MicroStrategy concludes its annual World 2026 conference in Las Vegas today, February 26. Global executives gathered to discuss the integration of AI-powered enterprise software and Bitcoin treasury innovation. CEO Phong Le and Executive Chairman Michael Saylor delivered keynotes outlining a vision for digital sovereignty and corporate finance through digital assets.
The company’s shares surged over 10% on February 25 amid significant stock volatility. A rally in Bitcoin prices drove the gains, reinforcing the stock’s position as a leveraged bet on the cryptocurrency. High short interest recently made MicroStrategy the most shorted large-cap stock in the United States. This positioning creates potential for short squeezes during periods of Bitcoin price appreciation.