MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $450 Calls at the Bid: 115 vs 1035 OI

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $450 Calls at the Bid: 115 @ $111.75 vs 1035 OI; Ref=$324.4928

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jan 16 $250 Calls Sweep (8) near the midpoint: 182 vs 3080 OI

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jan 16 $250 Calls Sweep (8) near the midpoint: 182 @ $133.625 vs 3080 OI; Ref=$322.96

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Fri $80 Calls at the Ask: 150 vs 835 OI

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Fri $80 Calls at the Ask: 150 @ $242.75 vs 835 OI; Ref=$322.62

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jul 18 $400 Calls Sweep (11) below Bid!: 200 vs 959 OI

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jul 18 $400 Calls Sweep (11) below Bid!: 200 @ $44.051 vs 959 OI; Ref=$323.2654

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Mar 21 $230 Calls Sweep (5) near the Ask: 72 vs 1320 OI

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Mar 21 $230 Calls Sweep (5) near the Ask: 72 @ $94.05 vs 1320 OI; Ref=$321.18

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jan 16 $350 Calls Sweep (14) near the Bid: 113 vs 2195 OI

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jan 16 $350 Calls Sweep (14) near the Bid: 113 @ $91.55 vs 2195 OI; Ref=$319.6

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Fri $215 Calls Sweep (37) near the Ask: 178 vs 1356 OI

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Fri $215 Calls Sweep (37) near the Ask: 178 @ $103.7 vs 1356 OI; Ref=$318.515

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Mar 21 $5 Calls at the Bid: 20 vs 183 OI

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Mar 21 $5 Calls at the Bid: 20 @ $316.25 vs 183 OI; Ref=$321.167

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Mar 21 $330 Puts at the Bid: 200 vs 3777 OI

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Mar 21 $330 Puts at the Bid: 200 @ $29.15 vs 3777 OI; Ref=$323.44

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jan 16 $0.5 Calls Sweep (5) near the Ask: 20 vs 15371 OI

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jan 16 $0.5 Calls Sweep (5) near the Ask: 20 @ $327.12 vs 15371 OI; Ref=$327.32

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jan 16 $300 Calls Sweep (6) near the Bid: 81 vs 2554 OI

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jan 16 $300 Calls Sweep (6) near the Bid: 81 @ $114.352 vs 2554 OI; Ref=$328.56

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jan 16 $300 Calls Sweep (7) near the Ask: 63 vs 2554 OI

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jan 16 $300 Calls Sweep (7) near the Ask: 63 @ $115.136 vs 2554 OI; Ref=$330.02

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jan 16 $300 Calls Sweep (4) near the Bid: 80 vs 2554 OI

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jan 16 $300 Calls Sweep (4) near the Bid: 80 @ $115.728 vs 2554 OI; Ref=$331.64

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jan 16 $100 Calls Sweep (5) near the midpoint: 93 vs 5259 OI

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jan 16 $100 Calls Sweep (5) near the midpoint: 93 @ $244.294 vs 5259 OI; Ref=$333.86

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Mar 21 $300 Puts at the Bid: 471 vs 4027 OI

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Mar 21 $300 Puts at the Bid: 471 @ $11.2 vs 4027 OI; Ref=$332.88

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jan 16 $160 Puts at the Bid: 500 vs 1296 OI

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jan 16 $160 Puts at the Bid: 500 @ $14.45 vs 1296 OI; Ref=$332.5825

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jan 16 $100 Calls Sweep (5) near the Ask: 36 vs 5259 OI

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jan 16 $100 Calls Sweep (5) near the Ask: 36 @ $245.55 vs 5259 OI; Ref=$335.0

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jan 16 $100 Calls Sweep (3) near the midpoint: 46 vs 5259 OI

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jan 16 $100 Calls Sweep (3) near the midpoint: 46 @ $244.561 vs 5259 OI; Ref=$334.01

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jan 16 $400 Calls Sweep (6) near the Ask: 62 vs 2546 OI

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jan 16 $400 Calls Sweep (6) near the Ask: 62 @ $83.25 vs 2546 OI; Ref=$332.61

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Mar 21 $350 Calls Sweep (5) near the Bid: 675 vs 2867 OI

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Mar 21 $350 Calls Sweep (5) near the Bid: 675 @ $21.75 vs 2867 OI; Ref=$334.0003

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $140 Calls at the Ask: 750 vs 772 OI

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jan, 2027 $140 Calls at the Ask: 750 @ $238.0 vs 772 OI; Ref=$338.66

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jan 16 $380 Calls Sweep (11) above Ask!: 200 vs 3888 OI

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Jan 16 $380 Calls Sweep (11) above Ask!: 200 @ $92.5 vs 3888 OI; Ref=$335.465

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Feb 21 $205 Calls Sweep (15) near the Ask: 154 vs 252 OI

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Feb 21 $205 Calls Sweep (15) near the Ask: 154 @ $133.811 vs 252 OI; Ref=$338.535

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Fri $225 Calls Sweep (15) near the midpoint: 154 vs 2143 OI

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Fri $225 Calls Sweep (15) near the midpoint: 154 @ $113.355 vs 2143 OI; Ref=$338.535

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Feb 21 $205 Calls Sweep (7) near the midpoint: 113 vs 252 OI

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Feb 21 $205 Calls Sweep (7) near the midpoint: 113 @ $136.039 vs 252 OI; Ref=$340.8

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Fri $205 Calls Sweep (7) near the midpoint: 113 vs 2437 OI

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Fri $205 Calls Sweep (7) near the midpoint: 113 @ $135.653 vs 2437 OI; Ref=$340.8

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Feb 28 $400 Calls Sweep (197) near the Ask: 1801 vs 2942 OI

MicroStrategy Option Alert: Feb 28 $400 Calls Sweep (197) near the Ask: 1801 @ $4.516 vs 2942 OI; Ref=$339.8

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) 株価情報

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Strategy is a bitcoin treasury company and a provider of business intelligence services. It is designed to provide investors varying degrees of economic exposure to Bitcoin by offering a range of securities, including equity and fixed-income instruments. The company also provide industry AI-powered enterprise analytics software.

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MicroStrategy Incorporated - Class A Common Stock

Strategy

Strategy Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) on Monday announced it has significantly expanded <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44472657/strategy-aims-for-more-bitcoin-with-strife-stock-how-does-it-work">its cryptocurrency portfolio</a> by acquiring 22,048 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) for $1.92 billion between March 24 and March 30 at an average price of $86,969 per BTC.
What Happened: As of March 30, the company now <a href="https://www.strategy.com/press/strategy-acquires-22048-btc-now-holds-528185-btc_03-31-2025">holds </a>a total of 528,185 BTC, purchased at an average cost of $67,458 per coin, amounting to a total investment of approximately $35.63 billion.
This acquisition reinforces Strategy's position as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, a title it has maintained through consistent investments in the digital asset.
The purchase was funded through Strategy's at-the-market (ATM) offering programs, as detailed in a Form 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31.
During the same period, the company sold 3,645,528 shares of its Class A common stock (MSTR), generating net proceeds of $1.20 billion.
Additionally, Strategy sold 213,807 shares of its 8.00% Series A Perpetual Strike Preferred Stock (STRK), raising $18.52 million. 
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44542682/bitcoin-crashes-below-84000-but-heres-why-experts-expect-stronger-sentiment-soon">Bitcoin Crashes Below $84,000, But Here&#8217;s Why Experts Expect &#8216;Stronger Sentiment&#8217; Soon</a>
Why It Matters: These sales are part of two ATM programs established to support the company's Bitcoin acquisition strategy: the Common ATM program, launched on Oct. 30, 2024, with a total size of $21 billion, and the STRK ATM program, initiated on March 10, also valued at $21 billion.
Strategy's aggressive Bitcoin investment strategy aligns with its broader "21/21 Plan," which aims to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44220378/strategy-files-for-21b-in-preferred-stock-to-fund-bitcoin-acquisition">raise $42 billion between 2025 and 2027</a>—split evenly between equity and fixed-income securities—to fund further Bitcoin purchases.
The company has already made significant progress, having raised $20 billion of this target by early 2025. 
"Our focus remains to increase value generated to our shareholders by leveraging the digital transformation of capital," said Phong Le, President and CEO of Strategy, in a previous financial release. 
Meanwhile, other corporations are also intensifying their Bitcoin investments. 
The Trump family, through American Data Centers, recently partnered with Hut 8 to form American Bitcoin, aiming to become the world's largest Bitcoin miner with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44560290/trump-family-to-dive-into-bitcoin-mining-after-defi-meme-coin-projects">20% stake in the venture</a>.
Similarly, Metaplanet Inc., a Japanese firm, announced on March 31, 2025, via its X account.
Strategy's latest Bitcoin purchase comes amid a volatile market, with its stock MSTR <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44558783/mara-holdings-joins-gamestop-metaplanet-in-bitcoin-reserve-push-with-2-billion-stock-sale">facing bearish pressure. </a>
The stock was trading at around $282 in pre-market trading on Monday, down about 2.5%, influenced by Bitcoin's price fluctuations and broader market challenges, including sell-offs linked to U.S. tariffs. 
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Strategy Acquires 22,048 More Bitcoin For $1.92 Billion, Bringing Total Holdings To 528,185 BTC

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The stock of Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), erstwhile MicroStrategy, fell 3.75% in premarket on Monday as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) continues to fall.
What Happened: As U.S. tariffs have been weighing on investor sentiment, the stocks are falling ahead of the so-called &#8220;Liberation Day,&#8221; or the day that &#8220;reciprocal tariffs&#8221; will be announced by the administration led by President Donald Trump.
Additionally, Bitcoin prices have been getting closer to the $80,000 per coin mark. BTC is down 12.7% in the first quarter, making it the worst first quarter of the year since 2018.
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Why It Matters: As MSTR is the largest Bitcoin Treasury company, any movements in the BTC prices and stock market influence the Strategy stock.
The Michael Saylor-led company&#8217;s market capitalization stood at $75.95 billion, and as of March 23, it had invested $33.7 billion to purchase 506,137 Bitcoins, averaging at $66,608 per coin.
Price Action: The stock has fallen 3.53% on a year-to-date basis, whereas it was up 76.83% over a year. Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which tracks the Nasdaq 100 index, was down 1.44% to $462.20 in premarket. 
Benzinga's Edge Rankings indicate a strong price trend in the short, medium and long term for MSTR. While the stock's Momentum ranking is exceptionally strong, ranking in the 99.98th percentile, it had weak growth and value rankings, the details for which are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/report/MSTR">available here</a>.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/report/MSTR"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="811" height="133" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31072241/MSTR-ANR-new-latest.png" alt="" class="wp-image-849015" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31072241/MSTR-ANR-new-latest.png 811w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31072241/MSTR-ANR-new-latest-300x49.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/31072241/MSTR-ANR-new-latest-768x126.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 811px) 100vw, 811px" /></a></figure>
Its consensus price target was $494.93, with a ‘buy' rating, based on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSTR/analyst-ratings">14 analysts tracked by Benzinga</a>. The price targets ranged from a low of $140 to a high of $690. The latest ratings from Barclays, Keefe, Bruyette &amp; Woods, and Maxim Group averaged $493.67, implying a 76.31% upside.
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MSTR Stock Falls Over 3% In Monday Pre-Market: What's Going On?

Knowing which <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44376666/high-yield-dividend-investor-making-12900-per-year-names-10-favorite-stocks-took-me-almost-3-years-to-get-to-this-point">stocks</a> to hold for the long term and which to sell before they drag down your portfolio is a challenge every investor faces at least once in their journey.
Some swear by the &#8220;buy and hold&#8221; strategy, while others advocate for constant rebalancing of a portfolio to mitigate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44476778/author-says-dave-ramsey-is-completely-ignorant-of-sequence-of-returns-risk-questions-whether-1-million-is-really-enough-for-retirement">risk</a>. The issue becomes even more pronounced when a portfolio is heavily condensed in high-growth but volatile sectors like technology.
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One such investor recently took to Reddit to seek advice on his $14,228 portfolio, which includes tech giants like Tesla (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), Nvidia (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>)​, Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>, GOOG)), and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), alongside ETFs like Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VOO#NYSE">VOO</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), and even some crypto-linked stocks like Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) and MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>).
The poster is considering adding Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) to his portfolio but is unsure if now is the right time. He&#8217;s also wondering whether to keep high-risk stocks like TSLA, COIN, and MSTR or shift to more stable assets and how to diversify his portfolio further.
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The Reddit community has come forward with plenty of advice in the comments; let&#8217;s see what they say.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Hold or Sell? Investor With $14,000 Tech-Heavy Portfolio Ponders Diversification–Reddit Advises Him</h2>
Diversify into Other Sectors or Broader ETFs
Many Redditors indicated that the investor&#8217;s portfolio is way too concentrated in tech, which increases risk. Instead, they suggested reducing individual stock holdings and adding ETFs to gain exposure to other sectors.
&#8220;I am sure you know this, but VOO/QQQ includes all of the individual companies that you have the majority of your portfolio invested in,&#8221; a comment says.
Advising the poster to diversify his portfolio, one Redditor suggested choosing either VOO or QQQ, but not both.
&#8220;You own good companies! Personally, I would choose one of the two VOO/QQQ not both, but that&#8217;s just me and is not really a big deal&#8230; Other than that, I like everything else; I think I own all of them, except COIN. Look into buying other sectors, you are too heavily concentrated on tech.&#8221;
A commenter advised the poster to add a broad-market ETF to reduce complexity and risk.
&#8220;Too complex for this volume, many duplicates and missing diversification. Just do VOO or an [MSCI (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msci#NYSE">MSCI</a>)] world index and that's it,&#8221; he wrote.
&#8220;VOO and QQQ are redundant and lend even more weight to the Mag 7. COIN, MSTR, TSLA, and NVDA are no-go long-term, I think. Try to add something more stable like [Raytheon Technologies (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rtx#NYSE">RTX</a>)], [UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/unh#NYSE">UNH</a>)], or [The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ko#NYSE">KO</a>)],&#8221; a user suggested.
A Redditor recommended the investor add a mix of ETFs and stable dividend-paying stocks to improve the portfolio&#8217;s resilience.
&#8220;Continue with VOO, [Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/qqqm#NASDAQ">QQQM</a>)] only, and get some solid plays added from now on, diversify a bit. Can stick with ETFs or index, defense, utilities, energy, health care, precious metals, [Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A, BRK.B)], with the trade war, you need stuff that can survive. Look for some balance now with solid legacy names with dividends,&#8221; he wrote.
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Sell TSLA, COIN, and MSTR
The poster&#8217;s most controversial holdings were TSLA, COIN, and MSTR, and some commenters argued that he should get rid of them since they&#8217;re too risky for a 10-year hold.
&#8220;Sell the TSLA and take the win; it's overvalued dramatically,&#8221; a comment reads.
&#8220;I'd scrub TSLA and MSTR and put it in VOO or QQQ. Tesla's valuation is and has been insane forever, even after the sell-off. The fundamentals are just awful for its valuation. And that's not even dipping into political stuff. Plus, it's already a decent weight in VOO anyway. And MSTR is straight-up junk,&#8221; a Redditor said.
This user also suggested selling the three stocks, saying, &#8220;I would personally remove MSTR, COIN, and TSLA and buy more of QQQ/VOO.&#8221;
&#8220;Get rid of TSLA before it wrecks your portfolio!&#8221; another comment reads.
One Redditor shared he would never hold MSTR for the long term, and suggested HOOD instead of COIN.
&#8220;No way I would hold MSTR for 10 years. You are playing crypto with COIN; in my opinion, HOOD is the better bet now that they are getting into the higher-margin gambling business. If you want Bitcoin exposure, buy [iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ibit#NASDAQ">IBIT</a>)].
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Macro analyst Capital Flows has identified Bitcoin&#8216;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) increasing correlation with traditional risk assets, particularly low-quality banks in the Russell index, as key to understanding its price trajectory in the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44542682/bitcoin-crashes-below-84000-but-heres-why-experts-expect-stronger-sentiment-soon">current market environment</a>.
What Happened: &#8220;Bitcoin is having a greater convergence with traditional risk asset flows but remains at the far end of the risk curve,&#8221; Capital Flows stated in a <a href="https://x.com/Globalflows/status/1905343513971310915">thread</a> on X on Friday, noting that capital must move outward from less risky assets to reach Bitcoin.
This positioning explains why Bitcoin has been &#8220;moving lockstep with all of the lowest quality banks in the Russell&#8221; &#8211; both are highly sensitive to changes in macro liquidity conditions.
The analyst characterized the current macro backdrop as &#8220;neutral,&#8221; with interest rates having &#8220;come down marginally&#8221; but the carry trade continuing to create risk for assets while &#8220;the quantity of money in the system isn&#8217;t expanding like it used to.&#8221; 
Cross-currency basis swaps show no signs of a &#8220;massive injection of macro liquidity,&#8221; and year-to-date ETF flows remain &#8220;only marginally positive.&#8221;
For Bitcoin to reach the $100,000 range, Capital Flows emphasized the need for a &#8220;durable change in macro liquidity which isn&#8217;t taking place right now.&#8221; 
Without such a shift, another equity market decline could push Bitcoin down to the &#8220;$72-75,000 range&#8221; as implied volatility premiums increase.
The analyst highlighted Strategy&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) continued Bitcoin purchases as a positive factor, describing the company as &#8220;continuing to hit the bid and take on more risk to buy massive amounts of Bitcoin.&#8221; 
Both Strategy and Coinbase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) currently show an &#8220;implied volatility discount&#8221; after the recent market bounce, suggesting &#8220;upside is likely limited&#8221; from a positioning perspective.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44537514/bitcoin-tumbles-below-85000-is-the-bull-run-over">Bitcoin Tumbles Below $85,000: Is The Bull Run Over?</a>
What&#8217;s Next: Despite these short-term concerns, Capital Flows noted Bitcoin&#8217;s current 22% drawdown from all-time highs is &#8220;nowhere near as bad as it could be compared to historical parallels,&#8221; reflecting Bitcoin&#8217;s gradual integration &#8220;into the legacy financial system as a digital gold type of asset.&#8221;
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Bitcoin, Strategy, Coinbase Feel The Heat From Stock Market Drawdown: 'Upside Is Likely Limited,' Analyst Says

Markets faltered on Friday, with Wall Street reeling as investors hurried to shed risk in the face of mounting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44537936/consumer-inflation-expectations-skyrocket-in-march-hit-highest-levels-in-32-years">inflation and tariff uncertainties.</a>
The S&amp;P 500 fell 2.1% by 1:30 p.m. trading in New York, on track to end the week with losses. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 tumbled 2.6%, and the Dow fell 1.7%. 
All members of the Magnificent Seven group were in the red, with Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) marking the widest drops, both down 4.4%.
Earlier on Friday, the Fed's favorite inflation gauge – the core Personal Consumption Expenditure price index – rose 2.8% on a yearly basis in February, surprising estimates of 2.7%. 
Investor anxiety deepened following the latest University of Michigan Survey of Consumers, which showed 5-year forward inflation expectations jumping to 4.1% — a 0.2-point increase from prior estimates and the highest reading since February 1993. As stocks fell in unison, a flight to safety ensued, sending gold up 1% to a record-breaking $3,090 per ounce. Treasury bonds also rallied, with yields declining across all maturities. 
Price action in commodities was mixed with oil down 1% and natural gas up 2.4%. Sentiment in crypto also took a sharp hit, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) down by 4% to below $84,000, flipping to weekly losses.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday's Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>Chg %</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>41,597.02</td>
<td>-1.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,574.84</td>
<td>-2.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,016.62</td>
<td>-2.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,283.98</td>
<td>-2.6%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:20 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;fell 2.1% to $555.41.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;eased 1.8% to $415.31.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;dropped 2.7% to $468.61.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>)&nbsp;fell 2.5% to $199.57</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Utilities&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) outperformed, up 0.9%; the&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>)&nbsp;lagged, down 3.2%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Friday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Shares of Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) sunk 15% in reaction to the company&#8217;s earnings report. </li>
<li>Michigan-based automakers extended losses as investors asses the impact from tariffs. General Motors Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>) fell 2% following a nearly 6% drop on Thursday. Ford Motor. Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) fell 2.7% after a 3.9% drop a day earlier.</li>
<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) erased Thursday&#8217;s gains and fell 3.5%. </li>
<li>Crypto-related stocks plummeted, with Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) down nearly 10%. Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) fell over 7%, heading for the lowest close since mid-October 2024. </li>
</ul>
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Inflation Fears Spark Risk-Off Sentiment As Magnificent 7 Drop: What's Driving Markets Friday?

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$222.50</td>
<td>$47.5K</td>
<td>10.1K</td>
<td>12.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>8.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CORZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$562.1K</td>
<td>14.0K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
<td>$69.7K</td>
<td>5.3K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$113.00</td>
<td>$54.8K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$88.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$43.0K</td>
<td>19.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$33.8K</td>
<td>8.7K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$33.50</td>
<td>$68.7K</td>
<td>37</td>
<td>727</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 7 day(s) on April 4, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $222.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.5K, with a price of $190.0 per contract. There were 10184 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12246 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 29 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.0K, with a price of $330.0 per contract. There were 3556 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8601 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CORZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CORZ#NASDAQ">CORZ</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 175 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1519 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 32 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $562.1K, with a price of $370.0 per contract. There were 14074 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5002 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 20 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 684 contract(s) at a $22.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.7K, with a price of $102.0 per contract. There were 5342 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3194 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on April 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $113.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.8K, with a price of $274.0 per contract. There were 3490 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3155 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on April 11, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $88.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $630.0 per contract. There were 1166 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2475 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 294 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.0K, with a price of $215.0 per contract. There were 19506 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1998 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NN#NASDAQ">NN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 658 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $90.0K, with a price of $600.0 per contract. There were 5125 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1471 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 20 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 65 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.8K, with a price of $520.0 per contract. There were 8797 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1256 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 290 contract(s) at a $33.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $68.7K, with a price of $237.0 per contract. There were 37 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 727 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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CORZ

INTC

MARA

PLTR

10 Information Technology Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

APLD

BITF

CLSK

HIVE

IREN

RIOT

WULF

Shares of Bitcoin miners and crypto-linked stocks are trading lower following greater-than-expected inflation data measured through the PCE price index for February, while personal spending missed estimates. Additionally, recent tariff announcements may be weighing on the space.

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>20.0K</td>
<td>89.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$325.00</td>
<td>$91.4K</td>
<td>6.6K</td>
<td>9.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/04/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$29.2K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$23.50</td>
<td>$47.5K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$135.0K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>8.4K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IREN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$91.6K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$113.7K</td>
<td>9.9K</td>
<td>960</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
<td>662</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>493</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 273 contract(s) at a $112.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 21 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.0K, with a price of $144.0 per contract. There were 20001 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 89614 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $325.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $91.4K, with a price of $451.0 per contract. There were 6624 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9877 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on April 4, 2025. Parties traded 75 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.2K, with a price of $390.0 per contract. There were 3595 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8360 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 15 day(s) on April 11, 2025. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $23.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.5K, with a price of $95.0 per contract. There were 2317 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3671 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $36.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $135.0K, with a price of $270.0 per contract. There were 3045 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2034 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MRVL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 85 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 65 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $485.0 per contract. There were 8482 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1626 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding IREN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NASDAQ">IREN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 141 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 1500 contract(s) at a $9.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $91.6K, with a price of $61.0 per contract. There were 1899 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1550 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 50 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 391 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $113.7K, with a price of $291.0 per contract. There were 9921 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 960 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 50 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 33 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.2K, with a price of $918.0 per contract. There were 7409 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 662 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 21 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $260.0 per contract. There were 3548 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 493 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer said he likes NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEE#NYSE">NEE</a>).
Morgan Stanley analyst David Arcaro, on March 20, maintained NextEra Energy with an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $95 to $97, supporting this view.
Cramer said BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) is a &#8220;true buy and homework&#8221; stock. &#8220;I am betting on Larry Fink [CEO of BlackRock],&#8221; he added.
BlackRock has further increased its investment in Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), the company that&#8217;s primarily known for its large Bitcoin (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTC#NASDAQ">BTC</a>) reserves. A disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Feb. 6 shows that BlackRock&#8217;s investment portfolio now includes approximately 11.26 million shares. This move brings BlackRock&#8217;s total ownership in Strategy to 5%.
Stryker Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYK#NYSE">SYK</a>) is a &#8220;good&#8221; company, Cramer said.
On Wednesday, Stryker announced its intention to nominate Manny Maceda to the board of directors. Needham analyst Mike Matson reiterated a Buy rating on Stryker and maintained a $442 price target on March 21.
Price Action:
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<li>NextEra Energy shares gained 1.7% to settle at $69.73 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>BlackRock shares fell 0.5% to close at $968.24 during the session.</li>
<li>Stryker shares fell 1.4% to settle at $367.77 on Wednesday.</li>
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$46.8K</td>
<td>55.5K</td>
<td>88.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$27.3K</td>
<td>25.7K</td>
<td>64.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
<td>$32.5K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>22.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$79.0K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$30.9K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$37.50</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>278</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$302.1K</td>
<td>281</td>
<td>649</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IREN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/25/25</td>
<td>$5.50</td>
<td>$30.2K</td>
<td>892</td>
<td>600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ARM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$36.4K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>520</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 156 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.8K, with a price of $300.0 per contract. There were 55555 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 88124 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on March 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.3K, with a price of $91.0 per contract. There were 25752 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 64791 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on March 28, 2025. Parties traded 500 contract(s) at a $112.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 42 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.5K, with a price of $65.0 per contract. There were 4617 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 22216 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on March 28, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $79.0K, with a price of $395.0 per contract. There were 4994 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3190 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 296 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 23 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.9K, with a price of $1345.0 per contract. There were 4650 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3134 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on March 28, 2025. Parties traded 301 contract(s) at a $37.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $103.0 per contract. There were 278 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1393 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 22 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 18 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.9K, with a price of $1550.0 per contract. There were 7323 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1232 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WK#NYSE">WK</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 268 day(s) on December 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 530 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 307 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $302.1K, with a price of $570.0 per contract. There were 281 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 649 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IREN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NASDAQ">IREN</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 30 day(s) on April 25, 2025. This event was a transfer of 199 contract(s) at a $5.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.2K, with a price of $152.0 per contract. There were 892 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 600 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ARM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 22 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 23 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.4K, with a price of $1585.0 per contract. There were 3943 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 520 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Bernstein analysts project Strategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), formerly MicroStrategy, could either double its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) holdings to over 1 million BTC in a bullish market or see its stack face forced liquidations in a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/bitcoin-price-prediction">prolonged bear phase</a>.
What Happened: According to a research note released on Tuesday, Bernstein updated the firm's outlook for the Bitcoin treasury company after its latest Q4 results and acquisitions, offering a stark contrast between thriving growth and potential stagnation based on market conditions.
In the bull case scenario, Bernstein envisions Strategy scaling its Bitcoin reserves to 1,013,000 BTC by 2033—about 5.8% of the current 19.8 million circulating supply—up from its present 506,137 BTC, or 2.5%. 
This leap hinges on a sustained Bitcoin bull cycle peaking at $200,000 by year-end, followed by climbs to $500,000 by 2029 and $1 million by 2033. 
"Strategy's Bitcoin holdings could more than double to over 1 million BTC," the analysts wrote, contingent on easier capital markets and lower interest rates. 
They estimate the firm's debt would balloon to $100 billion from $11 billion, with equity proceeds hitting $84 billion to fuel this aggressive expansion.
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Why It MattersL Conversely, the bear case paints a bleaker picture, with Strategy's Bitcoin stash plateauing at 2.6% of supply—roughly 514,800 BTC—if an extended bear market follows a 2025 peak at $200,000.
This scenario assumes tougher capital conditions force the company to halt its acquisition spree and possibly sell off holdings to cover debts and dividends. 
"An elongated bear market after 2025 could see Strategy's Bitcoin stack stagnate, potentially forcing liquidation," the note states, projecting a debt load of $51 billion under a base case reaching 4% of supply.
The analysts rate Strategy as "outperform" with a $600 price target, a 75% upside, valuing it via a sum-of-parts method: a 2x EV/sales multiple on its software arm and a 55% premium on its Bitcoin treasury, reflecting historical averages since its 2020 crypto pivot. 
Strategy's latest move—adding 6,911 BTC for $584.1 million between March 17 and 23—pushed its holdings past 500,000 BTC, reinforcing its Bitcoin-first strategy.
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<li>TSLA</li>
<li>NVDA</li>
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GameStop Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) reported a 3.44% increase in its cash holdings during the fourth quarter. It reported a mixed quarter and announced that its board has unanimously agreed to add Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) as a treasury reserve asset.
What Happened: GameStop reported cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities worth $4.775 billion at the close of the fourth quarter, which represented a 3.44% increase from $4.616 billion in the third quarter.
The company also announced adding Bitcoin as a reserve asset to its portfolio, confirming the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/market-summary/25/02/43773441/ahead-of-gamestops-bitcoin-purchase-plans-blackrock-morgan-stanley-goldman-sachs-and-other-billion-dollar-funds-load-up-on-gme-stock-in-q4">February speculation</a> when the stock had surged after the video game retailer&#8217;s chairman and CEO, Ryan Cohen, posed with Michael Saylor.
However, Wedbush Securities&#8217; managing director of equity research, Michael Pachter, <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/video/gamestop-earnings-preview-wedbush-explains-220000119.html">told</a> Yahoo Finance that if GME is valued like a BTC treasury company akin to Saylor&#8217;s Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), the company&#8217;s stock would have to decline.
He described GME as &#8220;a rich man&#8217;s MicroStrategy,&#8221; adding that &#8220;if you want to pay even more for even less, you can buy GameStop.&#8221; Furthermore, Pachter explained that the company was unlikely to make any profit &#8220;ever&#8221;.
Pachter highlighted that the company&#8217;s strategy has changed about six times in three years. Comparing it to MSTR, he added that the latter trades at about two times its Bitcoin holdings.
"If GameStop were to buy all Bitcoin with their $4.6 billion in cash (third quarter figure) and trade at two times (their bitcoin holdings), the stock would drop five bucks," he said.
Pachter had an underperform rating on GME with a price target of $10 apiece.
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Why It Matters: MSTR has a market capitalization of $89.03 billion, and as of March 23, it had invested $33.7 billion to purchase 506,137 Bitcoins, averaging at $66,608 per coin. GME, on the other hand, had a market capitalization of $11.35 billion.
GameStop&#8217;s fourth-quarter revenue fell short of expectations at $1.283 billion, down 28% year-over-year, despite adjusted earnings per share of 30 cents, which significantly exceeded analyst estimates of 8 cents.
Revenue breakdowns included $725.8 million for hardware and accessories, $286.2 million for software, and $270.6 million for collectibles. However, net income surged to $131.3 million, a substantial increase from $63.1 million in the same period last year.
Price Action: GameStop fell 0.82% on Tuesday, and it was up 13.62% in premarket on Wednesday. The stock has fallen 18.95% on a year-to-date basis, whereas it is 67.99% higher over a year.
The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, were mixed in premarket on Wednesday. The SPY was up 0.006% to $575.50, while the QQQ declined 0.043% to $493.25, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Benzinga&#8217;s Edge Rankings suggest that GME is experiencing a negative price trend for both short and medium-term periods. While its momentum was ranked at the 92.93th percentile, growth and value rankings were notably weak, detailed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/report/GME">information is available here</a>.
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GameStop Cash Pile Expands 3.4% In Q4 Amid Bitcoin Buying Report: Analyst Says Stock Could Drop If Valued As A BTC Treasury Like Michael Saylor's MSTR

Influential market commentator Jim Cramer expressed his approval of GameStop Corp.&#8216;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>) newly announced Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) treasury strategy on Tuesday.
What Happened: Cramer took to X to share his views on the video game retailer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44486233/gamestop-themed-memecoin-explodes-467-after-firm-adds-bitcoin-to-reserves">amending its investment policies</a>&nbsp;to add Bitcoin, the world&#8217;s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, to its reserves.
&#8220;Gamestop is finally doing my&nbsp;bitcoin ploy!&#8221; said Cramer, implying that the company acted on a concept that he previously advocated for.
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&mdash; Jim Cramer (@jimcramer) <a href="https://twitter.com/jimcramer/status/1904635780431233299?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 25, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: It&#8217;s worth noting that Cramer, host of CNBC&#8217;s popular Mad Money show, indeed urged investors back in January<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43276613/jim-cramer-endorses-bitcoin-as-a-great-thing-but-guess-what-he-had-to-say-about-microstrategy"> to include Bitcoin in their portfolios.</a>
Previously, he endorsed the apex cryptocurrency <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42205579/jim-cramer-says-bitcoin-and-ethereum-deserve-a-spot-in-your-portfolio-as-hedge-against-rising-us-debt-ive-liked-crypto-for-a-very-long-time">as a safeguard</a> against government overspending and increasing national debt.
However, his picks often move in the opposite direction, and he is perceived by many as an inverse indicator, a phenomenon so well known that it even inspired the creation of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs/specialty-etfs/24/01/36793492/exclusive-inverse-cramer-etf-shuts-down-how-the-magnificent-7-stocks-factor-in-and-a-broken-c" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Inverse Cramer ETF</a> in 2022. There has been no definitive proof of this being a profitable strategy, though.
Even GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen saw the funny side in Cramer&#8217;s remark, responding with a laughing emoji.
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&mdash; Ryan Cohen (@ryancohen) <a href="https://twitter.com/ryancohen/status/1904658074058531304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 25, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Price Action:  As things stand, Bitcoin has barely moved since Cramer&#8217;s post. As of this writing, it traded at $87,325.25, up 0.48% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Jim Cramer Applauds GameStop For Acting On His 'Bitcoin Ploy,' CEO Ryan Cohen Can't Help But React

Strategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) Chairman Michael Saylor on Tuesday shared <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44472657/strategy-aims-for-more-bitcoin-with-strife-stock-how-does-it-work">an unconventional plan</a> for his Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) fortune to enrich the crypto community.
What Happened: In an <a href="https://x.com/CoinDesk/status/1904544368972755241">interview</a> with CoinDesk, Saylor expressed that he intends to burn his stack of Bitcoin before he dies, ensuring no one inherits his wealth. Saylor cited the following reasons for his decision:
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<li>Bitcoin as a $200 Trillion Asset Class: He envisions Bitcoin reaching a $200 trillion market cap by 2045 and sees the U.S. adoption of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44423999/peter-schiff-says-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-is-a-scam-to-lure-americans-into-buying-more-crypto">strategic Bitcoin reserve</a> as a major driver of global adoption.</li>
<li>A Decentralized Charity: Instead of passing his Bitcoin to heirs or institutions, he wants to "leave all our money to the human race" by destroying his private keys.</li>
<li>Satoshi's Vision: Saylor sees this act as true to Satoshi Nakamoto's principles of financial sovereignty and economic immortality.</li>
<li>Burning His Keys = Making Others Richer: "No one should be able to steal your money… By burning my crypto keys, I make everyone in the network much richer and more powerful," he stated.</li>
</ul>
He concluded, "We&#8217;re all in this together—from now to eternity. That's my legacy."
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44476199/would-a-recession-be-bullish-or-bearish-for-bitcoin">Would A Recession Be Bullish Or Bearish For Bitcoin?</a>
Why It Matters: Strategy building up its Bitcoin stockpile is an indicator of rising adoption of cryptocurrencies in the traditional financial system. 
According to Michael Saylor, Strategy "built an indestructible balance sheet. Bitcoin could trade down 99%. There's no margin call coming. The instruments that are constructed don&#8217;t have Bitcoin pledged as collateral."
Recently, Saylor estimated the U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve's potential worth at anywhere <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44274267/michael-saylors-bitcoin-superpower-strategy-could-it-generate-106-trillion-for-the-us">between $3 trillion to $106 trillion</a> over the next 20 years.
This is in contrast to GOP senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) belief that the government could add $16 trillion in BTC over five years.
Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff recently commented that one of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44477525/peter-schiff-says-bitcoin-demand-fueled-by-michael-saylor-speculators-betting-on-strategic-reserve">primary driver of Bitcoin's demand</a> is Michael Saylor's Bitcoin acquisition strategy.
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Michael Saylor's Unusual Bitcoin Plan For The Afterlife: 'Making Everyone Richer And More Powerful'

Gold proponent Peter Schiff has taken another jab at Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), questioning where <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44450232/white-house-says-gold-reserves-may-be-used-to-purchase-bitcoin">its current demand is coming from</a>.
What Happened: In an X <a href="https://x.com/PeterSchiff/status/1904489375255126242">post</a> on Tuesday, Schiff identified two major factors driving Bitcoin's demand:
Strategy's Relentless Bitcoin Purchases: Michael Saylor continues to leverage Strategy&#8217;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) balance sheet by issuing debt and equity to accumulate more BTC, reinforcing institutional demand. 
This has positioned MSTR as one of the largest corporate holders of BTC, creating consistent buy pressure.
With its recent BTC purchase of 6,911 BTC between March 17 and March 23, the company has officially crossed a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44458230/bitcoin-treasury-firm-strategy-breaks-half-million-btc-mark-after-major-purchase">key milestone of half a million Bitcoin</a>. 
It now holds 506,137 BTC, worth around $44 billion at current prices.
Speculation on a U.S. Government Bitcoin Reserve: Traders are front-running the possibility of the U.S. establishing a Bitcoin reserve.
A U.S. move could spark a global Bitcoin arms race, pushing other nations to accumulate BTC as a strategic asset. 
This speculation is driving additional capital into Bitcoin, fuelling its &#8220;digital gold&#8221; narrative.
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Why It Matters: Bitcoin advocate Carl B. Menger pushed back on Schiff's claims, emphasizing that beyond Saylor and whales, millions of everyday investors are DCAing (dollar-cost averaging) into Bitcoin.
He highlighted that this collective effort is steadily &#8220;building a decentralized financial system beyond the control of governments and empires.&#8221;
Last week, Schiff dismissed the idea of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/03/44423999/peter-schiff-says-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-is-a-scam-to-lure-americans-into-buying-more-crypto">strategic reserve, calling it a scam</a> designed to mislead Americans into buying crypto.
Ironically, he later admitted he'd accept Bitcoin as a birthday gift—even moving his &#8220;strategic Bitcoin reserve&#8221; of meme coins to a hardware wallet.
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03:53 PMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$450.00	Jan 15, 2027	654	111	115	11	1035	TRADE	BEARISH
02:30 PMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$250.00	Jan 16, 2026	290	2235	182	73	3080	SWEEP	NEUTRAL
01:55 PMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$80.00	Feb 21, 2025	-39	0	150	0	835	TRADE	BULLISH
01:38 PMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$400.00	Jul 18, 2025	108	280	200	29	959	SWEEP	BEARISH
01:10 PMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$230.00	Mar 21, 2025	-11	98	72	7	1320	SWEEP	BULLISH
10:17 AMFeb 20, 2025	CALL	$350.00	Jan 16, 2026	290	176	113	8	2195	SWEEP	BEARISH
03:59 PMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$215.00	Feb 21, 2025	-39	916	178	68	1356	SWEEP	BULLISH
03:08 PMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$5.00	Mar 21, 2025	-11	70	20	38	183	TRADE	NEUTRAL
01:50 PMFeb 19, 2025	PUT	$330.00	Mar 21, 2025	-11	806	200	21	3777	TRADE	NEUTRAL
01:17 PMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$0.50	Jan 16, 2026	290	141	20	1	15371	SWEEP	BULLISH
01:09 PMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$300.00	Jan 16, 2026	290	237	81	9	2554	SWEEP	BEARISH
01:03 PMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$300.00	Jan 16, 2026	290	177	63	7	2554	SWEEP	BULLISH
12:47 PMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$300.00	Jan 16, 2026	290	90	80	4	2554	SWEEP	BEARISH
11:18 AMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$100.00	Jan 16, 2026	290	682	93	13	5259	SWEEP	NEUTRAL
11:13 AMFeb 19, 2025	PUT	$300.00	Mar 21, 2025	-11	121	471	3	4027	TRADE	BULLISH
10:57 AMFeb 19, 2025	PUT	$160.00	Jan 16, 2026	290	0	500	0	1296	TRADE	NEUTRAL
10:06 AMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$100.00	Jan 16, 2026	290	482	36	9	5259	SWEEP	BULLISH
10:04 AMFeb 19, 2025	CALL	$100.00	Jan 16, 2026	290	96	46	2	5259	SWEEP	NEUTRAL
03:34 PMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$400.00	Jan 16, 2026	290	1354	62	53	2546	SWEEP	BULLISH
02:51 PMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$350.00	Mar 21, 2025	-11	1522	675	53	2867	SWEEP	BEARISH
11:02 AMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$140.00	Jan 15, 2027	654	0	750	0	772	TRADE	BULLISH
09:32 AMFeb 18, 2025	CALL	$380.00	Jan 16, 2026	290	0	200	0	3888	SWEEP	BULLISH
03:05 PMFeb 14, 2025	CALL	$205.00	Feb 21, 2025	-39	1640	154	651	252	SWEEP	BULLISH
03:05 PMFeb 14, 2025	CALL	$225.00	Feb 14, 2025	-46	903	154	42	2143	SWEEP	NEUTRAL
01:33 PMFeb 14, 2025	CALL	$205.00	Feb 21, 2025	-39	248	113	98	252	SWEEP	NEUTRAL
01:33 PMFeb 14, 2025	CALL	$205.00	Feb 14, 2025	-46	248	113	10	2437	SWEEP	NEUTRAL
01:06 PMFeb 14, 2025	CALL	$400.00	Feb 28, 2025	-32	6921	1801	235	2942	SWEEP	BULLISH