Strategy Option Alert: Sep 19 $425 Calls at the Bid: 112 vs 536 OI

Strategy Option Alert: Sep 19 $425 Calls at the Bid: 112 @ $81.29 vs 536 OI; Ref=$414.24

Strategy Option Alert: Sep 19 $430 Calls at the Bid: 112 vs 459 OI

Strategy Option Alert: Sep 19 $430 Calls at the Bid: 112 @ $79.34 vs 459 OI; Ref=$414.24

Strategy Option Alert: Dec 19 $380 Calls at the Ask: 40 vs 3823 OI

Strategy Option Alert: Dec 19 $380 Calls at the Ask: 40 @ $129.6 vs 3823 OI; Ref=$415.585

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $415 Puts Sweep (6) near the Bid: 482 vs 1663 OI

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $415 Puts Sweep (6) near the Bid: 482 @ $13.497 vs 1663 OI; Ref=$415.54

Strategy Option Alert: May 16 $215 Calls at the Bid: 150 vs 3021 OI

Strategy Option Alert: May 16 $215 Calls at the Bid: 150 @ $201.45 vs 3021 OI; Ref=$415.45

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $190 Calls Sweep (9) near the midpoint: 25 vs 3278 OI

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $190 Calls Sweep (9) near the midpoint: 25 @ $224.97 vs 3278 OI; Ref=$414.7

Strategy Option Alert: May 16 $210 Calls Sweep (9) near the midpoint: 25 vs 1284 OI

Strategy Option Alert: May 16 $210 Calls Sweep (9) near the midpoint: 25 @ $205.47 vs 1284 OI; Ref=$414.7

Strategy Option Alert: May 16 $210 Calls Sweep (39) near the midpoint: 74 vs 1284 OI

Strategy Option Alert: May 16 $210 Calls Sweep (39) near the midpoint: 74 @ $205.0 vs 1284 OI; Ref=$415.1847

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $210 Calls Sweep (3) near the midpoint: 69 vs 1664 OI

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $210 Calls Sweep (3) near the midpoint: 69 @ $204.267 vs 1664 OI; Ref=$414.4809

Strategy Option Alert: May 16 $210 Calls Sweep (3) near the midpoint: 69 vs 1284 OI

Strategy Option Alert: May 16 $210 Calls Sweep (3) near the midpoint: 69 @ $204.757 vs 1284 OI; Ref=$414.4809

Strategy Option Alert: May 16 $210 Calls at the Bid: 27 vs 1284 OI

Strategy Option Alert: May 16 $210 Calls at the Bid: 27 @ $204.77 vs 1284 OI; Ref=$414.4809

Strategy Option Alert: May 16 $210 Calls at the Bid: 29 vs 1284 OI

Strategy Option Alert: May 16 $210 Calls at the Bid: 29 @ $204.77 vs 1284 OI; Ref=$414.4809

Strategy Option Alert: May 16 $407.5 Calls at the Ask: 500 vs 214 OI

Strategy Option Alert: May 16 $407.5 Calls at the Ask: 500 @ $14.36 vs 214 OI; Ref=$407.33

Strategy Option Alert: Jul 18 $475 Calls Sweep (5) near the Ask: 154 vs 295 OI

Strategy Option Alert: Jul 18 $475 Calls Sweep (5) near the Ask: 154 @ $34.2 vs 295 OI; Ref=$408.795

Strategy Option Alert: May 16 $422.5 Calls Sweep (49) near the Bid: 454 vs 6034 OI

Strategy Option Alert: May 16 $422.5 Calls Sweep (49) near the Bid: 454 @ $11.31 vs 6034 OI; Ref=$415.58

Strategy Option Alert: May 16 $260 Calls Sweep (12) near the Bid: 139 vs 4519 OI

Strategy Option Alert: May 16 $260 Calls Sweep (12) near the Bid: 139 @ $155.55 vs 4519 OI; Ref=$415.58

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $395 Calls Sweep (9) near the Bid: 307 vs 17411 OI

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $395 Calls Sweep (9) near the Bid: 307 @ $27.306 vs 17411 OI; Ref=$417.675

Strategy Option Alert: Dec 19 $390 Puts at the Bid: 77 vs 539 OI

Strategy Option Alert: Dec 19 $390 Puts at the Bid: 77 @ $91.2 vs 539 OI; Ref=$406.8

Strategy Option Alert: Dec 19 $390 Puts at the Bid: 57 vs 539 OI

Strategy Option Alert: Dec 19 $390 Puts at the Bid: 57 @ $91.35 vs 539 OI; Ref=$406.873

Strategy Option Alert: May 16 $210 Calls Sweep (11) near the Bid: 51 vs 151 OI

Strategy Option Alert: May 16 $210 Calls Sweep (11) near the Bid: 51 @ $182.3 vs 151 OI; Ref=$392.48

Strategy Option Alert: May 16 $210 Calls Sweep (11) near the Bid: 114 vs 151 OI

Strategy Option Alert: May 16 $210 Calls Sweep (11) near the Bid: 114 @ $182.528 vs 151 OI; Ref=$392.48

Strategy Option Alert: Mar 20 $400 Calls at the Bid: 250 vs 341 OI

Strategy Option Alert: Mar 20 $400 Calls at the Bid: 250 @ $126.65 vs 341 OI; Ref=$394.2385

Strategy Option Alert: May 16 $380 Calls Sweep (31) near the Bid: 559 vs 2261 OI

Strategy Option Alert: May 16 $380 Calls Sweep (31) near the Bid: 559 @ $23.501 vs 2261 OI; Ref=$392.49

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $210 Calls Sweep (5) near the Ask: 77 vs 2865 OI

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $210 Calls Sweep (5) near the Ask: 77 @ $175.75 vs 2865 OI; Ref=$385.99

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $210 Calls Sweep (10) near the Ask: 46 vs 2865 OI

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $210 Calls Sweep (10) near the Ask: 46 @ $175.8 vs 2865 OI; Ref=$385.99

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $210 Calls Sweep (13) near the Ask: 44 vs 2865 OI

Strategy Option Alert: Fri $210 Calls Sweep (13) near the Ask: 44 @ $176.1 vs 2865 OI; Ref=$385.6

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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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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. 
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>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$25.3K</td>
<td>77.9K</td>
<td>271.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$30.1K</td>
<td>17.9K</td>
<td>64.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$46.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>15.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$54.0K</td>
<td>17.2K</td>
<td>13.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$48.8K</td>
<td>7.7K</td>
<td>6.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$44.8K</td>
<td>24.0K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$44.4K</td>
<td>17.9K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$97.50</td>
<td>$764.9K</td>
<td>553</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSCO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$65.00</td>
<td>$84.0K</td>
<td>19.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OKTA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$210.0K</td>
<td>393</td>
<td>1.0K</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 call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 94 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.3K, with a price of $270.0 per contract. There were 77915 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 271513 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 call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 85 contract(s) at a $130.00 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 $30.1K, with a price of $355.0 per contract. There were 17917 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 64682 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $235.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.5K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 1911 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 15695 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 bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $450.00 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 $54.0K, with a price of $270.0 per contract. There were 17253 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 13980 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 trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on May 23, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.8K, with a price of $488.0 per contract. There were 7727 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 38 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 59 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.8K, with a price of $760.0 per contract. There were 24023 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3732 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MRVL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 38 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $60.00 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 $44.4K, with a price of $889.0 per contract. There were 17989 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1775 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ANET (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 38 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1500 contract(s) at a $97.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $764.9K, with a price of $510.0 per contract. There were 553 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1571 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CSCO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 38 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1089 contract(s) at a $65.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $84.0K, with a price of $77.0 per contract. There were 19844 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1250 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding OKTA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKTA#NASDAQ">OKTA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 38 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $145.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $210.0K, with a price of $210.0 per contract. There were 393 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1018 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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Bitcoin price fell by 1.63% on Tuesday to $102,577.22 after a rise of 9.06% in the last week, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-buy-bitcoin-btc-best-bonuses-august-2024">and over 21.96% in the past month</a>. As Bitcoin maintains the $2 trillion market cap, giants like Metaplanet, BlackRock, and Goldman Sachs are scaling their BTC holdings despite short-term volatility signals.&nbsp;
First-time buyer wallets that are engaging with BTC are showing great strength, and their First-Time Buyers RSI (Relative Strength Index) has remained at 100 throughout the week. This metric implies a consistent retail interest, which may be driven by fear of missing out (FOMO). The FOMO based buying is accompanied with rapid price growth of a coin.
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But unlike new investors, seasoned investors are not adding fresh capital as much. Momentum buyers, who typically benefit from sustained price trends, are showing relatively low activity levels. Glassnode noted that there was a 30-day RSI of only 11 from these buyers. Meanwhile, profit-taking activity is rising, which indicates there may be a consolidation phase if new inflows slow down.
However, there is great market activity in the form of institutional accumulation.
Japan-based Metaplanet, having recently bought 1,241 BTC, is doubling down on its Bitcoin strategy. The firm announced that it&#8217;s issuing $15 million in 0% interest bonds to accelerate BTC accumulation. On full subscription, the proceeds would add 147 BTC at current prices, bringing Metaplanet further towards its 10,000 BTC target by the end of 2025. With 6,796 BTC already held, Metaplanet is emerging as a major institutional buyer outside North America.
Meanwhile, corporate giants remain in the top slot of Bitcoin holdings in 2025. MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), rebranded as &#8220;Strategy,&#8221; just revealed a massive purchase of 13,390 BTC amounting to $1.34 billion, taking its total holdings to 568,840 BTC.&nbsp;
At an average cost basis of $69,287 per coin, Strategy&#8217;s accumulation plan is aggressive but risk-ridden. Critics, like economist Peter Schiff, warn Strategy that in case Bitcoin&#8217;s price goes down, it may even go below their coins&#8217; average purchase price. Hence, Strategy could get into trouble as the company had borrowed money to fund the acquisitions.
But the institutional capital flows show no sign of slowing. BlackRock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLK#NYSE">BLK</a>) has purchased Bitcoin for 20 straight days, and added 686 BTC worth approximately $70 million in the most recent purchase. Its holdings in the IBIT spot Bitcoin ETF have risen to 621,600 BTC.
Goldman Sachs Group Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>)has also increased its ownership in BlackRock&#8217;s ETF by 28%. It puts Goldman in control of more than half of all U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF holdings. With this growth rate, BlackRock and Goldman could collectively be in control of 5% of the overall supply of Bitcoin by 2026.
Despite short-term volatility, there's optimism for BTC in the market. If new money continues to pour in, and Bitcoin's price point at $100,000 can hold, BTC could be in for a pleasant growth.
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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) has surged 22% over the past month, and according to Bitcoin financial services firm Swan, this isn't just another rally, it marks the emergence of a <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45335755/cathie-wood-stands-firm-on-bold-700000-bitcoin-prediction-for-investors-says-bull-case-in-the-1-5-million-range">new market structure</a>.
What Happened: In an X <a href="https://x.com/Swan/status/1921954333228470685">post</a> on May 12, the company emphasized that the current move is fueled by a new class of buyers: corporate treasuries, sovereign entities and capital-constrained institutions. 
Companies like Strive, 21Shares and BTC Inc are actively preparing acquisition vehicles. Strategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) now has $84 billion in shelf registration capacity to tap markets creatively.
Meanwhile, sovereign players are entering quietly and shifts in government policy, such as New Hampshire exploring Bitcoin reserves and Spain capping cash withdrawals, underscore the changing global financial landscape.
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Why It Matters: Swan argues that Bitcoin is no longer being bought to "get rich," but to protect wealth, signaling a narrative shift from speculation to sovereignty. 
This evolution, they say, lays the foundation for a more durable price floor, underpinned by corporate, governmental,and family-office accumulation.
While the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq posted monthly gains of 8% and 11%, respectively, Bitcoin's outperformance and rising divergence suggest a decoupling is underway, a major milestone for the asset.
Favorable macro conditions like rising liquidity, a more cautious Fed, easing trade tensions, and pro-growth rhetoric from Trump are providing additional tailwinds.
On-chain data supports this trend: According to BitInfoCharts, the number of addresses holding 100 to 1,000 BTC grew from 15,913 to 16,054 since April 13, pointing to steady mid-level accumulation.
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Bitcoin Up 22% In 30 Days: What's Driving The Surge?

<ul>
<li>UNH</li>
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<li>BULL</li>
<li>AAPL</li>
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Economist and market commentator&nbsp;Peter Schiff&nbsp;projected Monday that the next Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) pullback would trigger an unrealized loss for Michael Saylor-led Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) on its BTC purchases.
What Happened: During his YouTube podcast, Schiff weighed in on Bitcoin recapturing the crucial $100,000 level and Strategy buying billions in the cryptocurrency funded by debt.
&#8220;His average cost now is almost 70,000 a bitcoin, so it&#8217;s getting higher and higher,&#8221; he said.
Schiff predicted that Strategy&#8217;s average acquisition cost might reach $70,000 by his next purchase, and the subsequent Bitcoin decline could push the firm &#8220;into&nbsp;the red&#8221; for the first&nbsp;time. &#8220;We&#8217;ll see what kind of fireworks that sparks,&#8221; he added.
Strategy didn&#8217;t immediately respond to Benzinga&#8217;s request for comment.
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Why It Matters:&nbsp;Saylor&#8217;s company Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, has been heavily investing in Bitcoin. The firm reported acquiring <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45349057/strategy-buys-134b-in-bitcoin-at-99856-cites-155-btc-yield">13,390 BTC for approximately $1.34 billion at an average price of $99,856</a> per coin on Monday, pushing their total Bitcoin holdings to 568,840 BTC, accumulated at a combined cost of $39.41 billion and an average purchase price of $69,287.
Notably, the Bitcoin treasury company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44704504/michael-saylor-still-trusts-bitcoins-long-term-potential-even-as-strategy-risks-going-into-losses-on-btc-buys">came close to experiencing an unrealized loss</a> on its investments last month after the apex cryptocurrency slipped below $75,000 following President Donald Trump&#8217;s sweeping tariff announcement.
Schiff, a fierce critic of all things Bitcoin, has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42237876/peter-schiff-predicts-microstrategys-bankruptcy-due-to-bitcoin-investment-strategy">consistently questioned Strategy&#8217;s Bitcoin playbook</a>, arguing that its commitment to repay a large sum of money to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/42186167/michael-saylors-microstrategy-convertible-notes-to-buy-bitcoin-offer-no-interest-so-why-are-investors-rushing-to-buy-them" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">debt holders</a>&nbsp;could be at risk if the leading cryptocurrency falls sharply.
Price Action:&nbsp; At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $102,656.68, down 1.24% in the last 24 hours, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
Shares of Strategy rose 1.02% in after-hours trading after closing 2.67% lower at $404.91 during Monday&#8217;s regular session. Year-to-date, the stock has gained nearly 80%.
MSTR demonstrated a high momentum score of 98.45 as of this writing. Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a> to select similar high-momentum stocks for your portfolio.
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Peter Schiff Predicts 'Fireworks,' Says Michael Saylor's Strategy Will See Unrealized Loss During Bitcoin's Next Bearish Dip

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. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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<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>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>31.9K</td>
<td>67.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$37.7K</td>
<td>18.8K</td>
<td>36.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$122.00</td>
<td>$33.8K</td>
<td>524</td>
<td>28.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$26.1K</td>
<td>20.0K</td>
<td>9.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$52.6K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>6.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FSLR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$49.2K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$370.00</td>
<td>$89.7K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ENPH</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$94.5K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CLS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$30.1K</td>
<td>492</td>
<td>383</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$120.00</td>
<td>$44.1K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>270</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 trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $280.0 per contract. There were 31942 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 67929 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 call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 174 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.7K, with a price of $217.0 per contract. There were 18862 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 36018 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 put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 173 contract(s) at a $122.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.8K, with a price of $197.0 per contract. There were 524 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 28494 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 414 contract(s) at a $460.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.1K, with a price of $63.0 per contract. There were 20055 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9440 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 put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $400.00 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 $52.6K, with a price of $1054.0 per contract. There were 2374 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6873 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FSLR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 32 day(s) on June 13, 2025. This event was a transfer of 40 contract(s) at a $150.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.2K, with a price of $1230.0 per contract. There were 6006 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5127 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 call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 221 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 385 contract(s) at a $370.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $89.7K, with a price of $233.0 per contract. There were 8136 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4754 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ENPH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 666 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $94.5K, with a price of $142.0 per contract. There were 2726 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1124 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CLS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLS#NYSE">CLS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 39 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 52 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 52 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.1K, with a price of $580.0 per contract. There were 492 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 383 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DELL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 249 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 18 contract(s) at a $120.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.1K, with a price of $2455.0 per contract. There were 2827 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 270 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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Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), has acquired an additional 13,390 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) for approximately $1.34 billion at an average price of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45179310/analyst-says-microstrategy-inc-s-bold-bitcoin-strategy-still-has-room-to-run">$99,856 per coin</a>, according to a Form 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
What Happened: The <a href="https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/bltf8d808d9b8cebd37/bltce5711b3188241ab/6821caa58024e2d268071d29/form-8-k_05-12-2025.pdf">acquisition</a>, which took place between May 5 and May 11, pushes Strategy's total Bitcoin holdings to 568,840 BTC, accumulated at a combined cost of $39.41 billion and an average purchase price of $69,287.
The purchase was fully funded by the company's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/04/45039399/strategy-buys-15355-bitcoin-for-142-billion-year-to-date-btc-yield-hits-137">ongoing at-the-market</a> (ATM) equity programs, including the sale of 3.22 million shares of MSTR common stock and 273,987 shares of its STRK preferred stock.
The combined offerings generated $1.34 billion in net proceeds, indicating that the entire amount was allocated toward Bitcoin accumulation.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45344686/can-the-us-china-tariff-de-escalation-send-bitcoin-ethereum-to-new-highs">Can The US-China Tariff De-Escalation Send Bitcoin, Ethereum To New Highs?</a>
Why It Matters: In parallel with the company's treasury activity, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $335 million on May 9, marking the third consecutive day of inflows, according to <a href="https://sosovalue.com/zh/assets/etf/us-btc-spot">data</a> from SoSoValue.
Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) spot ETFs also saw $17.61 million in inflows, with no outflows reported across any of the nine active Ethereum ETF products.
These sustained inflows into U.S.-listed Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs reflect growing institutional participation in digital assets, aligning with Strategy's ongoing commitment to a Bitcoin-centric capital allocation strategy. 
The company also disclosed a 15.5% Bitcoin yield year-to-date, signaling the performance of its BTC holdings against cost basis amid continued price appreciation.
Strategy's ATM program remains sizable, with over $40 billion in authorized securities, both common and preferred, still available for issuance. 
The company's approach continues to treat Bitcoin as its core treasury reserve, executed through traditional capital markets structures.
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Strategy Buys $1.34B In Bitcoin At $99,856, Cites 15.5% BTC Yield

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Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rally to almost $106,000 may not yet be its peak, with technical models and macro flows aligning to support a near-term price target of $122,000, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/bitcoin-price-prediction">according to a report</a>.
The move follows a well-defined breakout above the $84,500 level in mid-April and has been reinforced by strong spot buying and expanding institutional interest, according to a market update from May 12.
What Happened: This week's <a href="https://blog.coinshares.com/volume-233-digital-asset-fund-flows-weekly-report-f38946027bd6">data</a> from CoinShares further underpins the bullish thesis.
Digital asset investment products recorded $882 million in inflows globally last week, marking four consecutive weeks of growth and bringing year-to-date inflows to $6.7 billion. 
Bitcoin accounted for $867 million of that, continuing to dominate institutional allocations. 
Notably, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-spot-bitcoin-etfs">U.S.-listed Bitcoin ETFs</a> have now amassed a cumulative $62.9 billion in net inflows since launching in January 2024, a record high.
Regionally, inflows were led by the United States ($840 million), followed by Germany and Australia, while Canada and Hong Kong saw small outflows. 
CoinShares attributes the increase in inflows to "a global rise in M2 money supply, stagflationary risks in the US and several US states approving Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset."
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What Experts Are Saying: From a market structure perspective, Bitcoin&#8217;s rally has unfolded in $16,000 increments, with clear resistance and support levels established at $73,000, $84,500, and $95,000, all of which have been either broken or successfully retested, according to 10x Research.
After peaking at close to $106,000, analysts suggest that momentum remains intact, with technical models now pointing toward $122,000 as the next major target.
The trade thesis has been driven by long call spreads, specifically $100,000/$110,000, capitalizing on low implied volatility, which remains around 45% despite the ongoing price surge. 
"Being long on call spreads was the superior risk-adjusted trade," the report stated. 
Traders are now advised to consider rolling into higher strikes such as $110,000/$120,000.
Interestingly, the rally to $95,000 was driven not by leveraged futures but primarily by spot buying, notably from institutional players like Strategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) and ETF inflows, while many futures traders attempted to short the move. 
The failure of these counter-trades has added further weight to the bullish breakout.
Macroeconomic conditions have also provided a supportive backdrop. 
Fed Chair Jerome Powell recently downplayed tariff-related inflation as "potentially a one-time event," while tomorrow's CPI print is expected to hold steady at 2.4%. 
If inflation remains below 3% and U.S. economic data shows resilience, the incentive to exit positions may remain low. Political developments, particularly a pivot toward tax cuts and deregulation, are also cited as tailwinds.
Though Ethereum saw a significant price increase during the same period, its fund inflows remained limited at just $1.5 million, per CoinShares. 
Meanwhile, Sui (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">SUI</a>) attracted $11.7 million in inflows last week, surpassing Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>), which saw outflows of $3.4 million. 
On a year-to-date basis, Sui has now pulled in $84 million, overtaking Solana's $76 million.
Despite a complex macro backdrop, Bitcoin&#8217;s price action remains spot-driven and momentum-led, with the combination of technical breakouts and record-setting institutional flows making the $122,000 target increasingly viable.
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Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) executive chairman Michael Saylor on Sunday posted a cute AI-generated video of his child persona discussing Bitcoin&#8217;s (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) optimistic outlook with cryptocurrency journalist Laura Shin.
What happened:&nbsp; In the video, Saylor's kid version responds to a question from Shin's kid version about whether Strategy would ever sell Bitcoin during market downturns.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">It&#39;s going up forever, Laura.<a href="https://t.co/WntuywFtlO">pic.twitter.com/WntuywFtlO</a>
&mdash; Michael Saylor (@saylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/saylor/status/1921354094683254957?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The child, in Saylor&#8217;s voice, dismisses the idea of selling Bitcoin, calling the apex cryptocurrency a "technically superior" asset to major fiat currencies, including the dollar.&nbsp;
"The point is if if you have the superior asset, it&#8217;s going up forever, Laura," the junior Saylor said.
In case you were wondering, the AI interaction mimicked their actual March 2021 interaction.
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See Also:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44621245/gold-backed-cryptos-match-yellow-metals-highs-following-trumps-liberation-day-shock"> </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45275169/ethereum-stagnant-after-pectra-upgrade-but-analyst-deems-the-overhaul-tailwind-that-could-power-eth-above-2000">Ethereum Flat After Pectra Upgrade, But Analyst Foresees Overhaul &#8216;Tailwind&#8217; That Could Take ETH Above $2,000</a>
Why It Matters: Saylor's advocacy came while the Bitcoin market was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45339289/bitcoin-taps-105000-ethereum-steady-dogecoin-falls-as-us-announces-china-trade-deal-analyst-says-btc-in-for-a-price-discovery-uptrend-if-it-secures-a-weekly-close-above-this-lev">experiencing a significant upturn</a>, regaining its $100,000 threshold and proceeding toward all-time highs.
Positive macroeconomic events, such as the U.S.-China trade agreement, have contributed to the rebound.
It's worth reminding that Saylor's firm, Strategy, is the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, sitting on a stockpile worth $57.6 billion as of this writing, <a href="https://bitcointreasuries.net/">according </a>to bitcointreasuries.net.
Price Action:&nbsp; At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $103,765.15, up 0.09% 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>. 
Shares of Strategy closed 0.40% higher at $416.03 during Friday's regular session. 
MSTR demonstrated a very high momentum score—a measure of the stock's relative strength based on its price movement patterns and volatility over multiple timeframes—as of this writing. If you want to know which other Bitcoin-buying companies possess a high momentum, visit <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/premium/ideas/benzinga-edge-2#:~:text=Turn%20Market%20Chaos,when%20markets%20rebound">Benzinga Edge Stock Rankings</a>.
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Michael Saylor Harnesses AI To Drive Home An Important Message On Bitcoin: 'It's Going Up Forever'

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. 
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>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>14.1K</td>
<td>31.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$480.00</td>
<td>$43.5K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td>23.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$197.50</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>18.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$435.00</td>
<td>$118.7K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANET</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>$35.6K</td>
<td>118</td>
<td>650</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$46.0K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>436</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FIVN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/17/25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$31.3K</td>
<td>421</td>
<td>262</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/23/25</td>
<td>$197.50</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>150</td>
<td>193</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PRO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$17.50</td>
<td>$32.2K</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$35.6K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
<td>83</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 175 contract(s) at a $118.00 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 $35.0K, with a price of $200.0 per contract. There were 14139 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 31099 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 bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 281 contract(s) at a $480.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.5K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 2993 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 23163 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 trade that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 300 contract(s) at a $197.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $96.0 per contract. There were 4694 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 18758 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 7 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 261 contract(s) at a $435.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 28 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $118.7K, with a price of $455.0 per contract. There were 1451 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1643 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ANET (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANET#NYSE">ANET</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on May 23, 2025. This event was a transfer of 155 contract(s) at a $85.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.6K, with a price of $230.0 per contract. There were 118 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 650 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding APP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 39 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.0K, with a price of $1180.0 per contract. There were 1594 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 436 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For FIVN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FIVN#NASDAQ">FIVN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 161 day(s) on October 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 110 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 31 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.3K, with a price of $285.0 per contract. There were 421 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 262 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 trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on May 23, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $197.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.0K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 150 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 193 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PRO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRO#NYSE">PRO</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 196 day(s) on November 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $17.50 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 $32.2K, with a price of $215.0 per contract. There were 5 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 150 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CRM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRM#NYSE">CRM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 42 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.6K, with a price of $1190.0 per contract. There were 4870 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 83 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.

FIVN

<ul>
<li>GOOGL</li>
<li>TSLA</li>
<li>GLD</li>
<li>NVDA</li>
<li>BULL</li>
<li>PLTR</li>
<li>GOOG</li>
<li>MSTR</li>
<li>WOLF</li>
<li>AAPL</li>
</ul>
Data from <a href="https://swaggystocks.com/dashboard/wallstreetbets/ticker-sentiment">https://swaggystocks.com/dashboard/wallstreetbets/ticker-sentiment</a>
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WOLF

Top 10 Trending Stocks On WallStreetBets As Of May 9, 2025 (Via Swaggy Stocks)

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) on Thursday evening crossed the $100,000 milestone for the first time in three months, fueling debate over whether this marks the beginning of a sustainable bull run or a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45288788/bitcoin-ethereum-xrp-surge-as-experts-predict-btc-to-112000-soon">momentary technical breakout. </a>
Experts are now focused less on the price level itself and more on what the breakout signals for Bitcoin&#8217;s evolving role in global finance.
What Experts Are Saying: Speaking with Benzinga, Christian Thompson, Managing Director at the Sui Foundation said he believes the narrative is shifting from passive holding to real-world use cases.
"Bitcoin hitting $100,000 is a big milestone, but the real story is what happens next," he said. "We're entering a phase where you can actually use it — to borrow, lend or access new kinds of financial tools."
Thompson noted that platforms like Sui are enabling developers to build more practical and secure applications, likening the current transition to the shift from plug-in to battery-powered tools: "It suddenly made everything more mobile, more accessible, and easier to build with. That's what we're seeing with Bitcoin now."
Bitcoin is currently trading at $101,450, having reached an intraday high of $101,784, up about 5% in the past 24 hours. Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) is also rallying, up 13%, while Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>) and XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>) gained 10% and 6%, respectively.
Duncan Moir, President of 21Shares, emphasized Bitcoin&#8217;s growing identity as a standalone asset class. 
"Bitcoin&#8217;s recovery to $100,000 isn't just a milestone: it's a powerful confirmation that crypto is entering a new era," Moir said in a note to Benzinga. "Investors are no longer treating Bitcoin as just a speculative play. It's becoming a strategic allocation and a store of value."
From a technical perspective, Arthur Azizov, Founder of B2 Ventures, pointed to key breakouts. 
Also Read:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45293063/judge-dismisses-most-claims-against-tom-brady-stephen-curry-over-ftx-crypto-endorsements"> Judge Dismisses Most Claims Against Tom Brady, Stephen Curry Over FTX Crypto Endorsements</a>
"BTC has broken out of the descending channel and pennant formation, both indicating bullish patterns," he said. 
While he warned that the current RSI suggests an overbought condition, he noted strong volume support and identified $103,000–$105,000 as the next key resistance zone.
Azizov also linked the rally to geopolitical developments and institutional demand. 
"Trump's announcement about removing tariffs on UK steel and aluminum and the Fed&#8217;s decision to preserve rates have lifted risk assets. 
Meanwhile, Strategy's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) move to increase its BTC reserves is reinforcing institutional confidence."
Grigore Roșu, CEO of Pi Squared, added that Bitcoin's price action reflects broader sentiment. 
"The upswing follows the Fed's recent decision to maintain interest rates, alleviating pressure on risk assets," he said. "Ethereum's 12% rally in the past 24 hours also reflects confidence, driven by the successful implementation of its Pectra upgrade."
Anthony Anzalone, CEO of XION, echoed those views, stating: "Bitcoin crossing $100k solidifies its role as &#8216;digital gold.&#8217; Some experts like Charles Hoskinson are even more bullish, predicting BTC could reach $250k by the end of 2025."
Meanwhile, Alice Liu, Head of Research at CoinMarketCap, stressed that macro trends are playing a crucial role. 
"The U.S. Dollar Index has dropped 9% since January, and the U.S. M2 money supply has risen 4% year-on-year—both supportive of Bitcoin," she told Benzinga. 
She also noted that Bitcoin exchange balances are at their lowest since 2018, indicating long-term accumulation. "It's still too early to call this a full-fledged bull market, but the fundamentals are aligning."
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</ul>
Image: Shutterstock

$XRP

Bitcoin Breaks $100,000, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Roar 10% Higher: What Do Experts Predict Next?

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>05/09/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>10.5K</td>
<td>58.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$420.00</td>
<td>$33.3K</td>
<td>5.2K</td>
<td>43.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$118.00</td>
<td>$188.7K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>10.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$36.2K</td>
<td>7.1K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CLSK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$35.4K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PONY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$37.5K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$40.3K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>APP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$62.4K</td>
<td>4.2K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DBX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$40.4K</td>
<td>452</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCHP</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$32.50</td>
<td>$174.0K</td>
<td>602</td>
<td>600</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 bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on May 9, 2025. This event was a transfer of 901 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 $28.8K, with a price of $32.0 per contract. There were 10580 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 58496 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 call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on May 9, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $420.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.3K, with a price of $663.0 per contract. There were 5291 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 43013 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 bearish sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on May 9, 2025. Parties traded 1020 contract(s) at a $118.00 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 $188.7K, with a price of $185.0 per contract. There were 1658 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10425 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $440.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.2K, with a price of $725.0 per contract. There were 7146 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6177 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CLSK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSK#NASDAQ">CLSK</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 71 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 984 contract(s) at a $16.00 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 $35.4K, with a price of $36.0 per contract. There were 7895 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2434 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PONY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PONY#NASDAQ">PONY</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 43 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 150 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.5K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 2255 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2078 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 29 day(s) on June 6, 2025. This event was a transfer of 650 contract(s) at a $225.00 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 $40.3K, with a price of $62.0 per contract. There were 4893 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1899 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding APP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 44 contract(s) at a $350.00 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 $62.4K, with a price of $1426.0 per contract. There were 4203 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1682 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DBX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBX#NASDAQ">DBX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 43 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 523 contract(s) at a $32.00 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 $40.4K, with a price of $80.0 per contract. There were 452 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1458 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MCHP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCHP#NASDAQ">MCHP</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 8 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $32.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $174.0K, with a price of $1740.0 per contract. There were 602 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 600 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.

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) could surpass previous forecasts and hit new highs sooner than expected, according to Standard Chartered's Head of Digital Assets Research, Geoffrey Kendrick, who acknowledged Monday that his earlier second-quarter price target of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/bitcoin-price-prediction">$120,000 may be too conservative</a>.
What Happened: In a note sent to clients, Kendrick revised his tone sharply, stating, "I apologize that my $120,000 Q2 target may be too low."
He cited accelerating inflows into <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-spot-bitcoin-etfs">U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs</a>, aggressive institutional buying and shifting global investor sentiment as key reasons for the bullish outlook.
"The dominant story for Bitcoin has changed again," Kendrick wrote. "It is now all about flows. And flows are coming in many forms."
Over the past three weeks alone, U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs have absorbed $5.3 billion in inflows. 
After adjusting for hedge fund shorts reported by the CFTC, Kendrick estimates net real flows stand at over $4 billion, a figure he says underpins strong upward pressure on price.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/05/45253032/anthony-scaramucci-gives-donald-trump-b-or-a-on-crypto-but-warns-presidential-meme-coin-defi-project-risk-derailing-policy-progress">Anthony Scaramucci Gives Donald Trump &#8216;B+ Or A-&#8216; On Crypto But Warns Presidential Meme Coin, DeFi Project Risk Derailing Policy Progress</a>
Why It Matters: Strategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) continues to lead institutional accumulation.
The firm now holds 555,450 Bitcoins, roughly 2.6% of the maximum future supply. 
Kendrick noted that if Strategy follows through on its proposed $84 billion capital raise, it could eventually control more than 6% of all Bitcoins that will ever exist.
Public institutions are also entering the fray. 
New Hampshire recently passed legislation to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and sovereign wealth funds like Abu Dhabi's and central banks such as the Swiss National Bank and Norges Bank are believed to be increasing their exposure through ETF holdings and shares in Strategy.
Kendrick previously linked Bitcoin's rally to strategic reallocation out of U.S. assets, but said the narrative has since evolved. 
"This is no longer just about macro hedging or correlation with tech stocks—this is pure demand," he noted.
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Bitcoin $120,000 Price Target May Be Too Low, Says Standard Chartered: 'I Apologize'

Shares of Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) climbed 5.37% during the pre-market trading session on Thursday, as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) hovers around the $100,000 mark.
What Happened: MSTR, one of the largest corporate holders of Bitcoin, saw its shares rising in the pre-market session as the cryptocurrency crossed $99,000 for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45274508/bitcoin-taps-98000-ethereum-dogecoin-steady-as-fed-chair-jerome-powell-raises-trump-tariff-induced-concerns-analyst-says-eth-holding-above-crucial-level-and-begins-its">first time</a> since Feb. 21. Bitcoin&#8217;s market dominance also escalated to a yearly high of 64.4%, suggesting a continued shift of capital from other assets to the premier cryptocurrency. The cryptocurrency&#8217;s market dominance has also reached a yearly peak.
The Federal Reserve held rates steady on May 7, but macroeconomic factors and liquidity injections could still drive Bitcoin toward the $100,000 mark, as per experts.
According to Monday&#8217;s SEC filing, Strategy Inc. purchased 1,895 BTC for $180.3 million, or an average price of $95,167 each. The company now holds 555,450 bitcoins, purchased for over $38 billion.
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Why It Matters: The rise in Bitcoin&#8217;s value and market dominance comes in the wake of significant developments in the cryptocurrency sector.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45276499/david-bailey-trumps-crypto-advisor-secures-300m-for-new-bitcoin-investment-firm">David Bailey</a>, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine and cryptocurrency advisor to President Donald Trump, recently secured $300 million to establish a publicly traded Bitcoin investment company. This move aligns with the growing trend of institutional investment in Bitcoin, as seen with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/05/45179310/analyst-says-microstrategy-inc-s-bold-bitcoin-strategy-still-has-room-to-run">Strategy&#8217;s</a>&nbsp;bold Bitcoin strategy, which analysts believe still has room to grow.
Strategy missed Q1 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45172170/whats-going-on-with-microstrategy-shares">revenue estimates </a>with $111.07 million and reported a steep adjusted loss of $16.53 per share. However, it raised its 2025 targets, aiming for a 25% Bitcoin yield and $15 billion in BTC-related gains.
These developments, coupled with economic concerns raised by Powell, could be driving investors towards Bitcoin as a potential hedge against economic instability. The&nbsp;continued capital rotation from other&nbsp;assets to Bitcoin underscores the cryptocurrency&#8217;s growing appeal in the current economic climate.
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MSTR Stock Climbs Over 5% In Thursday Pre-Market: What's Going On?

David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine and cryptocurrency advisor to President Donald Trump, raised $300 million to create a publicly traded Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) investment company, according to a report on Wednesday.
What Happened: The fundraising effort, which began in January, includes&nbsp;$200 million in equity funding&nbsp;and $100 million in convertible&nbsp;debt, CNBC <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/05/07/trump-crypto-advisor-david-bailey-300-million-bitcoin-investment-co.html">reported</a>, citing sources familiar with the matter.
The new company, named&nbsp;Nakamoto&nbsp;in honor of&nbsp;the pseudonymous creator Satoshi&nbsp;Nakamoto,&nbsp;will focus on acquiring and&nbsp;holding Bitcoin. Nakamoto is expected&nbsp;to merge with an existing&nbsp;Nasdaq-listed company, with an announcement likely to be made early next week.
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Nakamoto&#8217;s public listing is slated for this summer. The company plans to acquire businesses worldwide, including in Brazil, Thailand,&nbsp;and South Africa, and invest&nbsp;its bitcoin into them, the report mentioned. 
Interestingly, Bailey shared a cryptic post, hinting at a future in which the equivalent of Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) would be available in different countries. &#8220;This play is just getting started,&#8221; he wrote.
Bailey didn&#8217;t immediately return Benzinga&#8217;s request for confirmation.
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&mdash; David Bailey&#x1f1f5;&#x1f1f7; $1.0mm/btc is the floor (@DavidFBailey) <a href="https://twitter.com/DavidFBailey/status/1920339637635031209?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 8, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: This development follows Bailey&#8217;s <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/08/40567193/trumps-bitcoin-turnaround-caused-by-100m-influence-from-a-trio-of-puerto-rican-advocates-r">influential role in shaping Trump&#8217;s stance on Bitcoin</a>. Bailey, along with Bitcoin mining expert Amanda Fabiano and former California prosecutor Tracy Hoyos-López, successfully convinced Trump about Bitcoin's potential, leading to his embrace of the apex cryptocurrency.
Trump&nbsp;pushed for a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44183572/trump-establishes-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-funded-by-forfeited-assets-i-made-the-promise">strategic national Bitcoin stockpile</a>&nbsp;on the campaign trail and ended up creating one after assuming office
Price Action:  At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $98,927.66, up 2.61% 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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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
10:03 AMMay 12, 2025	CALL	$425.00	Sep 19, 2025	127	315	112	59	536	TRADE	NEUTRAL
10:03 AMMay 12, 2025	CALL	$430.00	Sep 19, 2025	127	315	112	69	459	TRADE	NEUTRAL
09:56 AMMay 12, 2025	CALL	$380.00	Dec 19, 2025	218	44	40	1	3823	TRADE	BULLISH
09:39 AMMay 12, 2025	PUT	$415.00	May 16, 2025	1	899	482	54	1663	SWEEP	BULLISH
09:39 AMMay 12, 2025	PUT	$415.00	May 16, 2025	1	899	482	54	1663	SWEEP	BULLISH
04:02 PMMay 09, 2025	CALL	$215.00	May 16, 2025	1	300	150	10	3021	TRADE	BEARISH
03:07 PMMay 09, 2025	CALL	$190.00	May 09, 2025	-6	442	25	13	3278	SWEEP	NEUTRAL
03:07 PMMay 09, 2025	CALL	$210.00	May 16, 2025	1	1148	25	89	1284	SWEEP	NEUTRAL
03:05 PMMay 09, 2025	CALL	$210.00	May 16, 2025	1	1128	74	88	1284	SWEEP	NEUTRAL
02:56 PMMay 09, 2025	CALL	$210.00	May 09, 2025	-6	562	69	34	1664	SWEEP	NEUTRAL
02:56 PMMay 09, 2025	CALL	$210.00	May 16, 2025	1	578	69	45	1284	SWEEP	NEUTRAL
02:56 PMMay 09, 2025	CALL	$210.00	May 16, 2025	1	406	27	32	1284	TRADE	NEUTRAL
02:56 PMMay 09, 2025	CALL	$210.00	May 16, 2025	1	357	29	28	1284	TRADE	NEUTRAL
12:33 PMMay 09, 2025	CALL	$407.50	May 16, 2025	1	1024	500	479	214	TRADE	BULLISH
12:04 PMMay 09, 2025	CALL	$475.00	Jul 18, 2025	64	159	154	54	295	SWEEP	BULLISH
10:57 AMMay 09, 2025	CALL	$422.50	May 16, 2025	1	1648	454	27	6034	SWEEP	BEARISH
04:01 PMMay 08, 2025	CALL	$260.00	May 16, 2025	1	3421	139	76	4519	SWEEP	BEARISH
12:00 PMMay 08, 2025	CALL	$395.00	May 09, 2025	-6	17709	307	102	17411	SWEEP	BEARISH
10:01 AMMay 08, 2025	PUT	$390.00	Dec 19, 2025	218	480	77	89	539	TRADE	BULLISH
10:00 AMMay 08, 2025	PUT	$390.00	Dec 19, 2025	218	316	57	59	539	TRADE	BULLISH
04:00 PMMay 07, 2025	CALL	$210.00	May 16, 2025	1	1200	51	795	151	SWEEP	BEARISH
04:00 PMMay 07, 2025	CALL	$210.00	May 16, 2025	1	1200	114	795	151	SWEEP	BEARISH
12:47 PMMay 07, 2025	CALL	$400.00	Mar 20, 2026	309	250	250	73	341	TRADE	BEARISH
09:48 AMMay 07, 2025	CALL	$380.00	May 16, 2025	1	554	559	25	2261	SWEEP	BEARISH
04:00 PMMay 06, 2025	CALL	$210.00	May 09, 2025	-6	1405	77	49	2865	SWEEP	BULLISH
04:00 PMMay 06, 2025	CALL	$210.00	May 09, 2025	-6	1405	46	49	2865	SWEEP	BULLISH
04:00 PMMay 06, 2025	CALL	$210.00	May 09, 2025	-6	1405	44	49	2865	SWEEP	BULLISH