<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[MSTR Vs BTC – Michael Saylor-Backed Strategy Rises In Early Trade, But Bitcoin Holds Weekly Edge]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Key points:<br />
Bitcoin has gained about 7% over the past week, while Strategy’s stock has climbed roughly 5%.<br />
Retail sentiment on Stocktwits about Bitcoin and MSTR shares remained in ‘bullish’ territory over the past week, but chatter tumbled.<br />
Users on the platform were wondering if MSTR would use its STRC preferred shares or at-the-market equity offerings to buy Bitcoin going forward.<br />
Shares of Strategy (MSTR) were on track to outperform Bitcoin (BTC) in early-morning trade on Friday, but the apex cryptocurrency is leading weekly gains.</p>
<p dir="auto">MSTR’s stock rose over 1.3% in pre-market trade, after a drop of nearly 4% in the previous session. On Stocktwits, retail sentiment around the Michael Saylor-backed company trended in ‘bullish’ territory over the past day, while chatter dipped to ‘high’ from ‘extremely high’ levels.</p>
<p dir="auto">Meanwhile, Bitcoin’s price edged 0.3% higher in the last 24 hours to around to around $77,500. Retail sentiment around the apex cryptocurrency on Stocktwits also trended in ‘bullish’ territory. Chatter fell to ‘normal’ from ‘high’ levels over the past day.</p>
<p dir="auto">For the week, Bitcoin has gained nearly 7%, outpacing MSTR’s roughly 5% advance. The move follows Bitcoin’s push above $79,000 earlier in the week, its highest level since February. MSTR shares remain about 10% below their 2026 high of above $190.</p>
<p dir="auto">Bitcoin Rally Sets Pace For Weekly Gains</p>
<p dir="auto">Bitcoin’s recent rally has been the main driver of the uptick seen in crypto-linked assets this week. The move above $79,000 marked a key technical milestone, even though prices have since pulled back.</p>
<p dir="auto">In addition to the extension of the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, which currently reads as a little unstable, Strategy on Monday also disclosed one of its largest Bitcoin purchases to date, acquiring 34,164 BTC for around $2.5 billion.</p>
<p dir="auto">Other crypto-linked equities also moved higher this week. ASST’s stock edged 0.37% higher in pre-market trade, with retail sentiment trending in the ‘bullish’ zone, and a similar dip in chatter to ‘high’ from ‘extremely high’ levels. Its weekly uptick currently stands at over 3%.</p>
<p dir="auto">What Is Retail Saying About MSTR And Bitcoin?</p>
<p dir="auto">Many retail traders on Stocktwits pointed to the uncertainty between the U.S.-Iran war as the primary reason for fluctuations in MSTR’s stock and Bitcoin’s price.</p>
<p dir="auto"><a href="https://www.stocktwits.com/Zombiestocks/message/651121593" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.stocktwits.com/Zombiestocks/message/651121593</a></p>
<p dir="auto">Other users wondered if Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor would use its STRC preferred shares or at-the-market (ATM) equity offerings to buy Bitcoin going forward.</p>
<p dir="auto"><a href="https://www.stocktwits.com/Jay_Trades_/message/651037223" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.stocktwits.com/Jay_Trades_/message/651037223</a></p>
<p dir="auto">MSTR’s stock has gained nearly 12% this year, while Bitcoin’s price is down 11%.<br />
source: <a href="https://www.tradingview.com/news/stocktwits:a0fe56900094b:0/" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.tradingview.com/news/stocktwits:a0fe56900094b:0/</a></p>
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