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This $130 Stock Could Be Your Ticket to Millionaire Status

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MicroStrategy’s stock (MSTR) plunged 60% in 12 months, mirroring Bitcoin’s 30% decline, as the company’s aggressive Bitcoin holdings—now its core strategy—faced market downturns. CEO Michael Saylor predicts Bitcoin will hit $21 million by 2046, turning a $10,000 investment in MicroStrategy into over $1 million if his “Bitcoin Maximalist” thesis succeeds. MicroStrategy holds Bitcoin at an average cost of $76,056 per token, but Saylor claims liquidation risk only arises if Bitcoin falls below $8,000—far below current levels. The stock trades at $133.88 with a $38B market cap, offering a leveraged Bitcoin proxy for investors bullish on long-term crypto growth. Analysts debate whether MicroStrategy’s high-risk bet will pay off, with some calling it a speculative gamble, others a potential wealth multiplier.
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By Leo Sun – Feb 16, 2026 at 12:58PM ESTKey PointsBitcoin’s recent decline crushed Strategy’s stock.But it could skyrocket if Saylor’s “Bitcoin Maximalist” thesis pans out.We’re bullish on these 10 stocks ›NASDAQ: MSTRStrategyMarket Cap$38BToday's Changeangle-down(8.85%) $10.88Current Price$133.88Price as of February 13, 2026 at 3:59 PM ETStrategy's all-in bet on Bitcoin could bear fruit over the next few decades.Strategy's (MSTR +8.85%) stock plunged nearly 60% over the past 12 months. That decline can mainly be attributed to its all-in bet on Bitcoin (BTC 0.64%), which lost almost 30% of its value during the same period. However, a $10,000 investment in Strategy today could still potentially blossom into more than $1 million if its bold bets on Bitcoin pay off. Image source: Getty Images. Strategy's co-founder, Michael Saylor -- who directed its transformation from a slow-growth software company into the world's largest corporate holder of Bitcoin -- predicts the top cryptocurrency's price will skyrocket from about $68,000 today to $21 million by 2046. If that happens, a $10,000 investment in Bitcoin could grow to $3.09 million. That same investment in Strategy, which plans to continue hoarding Bitcoin, could grow at a similar rate. ExpandNASDAQ: MSTRStrategyToday's Change(8.85%) $10.88Current Price$133.88Key Data PointsMarket Cap$38BDay's Range$125.77 - $135.2452wk Range$104.17 - $457.22Volume1.6MAvg Vol23MGross Margin74.28% Bitcoin's recent drawdown rattled Strategy's investors, since it dropped below the company's average purchase price of $76,056 per token. However, Saylor recently pointed out that Strategy wouldn't face a liquidation risk unless Bitcoin's price dropped below $8,000 -- the level at which its total Bitcoin holdings would approximate its net debt. If you're bullish on Bitcoin, it might be smart to accumulate Strategy's shares as a proxy for the cryptocurrency. If Saylor's "Bitcoin Maximalist" thesis pans out, it might just turn a few thousand dollars into a few million over the next few decades.Read NextJan 22, 2026 •By Leo SunHow Buying Strategy (MSTR) Stock Today Could 10x Your Net WorthJan 19, 2026 •By Keith NoonanWill Strategy Stock Keep the Losing Streak Going in 2026?Dec 13, 2025 •By Keith NoonanIs Strategy Stock Yesterday's News?Dec 5, 2025 •By David Jagielski, CPADown More Than 60% From Its High, Has Strategy Become a Cheap Stock?Dec 3, 2025 •By Jon QuastWhy I'm Never Buying Strategy StockOct 11, 2025 •By Dominic BasultoCould Buying Strategy (MicroStrategy) Stock Today Set You Up For Life?About the AuthorLeo Sun is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst who has worked with the company since 2013, covering technology, consumer goods, industrial, and financial sectors. He became a self-made millionaire by age 40 through long-term investing, crediting lessons from Warren Buffett and Peter Lynch. Leo is a regular guest on CNBC Asia providing stock analysis on Chinese technology companies, including Tencent, Baidu, and Alibaba. He previously wrote for InvestorGuide and holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Texas at Austin.TMFSunLionX@TMFSunLionStocks MentionedStrategyNASDAQ: MSTR$133.88 (+8.85%) $+10.88BitcoinCRYPTO: BTC$68071.00 (0.64%) $436.96*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.

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