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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$142.00</td>
<td>$29.6K</td>
<td>33.8K</td>
<td>140.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BBAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$3.50</td>
<td>$97.9K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>10.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$37.5K</td>
<td>82.3K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$265.00</td>
<td>$619.7K</td>
<td>28</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$245.00</td>
<td>$35.9K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
<td>3.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CORZ</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$31.6K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RGTI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$8.00</td>
<td>$293.4K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CDNS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$335.00</td>
<td>$170.5K</td>
<td>65</td>
<td>923</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BRZE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$28.4K</td>
<td>3.3K</td>
<td>629</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>COHR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$99.00</td>
<td>$39.3K</td>
<td>491</td>
<td>327</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 400 contract(s) at a $142.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.6K, with a price of $74.0 per contract. There were 33843 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 140691 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BBAI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBAI#NYSE">BBAI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 751 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 466 contract(s) at a $3.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $97.9K, with a price of $210.0 per contract. There were 1222 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10947 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 23 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.5K, with a price of $375.0 per contract. There were 82343 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7349 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 9 day(s) on January 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 64 contract(s) at a $265.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $619.7K, with a price of $9685.0 per contract. There were 28 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3985 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 9 day(s) on January 3, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $245.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.9K, with a price of $359.0 per contract. There were 3049 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3079 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CORZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CORZ#NASDAQ">CORZ</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 23 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.6K, with a price of $317.0 per contract. There were 7870 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1276 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RGTI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on December 27, 2024. Parties traded 889 contract(s) at a $8.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 63 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $293.4K, with a price of $330.0 per contract. There were 1789 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1071 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CDNS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CDNS#NASDAQ">CDNS</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 142 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 98 contract(s) at a $335.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $170.5K, with a price of $1740.0 per contract. There were 65 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 923 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BRZE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRZE#NASDAQ">BRZE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 23 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 264 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.4K, with a price of $108.0 per contract. There were 3385 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 629 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding COHR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COHR#NYSE">COHR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on December 27, 2024. Parties traded 254 contract(s) at a $99.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 44 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.3K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 491 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 327 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tuesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices </td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,771.80</td>
<td>1.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,032.64</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,254.99</td>
<td>0.8%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>43,239.42</td>
<td>0.8%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:00 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>118.7K</td>
<td>89.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BBAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$3.50</td>
<td>$72.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$25.6K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>8.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$33.1K</td>
<td>10.2K</td>
<td>7.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$39.6K</td>
<td>20.0K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$41.5K</td>
<td>20.0K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$198.0K</td>
<td>859</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$2.7 million</td>
<td>301</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
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<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$234.6K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
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<td>QUBT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
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<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $200.0 per contract. There were 118707 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 89227 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BBAI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBAI#NYSE">BBAI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 752 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 339 contract(s) at a $3.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $72.8K, with a price of $215.0 per contract. There were 1222 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8144 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on December 27, 2024. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.6K, with a price of $855.0 per contract. There were 4375 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8055 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 3 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 125 contract(s) at a $32.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.1K, with a price of $265.0 per contract. There were 10275 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7761 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 24 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1280 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 37 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.6K, with a price of $31.0 per contract. There were 20058 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4601 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 24 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 5 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.5K, with a price of $8305.0 per contract. There were 20026 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4098 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMAT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 59 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $198.0K, with a price of $990.0 per contract. There were 859 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2120 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MRVL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 269 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 2000 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $2.7 million, with a price of $1369.0 per contract. There were 301 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2000 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 87 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 237 contract(s) at a $275.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $234.6K, with a price of $990.0 per contract. There were 5143 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1347 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For QUBT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 24 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.2K, with a price of $235.0 per contract. There were 3200 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1281 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) advocate and MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) executive chairman Michael Saylor asserts that Bitcoin&#8217;s meteoric rise to over $100,000 has decisively proven its legitimacy and laid the groundwork for its potential ascent to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42116183/michael-saylor-predicted-bitcoin-to-hit-13-million-if-it-happens-it-will-entail-massive-hyperinflation-analyst-warns#:~:text=could%20hit%20%2413%20million%20by,markets%20valued%20at%20%24125%20trillion.">$13 million per coin</a>.
In a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhAia950nbo">podcast</a> with Tom Bilyeu published on Dec. 17, Saylor predicted Bitcoin will grow at an average annual rate of 29%, fueled by increasing institutional participation and broader educational initiatives aimed at demystifying the asset. 
He described Bitcoin as the world's first &#8220;perfect money&#8221; and the most efficient store of value ever engineered
Bitcoin&#8217;s volatility is a feature, not a flaw, stemming from its superior design as a monetary network, according to Saylor.
Education And Institutional Guidance
"Education and adoption go hand in hand," he explains, envisioning a future where Bitcoin becomes a mainstream <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42547334/the-new-gold-seasoned-investor-ross-gerber-spots-a-pot-of-bitcoin-at-the-end-of-the-rainbow">financial asset akin to digital gold</a>.
Saylor emphasized the significance of institutional backing, such as BlackRock's recommendation to allocate 2% of portfolios to Bitcoin. He interprets this guidance as a milestone in Bitcoin's journey toward broader acceptance.
Corporate Strategies
Companies like MicroStrategy and Riot (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) are leading the way in adopting the &#8220;Bitcoin standard&#8221; by recapitalizing their balance sheets with Bitcoin. 
Saylor views this trend as indicative of a long-term shift in corporate finance, where firms leverage Bitcoin&#8217;s appreciating value as a strategic reserve.
Strategic Reserve
Saylor also highlights the potential for Bitcoin to serve as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42511716/bitcoin-as-neutral-reserve-asset-could-overhaul-financial-system-says-analyst">America&#8217;s strategic digital reserve</a>, citing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42601193/senator-lummis-introduces-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-proposal">advocacy from political figures like Senator Cynthia Lummis</a> (R-Wyo.). He argues that Bitcoin's incorruptibility and robustness make it a compelling choice for nations seeking reliable economic reserves.
What's Next: Saylor compares Bitcoin's adoption to the inevitability of water flowing downhill due to gravity, predicting that as its advantages become increasingly evident, capital will naturally gravitate toward it.
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U.S. stocks were higher, with the Dow Jones index gaining over 100 points on Tuesday.
Shares of Greenfire Resources Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFR#NYSE">GFR</a>) rose sharply during Tuesday's session after Waterous Energy Fund acquired 9,311,424 common shares and 2,654,179 common share purchase <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GFR/news">warrants of the company.</a>
Greenfire Resources shares jumped 9.7% to $6.80 on Tuesday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
<ul>
<li>Alpha Teknova, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TKNO#NASDAQ">TKNO</a>) shares jumped 23.7% to $9.50.</li>
<li>Rumble Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RUM#NASDAQ">RUM</a>) gained 16.6% to $15.21. Rumble recently announced it has entered into a definitive agreement for a strategic investment of $775 million from Tether</li>
<li>China Yuchai International Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYD#NYSE">CYD</a>) gained 15.8% to $10.73.</li>
<li>SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAES#NASDAQ">LAES</a>) jumped 13.8% to $5.58. The sector has recently seen increased interest.</li>
<li>Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUT#NASDAQ">HUT</a>) gained 10.6% to $23.95. Shares of crypto-related stocks traded higher amid a rise in the price of Bitcoin.</li>
<li>Anavex Life Sciences Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVXL#NASDAQ">AVXL</a>) rose 7.8% to $12.06. Anavex Life Sciences, on Monday, announced better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>TeraWulf Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WULF#NASDAQ">WULF</a>) gained 7.5% to $6.24. Shares of crypto-related stocks traded higher amid a rise in the price of Bitcoin.</li>
<li>MicroStrategy Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) rose 6.5% to $353.34. Shares of crypto-related stocks traded higher amid a rise in the price of Bitcoin.</li>
<li>Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTDR#NASDAQ">BTDR</a>) jumped 6% to $21.75. Shares of crypto-related stocks traded higher amid a rise in the price of Bitcoin.</li>
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Sharp deviations have been witnessed in the exchange-traded funds tracking Michael Saylor&#8216;s MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), likely stemming from the exposure to its volatile swaps and options.
What Happened: The T-Rex 2X Long MSTR Daily Target ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTU#BATS">MSTU</a>) launched on Sept. 18, 2024, and Defiance Daily Target 2x Long MSTR ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTX#NASDAQ">MSTX</a>) launched on Aug. 14, 2024, are the two U.S.-listed leveraged ETFs which aim to provide twice the daily returns of MicroStrategy.
However, these ETFs have shown significant tracking errors to their underlying asset, MicroStrategy, highlighting potential risks for investors.
<ul>
<li>MSTU: On No. 21, MSTU declined 25.3%, 7% less than expected given MicroStrategy&#8217;s 16% drop. However, on Nov. 25, MSTU fell 11.3%, exceeding the expected 8.7% decline based on MicroStrategy&#8217;s 4.4% fall.</li>
<li>MSTX: This fund also displayed tracking error, most notably on Nov. 25, when it plummeted 13.4%, 4.7% more than anticipated.</li>
</ul>
This underscores a potential for significant deviations in leveraged ETFs like MSTU and MSTX from their intended two times daily performance, presenting heightened risks for investors.
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Why It Matters: MicroStrategy is the only publicly listed company holding the highest Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) reserves, representing 2.1% of the total 21 million supply, at a cost of $27.1 billion. The company has also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/11/42186167/michael-saylors-microstrategy-convertible-notes-to-buy-bitcoin-offer-no-interest-so-why-are-investors-rushing-to-buy-them">raised </a>$20 billion of debt in 2024 to buy more.
According to a <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/f4821570-f6d3-468c-8553-570ccfead14a">report</a> by Financial Times, Dave Mazza, the chief executive of Roundhill Investments says that the ETF tracking error is not an ETF or leveraged ETF problem, it is a MicroStrategy ETF problem. He said that these ETFs indirectly own (through saps and options) over 10% of MicroStrategy&#8217;s market cap, an unprecedented level for leveraged ETFs and a significant holding even among traditional ETFs.
"Simply put, MicroStrategy is too small a company to accommodate the AUM and trading volume in these products. At this point, these ETFs have already reached the breaking point,&#8221; Mazza told FT.
According to Elisabeth Kashner, director of global fund analytics at FactSet, one solution to the tracking error is that these ETFs can stop the new unit creation and behave like a closed-end fund when swap lines are exhausted, however, this is discouraged by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC.)
Kashner told FT that T-Rex and Defiance, the firms that operate these ETFs face a suboptimal choice. &#8220;They can limit their growth or they can live with the limited accuracy and so far they have chosen to prioritise growth over accuracy," Kashner added.
Price Action: Shares of MicroStrategy were down over 1% in premarket trading on Tuesday. The stock has returned 385% on a year-to-date basis, compared to the Nasdaq Composite&#8217;s return of 33.85% in the same period, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
About 12 analysts tracked by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSTR/analyst-ratings">Benzinga</a> have a consensus &#8216;buy&#8217; rating on the stock with a price target of $449.5 per share.
The three most recent analyst ratings between Bernstein, TD Cowen, and Barclays imply a 62% upside for MSTR.
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MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) announced a special shareholder meeting Monday to vote on proposals to support its ambitious $42 billion Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) purchase plan.
What happened: In a 14A <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1050446/000114036124050281/ny20039908x1_pre14a.htm#tPROP1">filing </a>shared with the SEC, executive chairman Michael Saylor proposed increasing the company's authorized Class A shares from 330 million currently to 10.33 billion to facilitate future capital raising.
Additionally, he recommended increasing the number of authorized shares of preferred stock from 5 million to 1.005 billion.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-buy-preferred-stock#:~:text=Preferred%20stocks%20usually%20offer%20fixed%20dividends%20and%20rank%20higher%20than,health%20of%20the%20issuing%20company.">Preferred stocks</a> usually offer fixed dividends and rank higher than common stocks during asset liquidation.
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Saylor said that the two proposals would "support further implementation" of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41646462/michael-saylor-says-bitcoin-remedy-to-fix-unhealthy-balance-sheets-as-microstrategy-unveil">21/21 plan</a> — a capital-raising initiative that aims to raise $21 billion through equity financing and $21 billion through fixed-income securities to purchase Bitcoin.
The MicroStrategy founder added that if implemented, the proposals would give the company "flexibility" to raise capital in a manner that is most advantageous under the prevailing market conditions.
Why It Matters: MicroStrategy has been on a Bitcoin buying spree, with the company's stockpile <a href="https://bitcointreasuries.net/">growing </a>to 444,262 BTC, worth over $27 billion, after a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42652101/microstrategy-adds-5262-bitcoin-to-bring-holdings-to-over-444000-btc">fresh purchase</a> of 5,262 BTC on Monday.
The playbook has become one of the hottest topics in capital markets in 2024, drawing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42638902/scaramucci-defends-microstrategys-bitcoin-strategy-predicts-long-term-crypto-growth">praise </a>and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42156261/are-microstrategys-shares-worth-only-105-investment-adviser-gary-black-weighs-in">criticism </a>in equal proportions.
Meanwhile, MicroStrategy investors have been laughing all the way to the bank, with the stock up about 380% year-to-date, outperforming the &#8220;Mag 7&#8221; businesses.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $94,216.84, down 1.16% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA..">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
Shares of MicroStrategy plummeted 8.78% to $332.23 during Monday&#8217;s regular session but were up 1.35% in pre-market trading.
The stock has a consensus price target of $449.5 based on the ratings of 12 analysts, with an average price target of $546.67 between Bernstein, TD Cowen, and Barclays.
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On Sunday, Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), denied rumors that he has planned a $600 million wedding to marry his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez. Bezos and several other celebrities reacted to the since-debunked<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/24/12/42639012/inside-jeff-bezos-600m-wedding-to-lauren-sanchez-luxe-decor-stars-and-romance"> report on social media.</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
What To Know: The Bezos wedding rumor originated on Saturday with <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14217859/Jeff-Bezos-Lauren-Sanchez-wedding-plan-Aspen-date-is.html">a report</a> from the Daily Mail alleging the couple would marry in a $600 million dollar ceremony at Kevin Costner&#8217;s Dunbar Ranch in Aspen.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Other media outlets picked up the story and billionaire investor Bill Ackman questioned the validity of the report in a response to a story from the NY Post.&nbsp;
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&mdash; Bill Ackman (@BillAckman) <a href="https://twitter.com/BillAckman/status/1870814198898258422?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Bezos then responded to Ackman's post with a full denial of the rumored wedding.&nbsp;
&#8216;This whole thing is completely false &#8211; none of this is happening,&#8217; he posted on X. &#8216;The old adage &#8220;don&#8217;t believe everything you read&#8221; is even more true today than it ever has been.&#8217;
&#8216;Now lies can get ALL the way around the world before the truth can get its pants on. So be careful out there folks and don&#8217;t be gullible,&#8217; Bezos said.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Furthermore, this whole thing is completely false — none of this is happening. The old adage "don't believe everything you read" is even more true today than it ever has been. Now lies can get ALL the way around the world before the truth can get its pants on. So be careful out… <a href="https://t.co/wz2SWp6wBZ">https://t.co/wz2SWp6wBZ</a>
&mdash; Jeff Bezos (@JeffBezos) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffBezos/status/1870833626079752672?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Elon Musk, currently the richest man in the world, also responded to the social media thread with well-wishes for his rival. Musk said that &#8220;even if one is not present,&#8221; he hopes Bezos holds &#8220;an epic wedding&#8221; in the future. 
Bezos is currently the second-richest man in the world, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/">according </a>to Bloomberg, and the men have battled for first place in the past. 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">That said, I hope you do hold an epic wedding. It's nice to know that epic events are happening somewhere in the world, even if one is not present. A world where there are amazing events somewhere is better than a world where they are happening nowhere.
&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1870884997848281263?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Michael Saylor, chairman of MicroStrategy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) and outspoken Bitcoin advocate, also responded to Bezos' denial of the $600 million wedding rumors.&nbsp;
"$600M would buy a lot of Bitcoin," Saylor posted.&nbsp;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">$600M would buy a lot of Bitcoin.
&mdash; Michael Saylor&#x26a1;&#xFE0F; (@saylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/saylor/status/1870855350372749702?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2024</a></blockquote>
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What Else: Though Bezos denied rumors of an upcoming Aspen nuptial, he did not give any details about when or where a wedding may take place for the couple. Bezos, 60, and Sanchez, 55, have been engaged since May 2023 and have remained relatively tight-lipped regarding their wedding plans.&nbsp;
&#8220;We're still thinking about the wedding,&#8221; Sanchez told<a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/lauren-sanchez-december-2023-interview-profile"> Vogue</a> in November 2023.
&#8220;What it's going to be. Is it going to be big? Is it going to be overseas? We don't know yet. We've only been engaged five months!&#8221; she said. 
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AMZN

Jeff Bezos Says $600 Million Wedding Rumor Is 'Completely False': Elon Musk, Michael Saylor, Bill Ackman Respond

Shares of MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) fell more than 8.5% Monday, marking a rough debut to its nascent tenure <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42656254/tech-stocks-eye-christmas-gains-microstrategy-tumbles-as-bitcoin-dips-to-93000-whats-driving-markets-monday">among the Nasdaq 100. </a>
The software company and top corporate Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) holder has struggled lately, logging its fifth losing session in the past six sessions and plunging over 37% since its all-time high last month.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Why Is MicroStrategy Falling?</h3>
On Monday, MicroStrategy announced it sold $561 million in common stock to purchase an additional 5,262 Bitcoins at an average price of $106,662 per coin. This brings the company's total Bitcoin holdings to a staggering 444,262 BTC.
Yet, both the size and the timing of this purchase raised eyebrows among traders and analysts. 
The latest Bitcoin purchase was Michael Saylor&#8216;s smallest to date. It&#8217;s a sharp contrast to the bold, big-ticket acquisitions that have defined his crypto strategy thus far.
The average price paid for the new Bitcoin stash is roughly 12% above current levels. Even more telling, the price exceeds the Dec. 17 record close of $106,151 per Bitcoin—an unusual move for a company known for strategically buying dips.
Critics didn't hold back. Peter Schiff, a well-known Bitcoin skeptic, took a jab at Saylor on X, saying:
"It seems like you are running out of firepower to keep propping up Bitcoin. Plus, not only is this your smallest buy, but the first time your average purchase price has been above the market price on the Monday you disclosed the buy."
Meanwhile, the market's reaction reflected growing unease.
 "$MSTR continues to look quite heavy," wrote the account Markets &amp; Mayhem on X. "The ‘infinite money glitch' isn't really a glitch at all. It's just trying to replace a failing core SaaS business with something that attracts today's high-beta-loving speculators."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">A Risky Game Of Leverage</h3>
MicroStrategy's deep ties to Bitcoin have been both its crown jewel and its Achilles' heel. With over $41 billion worth of Bitcoin on its balance sheet as of December 2024, the company is inextricably linked to the volatile movements of the cryptocurrency market.
Yet, its latest purchase suggests cracks in its strategy. Not only was this one of the smallest Bitcoin buys in recent years, but it also indicates that MicroStrategy may be overextending itself as Bitcoin prices falter.
Adding to investor concerns is MicroStrategy&#8217;s pivot away from its original software business. The company has leaned heavily into Bitcoin speculation, prompting questions about its ability to generate sustainable cash flow from its core operations.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">What&#8217;s Next For MSTR?</h3>
While MicroStrategy remains a favorite among Bitcoin bulls, the stock&#8217;s recent performance signals caution. The company has shed nearly 40% of its value in just over a month, despite Bitcoin trading near $100,000.
The broader Nasdaq 100 debut was supposed to be a moment of validation for MicroStrategy, but instead, it highlighted the risks of its hyper-concentrated bet on cryptocurrency.
As 2024 nears its end, all eyes will be on Bitcoin&#8217;s price trajectory. If the cryptocurrency can&#8217;t regain upward momentum, MicroStrategy&#8217;s high-stakes game could face mounting pressure.
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MicroStrategy Sinks After Nasdaq 100 Inclusion: Bitcoin Bet Under Fire?

APLD

BTCM

Shares of crypto-related stocks are trading lower possibly amid a drop in Bitcoin.

Tech stocks began Christmas week with positive momentum, as the Nasdaq 100 rose 0.4% on Monday, building on a 0.7% gain from Friday. The index has now recovered nearly half of the losses sustained following the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/federal-reserve">Federal Reserve's recent policy meeting.</a>
Semiconductors stood out as the top-performing sector:
<ul>
<li>iShares Semiconductor ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOXX#NYSE">SOXX</a>) jumping 2.3%.</li>
<li>Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), up 4.7%</li>
<li>Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), which surged 4.9%.</li>
</ul>
Meanwhile, other major indices showed minimal movement in what appeared to be a session marked by low trading volumes.
Consumer staples emerged as the weakest sector, with notable declines in major retailers. Dollar General Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DG#NYSE">DG</a>) dropped 3.3%, while Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) shed 2.8%. 
In economic news, U.S. consumer confidence fell sharply in December, with the index dropping 8.1 points to 104.7 amid worsening expectations in future economic conditions.
The U.S. dollar index edged higher, mirroring a further surge in Treasury yields. The yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose 4 basis points to 4.57%, approaching its highest closing level since late May.
In commodities, gold slipped 0.4%, set to break a two-session winning streak, while oil prices declined 1%.
In the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) fell 1.7% to around $93,000, eyeing its fifth loss in the past six sessions.
Shares of MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) tumbled over 4% in their first trading session after the company's inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 index.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,373.71</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,932.42</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,232.71</td>
<td>-0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>42,620.75</td>
<td>-0.5%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:30 p.m. ET </figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent122324&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) edged 0.1% higher to $592.12.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;eased 0.4% to $427.22.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 0.4% to $520.67.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) eased 0.4% to $221.06.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up by 0.5%; the&nbsp;Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) lagged, down 2%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVO#NYSE">NVO</a>) rose 3% following a 17.8% drop on Friday. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced on Monday that it has approved Hikma Pharmaceuticals&#8217; generic version of Novo Nordisk&#8217;s Victoza for treating type 2 diabetes.</li>
<li>New Fortress Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFE#NASDAQ">NFE</a>) rallied 18%, after Stifel raised the stock price target from $16 to $18. </li>
<li>Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) fell over 4% following a 6.4% post-earning rally Friday. </li>
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Tech Stocks Eye Christmas Gains, Microstrategy Tumbles As Bitcoin Dips To $93,000: What's Driving Markets Monday?

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$35.7K</td>
<td>128.2K</td>
<td>138.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$36.4K</td>
<td>20.6K</td>
<td>51.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
<td>$33.7K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>10.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$47.6K</td>
<td>2.3K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$59.6K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$207.50</td>
<td>$78.4K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$48.1K</td>
<td>12.5K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QCOM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$123.0K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RGTI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$11.50</td>
<td>$31.4K</td>
<td>498</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PCOR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$44.1K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 25 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 60 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.7K, with a price of $595.0 per contract. There were 128293 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 138609 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 175 contract(s) at a $125.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.4K, with a price of $208.0 per contract. There were 20604 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 51282 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on December 27, 2024. Parties traded 512 contract(s) at a $76.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 42 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.7K, with a price of $66.0 per contract. There were 3747 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10392 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 280 contract(s) at a $225.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.6K, with a price of $170.0 per contract. There were 2349 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6435 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 11 day(s) on January 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 345 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $59.6K, with a price of $173.0 per contract. There were 2567 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6231 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 253 contract(s) at a $207.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 31 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $78.4K, with a price of $310.0 per contract. There were 2724 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5900 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 25 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 6 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.1K, with a price of $8030.0 per contract. There were 12539 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3920 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For QCOM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 25 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $160.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $123.0K, with a price of $410.0 per contract. There were 6278 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2616 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RGTI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on December 27, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $11.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.4K, with a price of $157.0 per contract. There were 498 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1971 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding PCOR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCOR#NYSE">PCOR</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 60 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 94 contract(s) at a $75.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.1K, with a price of $470.0 per contract. There were 4 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1700 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

PCOR

QCOM

MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) has further increased its holdings by purchasing 5,262 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) at an average price of $106,662, totaling approximately $561 million.
What Happened: This <a href="https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/bltb564490bc5201f31/blt0ec5bb8a309ff033/67695cb1b1ed3c2aa7dc573e/form-8-k_12-23-2024.pdf">acquisition</a> brings MicroStrategy's total Bitcoin holdings to 444,262 BTC, with an average cost of $62,257 and a total cost of approximately $27.7 billion as of Dec. 22, 2024.
This latest purchase by MicroStrategy comes at a time of market speculation about a potential pause in their <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42617815/are-microstrategys-bitcoin-purchases-on-hold-in-january">Bitcoin-buying strategy next month</a>.
This speculation centers around the idea that the company might temporarily halt its practice of issuing convertible debt or selling shares through &#8220;at-the-market&#8221; programs to fund these acquisitions. 
It is believed that these activities might be put on hold as the company prepares for the release of its earnings report in early February 2025. 
A venture capitalist initially raised concerns about a potential restriction on the company issuing new convertible debt in January, which has spurred a great amount of discussion among investors.
While MicroStrategy has not confirmed or denied these rumors, it is generally understood that companies often implement self-imposed blackout periods to ensure compliance with trading regulations. 
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These periods usually occur near the end of a fiscal quarter and before the public release of earnings, thus limiting access to non-public information for insider trading purposes. 
The SEC does not require these blackout periods, but companies implement them to maintain trust and integrity with the shareholders. 
These financial blackout periods may apply to either ATM share sales, convertible debt offerings, or both and that information is not currently clear. 
These potential restrictions on Bitcoin purchases have put a spotlight on MicroStrategy's funding strategies.
Some analysts believe the timing of the rumored blackout aligns with MicroStrategy&#8217;s upcoming earnings report between Feb. 3-5, 2025, and could be a result of common precautions that businesses adopt before publicly releasing financial information. 
Furthermore, the company&#8217;s inclusion in the NASDAQ 100 index on Dec. 23 could also play a part, as this often leads companies to reassess their practices around governance and public disclosures. 
Any decision about a blackout period is ultimately decided by MicroStrategy&#8217;s board of directors, reflecting the importance of regulatory adherence.
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U.S. stock futures advanced on Monday following a tumultuous week which included the Federal Reserve&#8217;s hawkish rate cut on Wednesday and a &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/24/12/42627563/wall-street-rallies-as-soft-inflation-data-fuels-dip-buying-bonds-rebound-travel-stocks-soar-whats-driving-markets-friday">Triple Witching</a>&#8221; hour session on Friday. Two out of the four major index futures were trading higher in premarket trade.
The 10-year and two-year Treasury yields stood at 4.53% and 4.32%, respectively. The probability of having no change in the interest rates for the upcoming Jan. 31, 2025 decision was at 91.4%, according <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">to</a> CME Group&#8217;s FedWatch Tool.
Trading schedules will be adjusted for the Christmas holiday week. All markets will be closed on Wednesday. Trading hours will be shortened on Christmas Eve.
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>0.23%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.07%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>-0.06%</td>
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<td>-0.15%</td>
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In premarket trading on Monday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was up 0.09% to $591.73 and the Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 0.23% to $519.04, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From The Last Session
Risk appetite returned to Wall Street on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/travel/24/12/42627563/wall-street-rallies-as-soft-inflation-data-fuels-dip-buying-bonds-rebound-travel-stocks-soar-whats-driving-markets-friday">Friday</a>, giving investors some relief. November&#8217;s inflation data came in softer than expected, offering a glimmer of hope that the Federal Reserve may ease its aggressive monetary tightening.
The Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) price index, the Fed&#8217;s preferred inflation gauge, rose 2.4% year-over-year, below the anticipated 2.5%. Core PCE, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, also undershot expectations, climbing 2.8% instead of the projected 2.9%.
This unexpected cooling of inflation sparked a jubilant rally across all major indices. The S&amp;P 500 surged 1.09%, with every sector contributing to the gains. Investors cheered the reprieve from persistent inflationary pressures.
The real estate sector led the charge, experiencing a sharp rebound after being particularly hard-hit by the Fed&#8217;s recent hawkish stance. Small-cap stocks, represented by the Russell 2000, also posted strong gains of 0.94%, buoyed by a significant recovery in regional banks. 
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Insights From Analysts
The number of advancers surpassed the decliners among the S&amp;P 500 index constituents on Friday after a 14-day streak of negative market breadth. Ryan Detrick, the global market strategist at Carson Research highlighted how the markets have performed after previous long streaks ended.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Record 14 days in a row of more declining stocks than advancing stocks for the S&amp;P 500 ended on Friday. Here&#39;s what happened after previous long streaks ended. &#x1f4aa; <a href="https://t.co/WV6PU7juQF">pic.twitter.com/WV6PU7juQF</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1871010953510142270?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
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According to the data shared by him, over the past four decades, there have been only five other instances where the S&amp;P 500 experienced a period of ten or more consecutive days of negative breadth. Additionally, the index was higher by an average of 17.9% a year later after all five times.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Going back 40 years, there have been five other times the S&amp;P 500 had more decliners than advancers for 10 consecutive days or more. A year later? Higher all five times and up 17.9% on avg. <a href="https://t.co/eYCUpiz4PU">pic.twitter.com/eYCUpiz4PU</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1871016225993601258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Along with this, the market breadth turned positive with 89% of the stocks rising on Friday as compared to only 4% on Wednesday. This divergence also led the index to be higher a year later by at least 92.3% of the time since 1985.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Less than 4% advancers on the S&amp;P 500 on Wednesday, but 89% on Friday. Previous times saw a flush and then major buying two days later? Negative 1 and 3 mos later on avg, but higher a year later 12 out of 13 times (92.3%). <a href="https://t.co/yqfV0tBFUV">pic.twitter.com/yqfV0tBFUV</a>
&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1871023980074963222?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
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According to Gary Alexander at Navellier &amp; Associates, &#8220;The S&amp;P 500 delivers an average of zero gains in the first half of December (and 0.3% through December 15 this year) but averages 1.35% in the second half, the best half-month of the 24 half-months each year.&#8221;
&#8220;Core PCE (Personal Consumption Expenditure, excluding food and energy), the key inflation metric for the Fed, came in at 0.1% for November, below forecast and the lowest since June. This caught the market off guard, in a good way, as the rhetoric from Jerome Powell regarding sticky inflation had led the market to expect a surprise in the other direction,&#8221; said Louis Navellier of Navellier &amp; Associates.
&#8220;The traditional Santa Rally is the last 5 trading days of the year and the first 2 of the New Year. It may still be in the cards,&#8221; he added.
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Upcoming Economic Data
A few important data points are slated to be released in this truncated week that will help investors determine the future course of action.
<ul>
<li>On Monday, consumer confidence for December will be released at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>On Tuesday, November&#8217;s data for durable goods orders and durable goods minus transportation will be released at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>New home sales for November will be released at 10:00 a.m. ET.</li>
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<li>On Wednesday, there will be a day&#8217;s break for Christmas.</li>
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<li>On Thursday, initial jobless claims data till Dec. 21 will announced at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
</ul>
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<li>On Friday, November&#8217;s data for the advanced U.S. trade balance in goods, advanced retail inventories, and advanced wholesale inventories will be announced at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) was up 3.02% in premarket after it bagged a key win in its legal battle against semiconductor design company Arm Holdings Plc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>), which was down 3.52%.</li>
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<li>Anavex Life Sciences Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVXL#NASDAQ">AVXL</a>) was up 0.23% as analysts expect it to post a quarterly loss at 16 cents per share before the opening bell.</li>
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<li>Brenmiller Energy Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNRG#NASDAQ">BNRG</a>) was up 32.75% after the company on Friday said that it was awarded ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification.</li>
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<li>Sealsq Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAES#NASDAQ">LAES</a>) was up 31.27% after it announced the offering of 13,157,896 common stock at $1.90 per share.</li>
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<li>MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) fell 1.69%, and Palantir Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) was up 1.42% in premarket trade.</li>
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<li>Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRNA#NASDAQ">MRNA</a>) rose by 0.74% and Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) was up by 1.20% in premarket.</li>
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Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were lower in the early New York session by 0.32% to hover around $69.24 per barrel.
The gold spot index was down by 0.41% to $2,634.16 per ounce. The Dollar Index was up 0.42% to 108.073 level.
Asian markets advanced on Friday, as Hong Kong&#8217;s Hang Seng, South Korea&#8217;s Kospi, Japan&#8217;s Nikkei 225, India&#8217;s S&amp;P BSE Sensex, China&#8217;s CSI 300 and Australia&#8217;s ASX 200 index rose. European markets were mixed.
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Anthony Scaramucci, founder of SkyBridge Capital, has dismissed concerns surrounding Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy Inc., suggesting fears of a potential collapse due to Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) volatility are exaggerated. 
What Happened: In an interview on Friday, Scaramucci pointed to Saylor's long-term debt strategy as evidence of MicroStrategy's resilience.
"People think if Bitcoin crashes, he is going to implode," Bloomberg quoted Scaramucci <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-12-20/scaramucci-says-concern-over-microstrategy-s-debt-is-overblown?sref=TBDibEcD">saying</a> during the interview. "But if you really study his balance sheet, he has long, long-term debt, and he has rolling long-term debt. You'd have to have a systemic collapse in Bitcoin lasting six or seven years to flash him out." 
MicroStrategy's bold bet on Bitcoin has driven a more than 400% surge in its stock this year, while the company financed purchases with billions in convertible debt.
The company currently has $7.2 billion in outstanding convertible debt, including $6 billion raised in 2024 alone. While some worry Bitcoin's price drops could force MicroStrategy to offload its holdings, further depressing prices, Scaramucci argued this narrative is overblown, reports the outlet. 
Also Read: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42378636/scaramucci-bitcoin-is-a-volatile-asset-but-ready-for-prime-time-institutional-investing">Scaramucci: Bitcoin Is a Volatile Asset, But &#8216;Ready for Prime Time Institutional Investing&#8217;</a>
"The narrative of him being forced to sell hundreds of thousands of tokens into the market, I think it's a forced narrative," he said, comparing MicroStrategy's structure to that of Lehman Brothers' during the 2008 financial crisis.
MicroStrategy remains a top holding of the First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ETF, sub-advised by SkyBridge Capital. Scaramucci praised Saylor's innovative approach, saying, "He's created this positive flywheel by issuing debt and equity."
Why It Matters: Bitcoin has recently pulled back from an all-time high of $108,000, retreating amid profit-taking and market volatility. Scaramucci anticipates potential corrections in the 30-40% range, which could bring Bitcoin's price to $60,000-$70,000. 
However, he remains optimistic about Bitcoin's long-term trajectory, citing favorable regulatory developments and U.S. exchange-traded funds investing directly in the cryptocurrency.
"Could it get to $18 trillion dollars in market cap?" Scaramucci speculated. "We believe that it could. Is it a direct line to $18 trillion? No."
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