The Big Players Behind MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Bet

Stock Performance and Market Concerns

• MicroStrategy (MSTR) has seen a 39% drop in stock value this year.
• Crypto market downturn and bank warnings (e.g., JPMorgan) contribute to the decline.
• Key decision in January 2026: MSCI will decide if crypto-heavy companies like MSTR should remain in traditional stock indexes.
• Massive Bitcoin holdings: 649,870 BTC, purchased for $48.37 billion.

Ownership Breakdown

• Public companies & individual investors: 49.17%
• ETFs: 20.53%
• Mutual funds: 15.60%
• Insiders: 10.07%
• Other institutional investors: 4.64%

Top Shareholders

• Michael J. Saylor (CEO): 9.90%
• Vanguard: 6.48%
• ETFs:
• Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI): 3.10%
• Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (QQQ): 2.06%
• Mutual Funds:
• Vanguard Index Funds: 5.64%
• Growth Fund of America: 3.96%

Analyst Sentiment

• Consensus rating: Strong Buy (14 analysts).
• Buy recommendations: 12
• Sell recommendations: 2
• Average price target: $524.08 (195.79% upside potential).

Should You Invest?

• High volatility tied to Bitcoin’s performance.
• Bullish case: Long-term belief in Bitcoin’s potential.
• Bearish case: Risk-averse investors may reconsider.