According to Michael Saylor on BloombergTV, traders should closely monitor STRK, STRF, and STRD tokens due to their growing relevance in the crypto market, while exercising caution when shorting MSTR because of heightened volatility and strong institutional Bitcoin holdings (source: BloombergTV). Saylor highlighted the increasing trend of Bitcoin Treasury Companies, emphasizing the strategic shift to 100% BTC reserves, which could further reduce available supply and potentially drive price upward. He also debunked concerns over quantum computing risks to Bitcoin security, citing current cryptographic resilience (source: BloombergTV). Finally, Saylor argued that advancements in AI create a bullish environment for Bitcoin by accelerating adoption and strengthening network effects, which traders should consider when evaluating Bitcoin’s mid- to long-term trajectory (source: BloombergTV).

According to Michael Saylor (@saylor), Strategy has acquired 7,390 BTC for approximately $764.9 million at an average price of $103,498 per bitcoin, resulting in a BTC yield of 16.3% year-to-date in 2025. As of May 18, 2025, the company holds a total of 576,230 BTC purchased for about $40.18 billion at an average price of $69,726 per bitcoin. This substantial accumulation underscores continued institutional confidence in Bitcoin and is likely to impact crypto market sentiment and liquidity, potentially influencing trading strategies around $BTC and related stocks such as $MSTR, $STRK, and $STRF (Source: Michael Saylor, Twitter, strategy.com).

According to Michael Saylor, the new preferred stock STRF, referred to as 'Strife', has begun trading on Nasdaq. This equity offers USD Yield for $STRF investors and BTC Yield for $MSTR investors, providing distinct benefits for different investor profiles. The strategic issuance of STRF aims to attract both USD-focused and Bitcoin-focused investors, potentially impacting the market appeal and liquidity of both STRF and MSTR stocks. This dual-yield strategy offers diversification for investors and may influence trading volumes and price movements on Nasdaq.