MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares rose between 7% and 9% on Friday, May 1, 2026. The stock performance tracked Bitcoin’s recovery to the $78,000 level. Investors utilized the equity as a leveraged vehicle for the cryptocurrency's gains.
Heightened call options activity signaled strong bullish sentiment among traders. The company will release its first-quarter 2026 earnings report on May 5. Market participants expect the filing to show substantial gains on the company's Bitcoin holdings.