The value of Bitcoin has exceeded $60,000, igniting fresh enthusiasm and conjecture among Bitcoin enthusiasts. MicroStrategy’s chair and co-founder, Michael Saylor, made a profound statement that Bitcoin acts as a “bridge from chaos to hope.” This tweet by Saylor signifies his serious consideration of Bitcoin as a shield for investors against economic unpredictability.
Managing Financial Uncertainty
Bitcoin, a digital beacon in a turbulent financial environment, has achieved new milestones in a world of fluctuating economic tides. Despite this success, challenges loom large. Various factors such as Germany’s exit from digital gold, a possible Mount Gox revival, and the lingering US interest rate specter have disrupted Bitcoin’s stability, leaving investors disoriented.
Despite these hurdles, Bitcoin has displayed remarkable resilience. Recent price drops were triggered by concerns about significant withdrawals from US exchange-traded funds (ETFs). However, market confidence was restored with the emergence of buyers during the dip.
Subsequent to the recovery, it is crucial to monitor essential levels of support and resistance closely. An identified strong support level at $57,670 has helped in recognizing resistance zones around $61,340 and $64,620. To confirm a sustained price uptrend, Bitcoin needs to surpass its 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) at $59,207, despite recent weekly losses. Bitcoin has surged by 5%, trading at $60,272.
MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Approach
Michael Saylor’s statements align with MicroStrategy’s enhanced Bitcoin investment strategy. In 2020, MicroStrategy acquired over 214,400 Bitcoins, amounting to nearly $13.5 billion at current rates. The company spent $7.53 billion for these acquisitions, averaging $35,160 per coin.
With a holding surpassing one percent of the total Bitcoin supply, MicroStrategy stands as the largest corporate Bitcoin investor. The company’s aggressive Bitcoin procurement strategy has proven reasonably successful, with its stock price doubling since the year began, surpassing Bitcoin’s gains and reaching record highs of $1,290.
Despite this success, several analysts question the premium MicroStrategy commands concerning Bitcoin’s price, prompting reflection on why investors should opt for the stock when ETFs allow direct share purchases.
Featured image from Vecteezy, chart from TradingView
