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.

Forbes magazine featured Michael Saylor, Chairman of MicroStrategy, on its cover, dubbing him "The Bitcoin Alchemist" in recognition of his transformative influence on the financial world through cryptocurrency.

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MicroStrategy was born a software company, but at this point it's best known for its massive bitcoin holdings — and it may be changing its name to reflect as much.

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.

MicroStrategy announced Monday that it had bought even more Bitcoin and revealed it would sell stock to raise capital and fund future purchases of the cryptocurrency. MicroStrategy’s latest purchase brings its total holdings to more than 470,

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.

As a result, Saylor predicts Bitcoin could soar to $13 million per coin by the year 2045, which would translate to an eye-popping 13,031% gain for investors who buy it at the current price of about $99,000. But how realistic is that target?

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,

MicroStrategy’s $47B Bitcoin holdings face tax risks as U.S. laws evolve, introducing a 15% levy on unrealized gains.

Miller Value Partners, led by Bill Miller IV, acquired 50,250 shares of MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) during the third quarter of 2024, a move that has yielded lower returns compared to Bitcoin (CR