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Wall Street Banks Finally Say It: MicroStrategy Is Bitcoin
Citi analysts admit what Bitcoin believers already know — MicroStrategy is no longer a software firm but a leveraged Bitcoin play. Here’s what that means for investors and Wall Street.
The ₿itcoin⚡️ Libertarian 🇦🇷🇸🇻
October 26, 2025
After years of speculation, Citi has said what every Bitcoin watcher already knew — MicroStrategy is no longer just a software company. It’s a leveraged bet on Bitcoin. In a new research note, Citi initiated coverage of MicroStrategy (MSTR) with a “Buy / High-Risk” rating and a price target of $485, making it clear that the company’s fortunes now move almost entirely with the price of Bitcoin.
“Strategy shares will go up if Bitcoin goes up and won’t if it doesn’t,” Citi’s analysts said bluntly.
That single sentence captures what many investors have been thinking for years: MicroStrategy is Bitcoin — just wrapped in corporate form.
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From Software to Bitcoin Treasury
Founded in 1989 by Michael Saylor, MicroStrategy built its reputation as a business-intelligence and analytics company. But over the past four years, Saylor has transformed the firm into a Bitcoin vault with a publicly traded ticker.
MicroStrategy now holds over 226,000 BTC on its balance sheet, worth tens of billions of dollars. The company’s original software division — once the core of its business — now contributes little to its overall valuation.
Citi’s analysts acknowledged this shift, stating that MicroStrategy’s valuation is almost entirely tied to its Bitcoin holdings, with the software segment providing minimal intrinsic value in their model.
The Citi Thesis: Bitcoin to $181K
Citi’s bullish case rests on one key assumption: that Bitcoin will reach $181,000 within 12 months, a roughly 63% gain from current levels.
Under that scenario, Citi believes MSTR could trade around $485, reflecting both Bitcoin’s appreciation and the “NAV premium” that investors tend to pay for the company’s exposure. Historically, MSTR’s market value trades at a 25–35% premium over the actual value of its Bitcoin holdings — a sign of speculative enthusiasm.
However, Citi also issued a stark warning: if Bitcoin falls 25% and MSTR’s premium turns negative, the stock could drop over 60%.
MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin accumulation has been powered by massive debt and equity issuance. To buy more BTC, the company routinely sells new shares or raises convertible notes.
That makes MSTR a double-edged sword: when Bitcoin rises, leverage multiplies gains — but when Bitcoin dips, dilution and debt magnify losses.
Citi’s report flags this dynamic as the key risk for investors: MSTR behaves less like a tech stock and more like a highly volatile Bitcoin ETF with corporate baggage.
Wall Street’s Moment of Clarity
For years, Wall Street analysts danced around the idea that MicroStrategy had become a proxy for Bitcoin. Now, mainstream finance is openly acknowledging it.
By stating that MSTR’s trajectory is “wholly dependent” on Bitcoin’s price, Citi has effectively blurred the line between traditional equity investing and digital asset exposure.
This moment marks a quiet but significant admission: Bitcoin’s gravitational pull on the financial world is growing, and traditional analysts can no longer ignore it.
What It Means for Investors
If you believe in Bitcoin’s long-term rise, MSTR offers leveraged upside.
If you doubt Bitcoin’s next move, MSTR is one of the riskiest assets on the market.
If you just want exposure, a spot Bitcoin ETF may be cleaner, cheaper, and less volatile.
In other words, MicroStrategy is Bitcoin with extra steps — corporate governance, leverage, and emotion included.
Conclusion
Michael Saylor has always said his mission is to “convert dollars into Bitcoin.” Citi’s report simply confirms that vision.
Wall Street may have finally caught up to the obvious truth: MicroStrategy is not merely holding Bitcoin — it has become Bitcoin.
FAQs
Why does Citi link MicroStrategy’s stock to Bitcoin’s price?
Because over 99% of the company’s valuation now comes from its Bitcoin holdings. Its software business has minimal impact on share performance.
How much Bitcoin does MicroStrategy own?
As of 2025, the company holds over 226,000 BTC, making it the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin in the world.
Why does Citi rate MSTR as “High Risk”?
Due to extreme volatility, leverage, and dependence on Bitcoin’s price movements.
Should investors buy MSTR instead of Bitcoin?
Only if they want leveraged exposure and are comfortable with the risks of dilution and corporate structure. Direct Bitcoin or ETFs offer purer exposure.
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