MicroStrategy Tops BlackRock with 815,061 BTC and Saylor Declares Crypto Winter Over
MicroStrategy has increased its Bitcoin holdings to 815,061 BTC valued at $62.35 billion, surpassing BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust by over 12,000 tokens. Chairman Michael Saylor’s declaration that the ‘crypto winter’ is over follows Bitcoin’s 30% rally from February lows and a bullish 20-day/50-day moving average crossover.
1. MicroStrategy Surpasses BlackRock in Bitcoin Holdings
MicroStrategy now holds 815,061 BTC, valued at $62.35 billion, overtaking BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust by more than 12,000 tokens. The company remains the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin owner.
2. Bitcoin Price Rally and Technical Indicators
Bitcoin closed at $77,500 on April 24, marking a 4% weekly gain and a roughly 30% increase from early February lows near $60,000. A bullish crossover of the 20-day above the 50-day moving average suggests further upside if it breaks the 200-day average around $85,000.
3. Saylor’s Crypto Winter Declaration
Chairman Michael Saylor’s public statement declaring the “crypto winter” over underscores renewed confidence in digital assets. His bullish stance aligns with recent corporate earnings strength and improved investor sentiment toward risk assets.