li>On-chain analyst Darkfost brushed off the uproar by noting that the prospect of Bitcoin sales was already stated in Strategy’s SEC 8-K filing.</li><li>Michael Saylor, in the Q1 earnings call, brushed off the idea of a fixed 1.0x breakeven level, saying that if Strategy boosted the “Bitcoin per share” value, it could sell Bitcoin or use the revenue to reduce debt.</li></ul>Peter Schiff voiced concerns on Wednesday about Michael Saylor's plans to sell Bitcoin (BTC) to meet Strategy's (MSTR) commitments to its STRC preferred stock payments. He cautioned that preferred shareholders might have to foot the bill.In a post&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/2052033997534879985?s=20">on X</a>, the veteran gold advocate and longtime Bitcoin critic argued that if Strategy ever faced a crunch, Saylor would be more likely to suspend the STRC dividend and let the stock crash rather than liquidate a major portion of its Bitcoin assets. Schiff described the company’s declared desire to sell Bitcoin as a hollow gesture intended to extend what he dubbed a “Ponzi” framework.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/2052033997534879985?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_06_at_11_56_10_AM_png_8733c4f234.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-06 at 11.56.10 AM.png" width="1178" height="428"></a><figcaption>Peter Schiff on Strategy. Source: <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff">@PeterSchiff</a>/x</figcaption></figure>Saylor’s move caused much concern among the crypto community, but on-chain analyst Darkfost&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/Darkfost_Coc/status/2052052392758202525?s=20">resisted</a> the broader debate, noting that the potential for Bitcoin sales was “Nothing new.” He added that the possibility had already been outlined in a Form 8-K filed with the SEC in April 2025, when the business said it may have been forced to sell Bitcoin if cash flows were inadequate to meet debt payments or sustain its operations. Darkfost said Saylor’s statements on the just-released Q1 results call brought to light what had been buried in regulatory filings.<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/Darkfost_Coc/status/2052052392758202525?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_06_at_12_22_57_PM_png_e2826378ae.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-06 at 12.22.57 PM.png" width="1174" height="1328"></a><figcaption>Analyst Darkfost on Strategy's SEC filing. Source: <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/Darkfost_Coc">@Darkfost_Coc/x</a></figcaption></figure>Strategy stated in its SEC filing&nbsp;that&nbsp;it may have to sell Bitcoin if cash flow is not enough to pay debt commitments or support operations. The document also cautioned that refinancing risks, higher borrowing rates, or increased financial pressure might compel the business to raise cash, restructure debt, or sell assets, including its BTC holdings.<h2 class="st-heading-2">What Saylor Actually Said</h2>During Strategy's first-quarter results call, Executive Chairman Michael Saylor&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> that the business may sell Bitcoin or use the proceeds to repay debt if doing so would raise the "Bitcoin per share" value for shareholders. He also denied the notion that the corporation runs with a set breakeven point, referring to the frequently publicized "1.0x" level as a misunderstanding.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MSTR">MSTR’s stock</a> was down over 1% in midday trade. Despite the earnings setback, retail sentiment on Stocktwits around MSTR remained in the ‘bullish’ zone, while chatter stayed at ‘high’ levels over the past day.Wall Street analysts remained split on the company. BTIG boosted its price target for MSTR to $350 from $250 while maintaining a ‘Buy’ rating, citing management's readiness to potentially sell Bitcoin as a major takeaway from the results call, while Benchmark reduced the firm's Strategy price target to $570 from $705 and maintained a ‘Buy’ rating on the shares.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/oppenheimer-bet-on-wulf-stock-with-stake-increase-short-squeeze-incoming/cZQz99uReOX">Oppenheimer Makes Big Bet On WULF With 45% Stake Increase — Retail Traders Lookout For A Short Squeeze</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

 The logo of MicroStrategy Incorporated is displayed on a smartphone screen on April 26, 2025, in Chongqing, China.

Peter Schiff Warns STRC Crash Could Come Before Strategy Has The Chance To Sell Its Bitcoin

Wall Street remained divided, with BTIG raising its MSTR price target to $350 while Benchmark cut its target to $570, though both firms maintained a ‘Buy’ rating on the shares.

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ETFs to Watch as HOOD Lags Q1 Earnings Amid Crypto Trading Slump

HOOD sinks 13% after weak Q1 on crypto slump, pushing investors toward ETFs like FINX to tap upside while limiting single-stock risk.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said the firm is slashing 14% of its staff as it adjusts to market volatility and the increasing influence of AI on productivity.</li><li>The organization is reorganizing to fewer management levels and smaller, high-impact teams to be leaner and quicker.</li><li>The decision is forward-looking, Armstrong added, stating that laid-off employees would receive sixteen weeks of severance and assistance to help them transition.</li></ul>Coinbase (COIN) Chief Executive Officer Brian Armstrong announced on Tuesday that the company will cut about 14% of its workforce as it adjusts to market conditions and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence.&nbsp;Armstrong said&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/brian_armstrong/status/2051616759145185723">on X</a> to employees that the move comes as crypto markets remain volatile and AI is drastically changing productivity for technical and non-technical teams alike, acknowledging his decision might seem “sudden and harsh.”<figure class="image"><a class="st-link-external" href="https://x.com/brian_armstrong/status/2051616759145185723?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_05_05_at_7_59_51_AM_png_a0ee67b8d8.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-05-05 at 7.59.51 AM.png" width="950" height="1356"></a><figcaption>Brian Armstrong on current Coinbase layoff. Source: <a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/brian_armstrong">@brian_armstrong</a>/x</figcaption></figure>Armstrong added that the layoffs were part of a broader effort to make Coinbase “emerge from this period leaner, faster, and more efficient for our next phase of growth,” emphasizing flatter organizational structures, fewer management layers, and a greater focus on small, high-impact teams.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Why Coinbase Is Flattening Its Organizational Structure?</h2>He explained that Coinbase is flattening its structure to speed up decision-making and decrease bureaucracy, with a maximum of five levels below the CEO/COO. He underlined that fewer levels will reduce coordination costs, enable smaller, high-context teams to move more quickly, and encourage leaders to take on larger responsibilities with more direct reports, resulting in a leaner, more efficient organization.The CEO stated that the decision was made proactively to prepare Coinbase for its next development phase, while also expressing faith in the future prospects for cryptocurrency, including stablecoins and tokenization. Acknowledging that the “business is still volatile from quarter to quarter,” he assured the firm is “well-positioned to weather any storm.” He defended the adjustments as required to retain speed and competitiveness at what he called an industry-wide tipping point.&nbsp;<h2 class="st-heading-2">Severance And Benefits: What Coinbase Employees Get</h2>Affected employees will receive severance packages, including a minimum of 16 weeks of base pay in the U.S., along with additional benefits and transition support. Armstrong acknowledged the impact of the cuts, thanking departing staff while reiterating Coinbase’s mission to build a more open financial system.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Previous Layoffs At COIN</h2>Coinbase has undergone several rounds of layoffs in the past, particularly during the 2022 to 2023 "crypto winter.” In 2022, the business cut around 1,200 workers in two waves: June and November. According to&nbsp;<a class="st-link-external" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/14/coinbase-lays-off-18percent-as-execs-prepare-for-recession-crypto-winter.html">reports,</a> these decisions were driven by over-hiring during the 2021 bull market, a dramatic drop in crypto prices, a 27% decline in revenue, economic fears, and rising labor costs.<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/COIN">COIN stock</a> was up over 3% in pre-market trade. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around COIN remained in the ‘neutral’ zone, while chatter rose to ‘high’ from ‘normal’ levels over the past day. JPMorgan (JPM) analyst Kenneth Worthington boosted Coinbase's price target to $290 from $252, maintaining an 'Overweight' rating on the stock. At the current price of $206, an upside of over 40%.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/coinbase-teams-up-with-kemet-to-power-everything-exchange-for-institutional-traders/cZQMCdzReJF">Coinbase Teams Up With Kemet To Power ‘Everything Exchange’ For Institutional Traders</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong sits silently onstage during the 2025 New York Times Dealbook Summit at Jazz at Lincoln Center on December 03, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Coinbase Cuts 14% Of Workforce In A ‘Harsh’ Reset Amid AI Shift – CEO Says Firm Built To ‘Weather Any Storm’

Coinbase cuts jobs amid bear market, aiming for leaner teams and faster, high-impact operations

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>Coinbase partnered with Kemet to integrate four trading venues into a single platform, targeting institutional clients with unified access to spot, futures, and options markets.</li><li>Kemet’s infrastructure supports advanced strategies like multi-leg options, smart order routing, and automated hedging, enabling large-scale institutional execution.</li><li>Coinbase stock rose over 6% alongside Bitcoin’s rally to a three-month high, as sentiment turned bullish amid broader optimism in the crypto market.</li></ul>Coinbase&nbsp;(COIN)&nbsp;announced on Monday that it has teamed up with Kemet, a crypto derivatives order and execution management system, to bring&nbsp;on&nbsp;four of its trading venues.The company said the&nbsp;goa&nbsp;was&nbsp;to bring together Coinbase Exchange, Coinbase Derivatives Exchange, Coinbase International Exchange, and Deribit into Kemet’s platform. Coinbase Ventures is also making a strategic investment in the company, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the partnership.In a statement, Coinbase said it is clearly targeted at institutional clients. Kemet's platform supports multi-leg options strategies, smart order routing, automatic delta hedging, and spread trading algorithms – the kind of infrastructure professional derivatives desks need to execute at scale. Institutional traders can access spot, futures, and options liquidity across all four of Coinbase’s venues through a single interface without switching systems or counterparties.Kemet’s open, multi-broker design indicates that clients already utilizing other venues may plug into Coinbase markets without rebuilding their existing trading stack, a low-friction onramp that Coinbase is banking on to pull more institutional traffic its way."Our goal is to make Coinbase the most trusted and comprehensive platform for trading — expanding not just what clients can trade, but how they execute sophisticated derivatives strategies," said Coinbase. Coinbase’s partnership comes shortly after CEO Brian Armstrong&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/coinbase-targets-everything-exchange-vision-for-2026-brian-armstrong-says/cmxNHGqRE65">reiterated</a> his vision of building an “everything exchange.”<h2 class="st-heading-2">COIN Stock Rallies On CLARITY Momentum</h2>The news adds an institutional dimension to a big day for Coinbase.&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/COIN">Coinbase stock</a> rose over 6% in afternoon trading, buoyed by confidence in the broader crypto market following&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-is-crcl-stock-rallying-calrity/cZQMUhfReJ1">the CLARITY Act</a> stablecoin yield deal's Friday finalization. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around COIN improved to ‘bullish’ from the ‘neutral’ zone, while chatter remained at ‘high’ levels over the past day.Additionally, COIN’s shares also seemed to be following&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/cryptocurrency/who-s-buying-all-the-bitcoin-etfs-new-btc-supply/cZQMFM5Re76">Bitcoin’s recent rally</a>&nbsp;to $80,429, a three-month high, which has lifted the crypto-equity markets.&nbsp;Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/why-is-crcl-stock-rallying-calrity/cZQMUhfReJ1">Circle Stock Extends Gains, Hits 1-Month High On CLARITY Act Momentum</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

The Coinbase app is displayed on a mobile phone with the company branding icon seen in the background, in this photo illustration in Brussels, Belgium, on February 11, 2026. (Photo by Jonathan Raa/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Coinbase Teams Up With Kemet To Power ‘Everything Exchange’ For Institutional Traders

Coinbase Ventures will invest in Kemet, signaling a long-term push to strengthen its institutional trading ecosystem and “everything exchange” vision.

<ul class="summary-bullets"><li>B. Riley increased the price target of ASST’s stock to $19 from $15, implying a potential upside of over 30%.</li><li>It increased the price target on MSTR’s stock to $200 from $188, implying a potential upside of over 25%.&nbsp;</li><li>Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around MSTR and ASST flipped to ‘bearish’ from ‘bullish’ territory over the past day.</li></ul>Bitcoin (BTC)-linked equities, including Strategy (MSTR) and Strive (ASST), took a hit in midday trade on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision meeting later in the day, and analysts at B. Riley believe it has created an “attractive entry point.”<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/MSTR/">MSTR’s stock</a> fell nearly 4% to under $160. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the company flipped to ‘bearish’ from ‘bullish’ territory over the past day, while chatter dipped to ‘normal’ from ‘high’ levels.&nbsp;<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_29_121148_png_1b87243037.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-29 121148.png" width="1258" height="141"><figcaption>MSTR retail sentiment and message volume on April 299 as of 12:00 p.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure>Meanwhile,&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/symbol/ASST">ASST’s stock</a> dropped nearly 6% to under $15. Retail sentiment around the Vivek Ramaswamy-backed enterprise also slipped to ‘bearish’ from the ‘bullish’ zone over the past day. Chatter took&nbsp;a bigger hit to ‘low’ from ‘high’ levels.<figure class="image"><img src="https://news.stocktwits-cdn.com/Screenshot_2026_04_29_121205_png_c02bf1c659.webp" alt="Screenshot 2026-04-29 121205.png" width="1269" height="146"><figcaption>ASST retail sentiment and message volume on April 299 as of 12:00 p.m. ET | Source: Stocktwits</figcaption></figure><h2 class="st-heading-2">B. Riley Sees MSTR, ASST Pullback As Buying Opportunity</h2>B. Riley increased the price target of ASST’s stock to $19 from $15, implying a potential upside of over 30%,&nbsp;according to TheFly. The price target on MSTR’s stock increased to $200 from $188, implying a potential upside of over 25%.&nbsp;The firm said the revision was a part of its first quarter (Q1) review. “The recent crypto pullback ahead of today's Federal Reserve meeting, where consensus expects interest rates to hold, has created an attractive entry point,” the analysts wrote. They also cited quarter-to-date gains in crypto prices and ongoing preferred issuance activity as supportive factors.<h2 class="st-heading-2">Bitcoin Dips Ahead Of Fed Rate Decision</h2><a href="https://stocktwits.com/coins/bitcoin">Bitcoin’s price</a> fell below the key support level of $76,000, edging lower by 0.25% in the last 24 hours. Retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency on Stocktwits dipped to ‘neutral’ from ‘bullish’ territory over the past day, accompanied by chatter at ‘normal’ levels.&nbsp;Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting may possibly&nbsp;be Chair Jerome Powell’s last meeting at the helm after the Senate banking committee voted to advance Kevin Warsh’s nomination to lead the central bank earlier in the day.&nbsp;The Fed is expected to maintain its wait-and-see approach, balancing persistent inflation, a stable labor market, and Iran-war-related price shocks. Tensions between President Donald Trump and Powell have remained in focus, with ongoing disagreements over the pace and scale of interest rate cuts.Read also:&nbsp;<a href="https://stocktwits.com/news-articles/markets/equity/rebrand-that-puts-lendingclub-in-sofi-lane-ceo-scott-sanborn-explains/cZBAGfxRe3m">EXCLUSIVE: LendingClub CEO Explains Why Happen Bank Rebrand Puts Company In SoFi’s Lane</a>For updates and corrections, email newsroom[at]stocktwits[dot]com

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell holds a news conference following a Federal Open Market Committee meeting on June 18, 2025, in Washington, DC. 

MSTR, ASST Stocks Slide Ahead Of Fed Decision – B. Riley Flags ‘Attractive Entry Point’

B. Riley said the recent crypto pullback ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting, where consensus expects interest rates to hold, has created an “attractive entry point.”

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