MicroStrategy’s stock has quietly surged over the past year, dramatically outperforming traditional assets and major tech stocks. According to charts shared by CEO Michael Saylor on May 24, 2025, MicroStrategy’s shares rose approximately 139% over the last 12 months.
By comparison, Bitcoin increased about 58%, while gold climbed roughly 44% during the same period. Leading tech companies lagged behind: Tesla gained 95%, Nvidia 26%, Microsoft 5%, and Apple only 4%. Broad market indexes showed more modest growth, with the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) up 10% and the Nasdaq-100 ETF (QQQ) rising 12%.
In the recent quarter, MicroStrategy maintained its lead with a 31% gain. Bitcoin grew 19%, gold 14%, and Microsoft 11%. Tesla and Nvidia saw smaller gains of 3% and 1%, respectively, while Apple fell about 21%. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq remained mostly flat.
Bitcoin’s recent price surge—topping $111,000 in late May—has contributed significantly to MicroStrategy’s rally. Renewed institutional interest has driven Bitcoin’s 58% rise over the past year. Gold also experienced a strong rally, increasing over 44% year-over-year and more than 60% since early 2024 lows.
Industry analysts highlight Bitcoin’s emerging role as a store of value, with forecasts of substantial inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs in coming years. Fidelity’s Jurrien Timmer noted Bitcoin’s recent milestone above $100,000 could mark its growing potential to rival gold.
MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor has positioned the company as a leveraged Bitcoin play. Saylor frequently emphasizes that MicroStrategy’s stock performance mirrors Bitcoin’s price movements due to its large Bitcoin treasury. The company currently holds approximately 576,230 BTC, valued at around $62 billion.
Saylor’s bullish stance on Bitcoin continues to drive investor interest. He has encouraged buying Bitcoin even at record highs, reinforcing the view of MicroStrategy as an indirect way to gain Bitcoin exposure.
Reflecting Bitcoin’s recovery, MicroStrategy’s stock quietly hit a new high in early May, surpassing $430 per share — its strongest level since 2021.
