Bitcoin miners Riot Platforms and MARA Holdings are following in the footsteps of MicroStrategy, issuing convertible notes to buy Bitcoin. However, unlike MicroStrategy, Riot and MARA have not seen the same success, with their shares underperforming. The Bitcoin halving event and increased competition have put pressure on miners to stay relevant. Riot's convertible notes have raised some concerns, while activist investor Starboard Value is pushing the company to shift its focus away from Bitcoin mining. BlackRock is cautiously endorsing Bitcoin as part of diversified portfolios, suggesting investors allocate up to 2% to the cryptocurrency. MicroStrategy's aggressive Bitcoin acquisitions have led to a $98 billion market cap, but its core software business is struggling. The company's classification as a technology company and its branding as a "Bitcoin Treasury Company" could help its chances of inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 Index. However, there are concerns that a reclassification could jeopardize its eligibility.



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