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MicroStrategy Surges to 6-Month High as Bitcoin Wrestles With Key Moving Average

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq experienced a significant drop, causing the crypto market to also lose some of its earlier gains. Over $215 million in leverage crypto positions were liquidated, affecting both long and short positions. Despite the market volatility, MicroStrategy saw a surge in its stock price, which may lead to more debt offerings and further positive feedback with its stock. Bitcoin slipped during the trading session but quickly recovered, while Ether underperformed. The volatility in prices resulted in the liquidation of over $210 million worth of leveraged derivatives trading positions. The approval of FTX's bankruptcy plan may have helped cryptocurrencies recover quicker compared to the stock market. BTC briefly reclaimed the 200-day moving average but ultimately failed to hold above it. Meanwhile, MicroStrategy's stock rally may prompt the company to raise more debt for acquiring bitcoin.

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