The Defiance Daily Target 2X Long MSTR ETF (MSTX), an exchange-traded fund designed to deliver double the daily returns of MicroStrategy (MSTR) stock, soared by a remarkable 21.86% in pre-market trading on Wednesday.
The ETF's surge reflects the growing investor enthusiasm for MicroStrategy, a data analytics company that has become the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin. MicroStrategy's stock has gained over 500% this year, outpacing even Bitcoin's impressive 123% rise, as investors embrace the company's aggressive bet on the cryptocurrency.
Much of this enthusiasm is attributed to the perceived influence of MicroStrategy's executive chairman, Michael Saylor, who is widely regarded as a Bitcoin guru among crypto enthusiasts. As of November 25, MicroStrategy held 386,700 Bitcoin, valued at around $37 billion, reflecting its deep commitment to the digital asset.