{"id":144775,"date":"2024-12-14T14:00:45","date_gmt":"2024-12-14T12:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/?p=144775"},"modified":"2024-12-14T13:38:11","modified_gmt":"2024-12-14T11:38:11","slug":"microstrategys-nasdaq-100-listing-marks-major-milestone-for-bitcoin-adoption","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptodnes.bg\/en\/microstrategys-nasdaq-100-listing-marks-major-milestone-for-bitcoin-adoption\/","title":{"rendered":"MicroStrategy’s Nasdaq 100 Listing Marks Major Milestone for Bitcoin Adoption"},"content":{"rendered":"
The announcement from Nasdaq revealed the annual changes to the index, which includes notable names like Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon. Following the news, MicroStrategy’s stock (MSTR) saw a modest increase of 0.57% in after-hours trading, rising<\/a> <\/strong>to $411 from the day’s opening price of $400.07.<\/p>\n For those in the cryptocurrency world, this achievement is seen as a major step forward, symbolizing the growing acceptance of Bitcoin<\/a> <\/strong>by mainstream institutions.<\/p>\n Founded in 1989 by Michael Saylor, MicroStrategy is a leader in business intelligence and analytics solutions. Over the past few years, however, it has gained even more attention for its bold Bitcoin strategy. In 2020, the company made a significant move into the crypto space, investing $425 million into Bitcoin, a decision that was initially met with skepticism. Since then, MicroStrategy has only increased its commitment, recently adding another $1.5 billion to its holdings.<\/p>\n