MicroStrategy is trading 4.8% up at $98.41 today following an upgrade by Barclays to a "strong-buy" rating. - The stock also benefited from a broader rally in Bitcoin and major cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin holding above $63,000 and the total crypto market cap surging by +1.30% to +1.50% today. - This move extends a sharp rebound from late-June lows for both MSTR and the broader crypto market, as investors continue to focus on the company's Bitcoin exposure and its recent disclosure of selling 3,588 Bitcoin between late June and early July.