**MicroStrategy Shares Soar as Bitcoin Nears $100,000**

MicroStrategy's stock continues to rise in tandem with the increasing price of Bitcoin, which traded at over $98,000 on Friday morning. Known as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, MicroStrategy is gaining recognition among investors for being a leading stock option connected to cryptocurrency growth.

Earlier this week, MicroStrategy announced a substantial acquisition, purchasing an additional 55,500 Bitcoins for approximately $5.4 billion between November 18 and November 24. This purchase brings the company's total holdings to 386,700 BTC, reinforcing its massive stake in the digital currency market.

The surge in MicroStrategy's shares aligns with the broader trend of Bitcoin's appreciation, which has been bolstered by positive market sentiments. Benchmark analyst Mark Palmer recently fueled optimism by forecasting that Bitcoin could more than double its current value in the next two years, potentially reaching $225,000 by the end of 2026.

Since the U.S. presidential election, where President-elect Donald Trump pledged to establish America as the "crypto capital of the planet," both the price of Bitcoin and MicroStrategy’s shares have seen remarkable increases. MicroStrategy's stock, which recently saw a 3% rise in trading, hit an all-time high last week and remains over 500% up year-to-date.

MicroStrategy’s aggressive investment strategy and the escalating value of Bitcoin highlight the company's influential role in the cryptocurrency landscape. The company revealed that it paid an average of $97,862 per Bitcoin for its latest purchase, while its overall average purchase price stands at $56,761.