In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Michael Saylor, the founder of MicroStrategy and a Bitcoin advocate, stated that MARA Holdings (MARA) will be the next Bitcoin company likely to join the NASDAQ 100 index. This prediction is a response to MARA Holdings CEO Fred Thiel's congratulations on MicroStrategy becoming a component of the NASDAQ 100 index.
MicroStrategy joins the NASDAQ 100 index: A landmark milestone
MicroStrategy's recent success not only marks the company's entry into the NASDAQ 100 index in terms of market capitalization but also reflects the growing importance of Bitcoin in the mainstream financial sector. According to Financecharts, as of December 13, MicroStrategy's market capitalization was $94.77 billion, meaning it is about to become part of the NASDAQ 100 index, while MARA's market capitalization was $7.32 billion, still showing a gap.
Fred Thiel, while celebrating MicroStrategy's inclusion in the index, clearly stated that MARA is also committed to achieving this goal and will strengthen efforts to enhance its performance in Bitcoin mining and market operations.
The rapid growth and ambition of MARA Holdings
Over the past year, MARA has made significant investments in Bitcoin, acquiring a large amount through a $600 million fund. On December 10, MARA announced on X that it successfully acquired 11,774 BTC, with a total purchase value of approximately $1.1 billion. As of December 9, MARA's total Bitcoin holding had reached 40,435 BTC, currently valued at about $3.9 billion.
This large-scale Bitcoin acquisition reflects MARA's firm belief in the long-term value of Bitcoin, enhancing the company's position in the cryptocurrency field and driving stock market performance. On December 13, MARA's stock closed at $22.73, rising 16.74% over the past six months.
Bitcoin and National Security: MARA's Strategic Vision
In addition to stock market performance, MARA also stated on November 26 that Bitcoin and its mining are crucial to U.S. national security, calling for the government to take more action to ensure Bitcoin and its mining maintain a dominant position globally. This strategic vision lays a solid foundation for MARA's position in the industry, especially against the backdrop of increasing global Bitcoin mining and investment.
Trends of other Bitcoin-related companies
Alongside MARA, MicroStrategy and Riot Platforms are also expanding their Bitcoin holdings. MicroStrategy recently announced that it acquired 21,550 BTC from December 2 to 8, further increasing its Bitcoin reserves. As of that date, MicroStrategy's total Bitcoin holdings have exceeded 423,650 BTC, valued at approximately $41.5 billion.
Meanwhile, Riot Platforms plans to raise $500 million through the issuance of private bonds to further increase its Bitcoin reserves. Clearly, Bitcoin mining companies are not only active in holding Bitcoin but are also continuously making moves in the capital markets.
Although there is still a gap in market capitalization between MARA and MicroStrategy, the opportunity to become a component of the NASDAQ 100 index in the future remains as the company continues to expand its Bitcoin reserves and adopt ambitious strategies. Michael Saylor's predictions are not unfounded; MARA's performance in Bitcoin mining and the market may lead to greater breakthroughs.
As the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency markets continue to mature, companies like MARA and MicroStrategy are redefining the future of the financial industry, making it worthwhile to continue monitoring their trends and developments.
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