🚀 Michael Saylor: 4 Reasons $MSTR Trades Above Bitcoin NAV
Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, explained why $MSTR trades at a premium to its Bitcoin holdings:
1️⃣ Credit Amplification
Uses debt & convertible bonds to buy more Bitcoin, giving 2–4x leveraged exposure → Bigger gains in bull markets.
2️⃣ Options Advantage
$MSTR’s $100B+ options market is larger than Bitcoin ETFs/futures, attracting institutional traders and boosting liquidity.
3️⃣ Passive Flows
Included in major indexes (NASDAQ-100, MSCI, Russell 1000) → Index funds auto-buy, ensuring steady capital inflow.
4️⃣ Institutional Access
Institutions that can’t hold Bitcoin directly can buy $MSTR → Access to $35T equity & $60T credit markets.
💡 Impact: $MSTR = Leveraged, liquid, and institution-friendly Bitcoin play. Premium shows market confidence.