MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) can benefit from the rising Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) prices, and faster growth in its holdings as compared to share dilution, says Mizuho as it describes the company’s play on the cryptocurrency as the “Lever for the Believer” in its note dated Jan.

Saylor's bull case gives Bitcoin a $49 million price target in 2045, putting its market cap at an astronomical $1 quadrillion. Even the bear case is very optimistic, with Bitcoin's price rising at an average annual pace of 18.4% and hitting $3 million in 20 years.

The money raised to buy Bitcoin isn't free, either. MicroStrategy now has $4.2 billion in debt on its balance sheet, and its shares outstanding have increased significantly since it began its crypto strategy, up nearly 40% over the last year to 197 million shares.

MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor has hinted at another Bitcoin purchase scheduled for Jan. 27, following the company’s recent acquisition of 11,000 BTC on Jan. 21.

That all changed in 2020, when MicroStrategy's co-founder and then-CEO Michael Saylor directed it to buy 21,454 Bitcoin s (CRYPTO: BTC) for $250 million. It then accumulated more Bitcoin each year, and it held 450,000 Bitcoins as of Jan. 13.

MicroStrategy has made headlines after it spent $1.1 billion in buying Bitcoins. It bought 10,107 BTC between January 21 and January 26, 2025, at about $105,596 each. The total Bitcoin now is 471,107 BTC valued at

The MicroStrategy CEO is buying as much of the cryptocurrency as he can. Some big-name investors are going along for the ride.

Nasdaq-listed Nuvve is the latest company to announce a Bitcoin reserve: The green energy firm will allocate 30% of its cash to the asset.

BTCC Exchange hosted an engaging AMA (Ask Me Anything) session on January 24, 2025, via X (formerly Twitter). Over 1,400 participants tuned in to the “BTCC Insights: The Impact of Trump’s Executive Orders on Crypto” discussion, which explored the latest trends and regulations shaping the crypto market.

MicroStrategy Incorporated (NASDAQ:MSTR), once known primarily for its business intelligence software, has transformed itself into a unique player in the cryptocurrency space. With a market capitalization of over $85 billion and an impressive 557% return over the past year according to InvestingPro data,

Mizuho senior equity researcher Dan Dolev initiated coverage on MicroStrategy stock with an ‘Outperform’ rating and a $515 price target.