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MicroStrategy Inc is a provider of enterprise analytics and mobility software. It offers MicroStrategy Analytics platform that delivers reports and dashboards and enables users to conduct ad hoc analysis and share insights through mobile devices or the Web; MicroStrategy Server, which provides analytical processing and job management. The company's reportable operating segment is engaged in the design, development, marketing, and sales of its software platform through licensing arrangements and cloud-based subscriptions and related services.

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MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) shareholders on Tuesday approved a proposal to increase the company&#8217;s authorized Class A shares by 30 times to support future Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) acquisitions.
What happened: About 56% of votes were cast in favor of increasing the shares from the current 330 million to 10.33 billion, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-21/microstrategy-share-increase-approved-to-fund-bitcoin-purchases">reported</a>, citing the meeting's recording.&nbsp;
Investors also approved the proposal to increase the number of authorized shares of preferred stock from 5 million to 1.005 billion, reflecting a 201x increase. <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.
Notably, the proposals were <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42665877/microstrategy-to-hold-special-shareholder-vote-to-support-the-42-billion-bitcoin-acquisition-strategy">put forward</a> by the firm&#8217;s co-founder and executive chairman, Michael Saylor, who controls 47% of the voting power.
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Why It Matters: These proposals were intended to support MicroStarategy's ambitious <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 operation that seeks to generate $21 billion in equity financing and $21 billion in fixed-income securities to fund Bitcoin purchases.
As of this writing, the firm has $5.42 billion remaining under its equity offerings plan.
MicroStrategy has front-run corporate Bitcoin adoption, with the company&#8217;s stockpile growing to 461,000 BTC, worth $48.67 billion, after a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43104549/microstrategy-buys-11000-bitcoin-total-holdings-reach-461000-btc">fresh purchase</a> of 11,000 BTC on Tuesday. The firm was sitting on unrealized Bitcoin gains of nearly 66%, <a href="https://bitcointreasuries.net/">according </a>to BitcoinTresuries.net.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $105,605.91, up 4.04% in the last 24 hours, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
Shares of MicroStrategy closed 1.87% lower at $389.10 during Tuesday's regular trading session.
The stock has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MSTR/analyst-ratings">consensus price target</a> of $449.5 based on 12 analyst ratings, with an average price target of $546.67 from Bernstein, TD Cowen, and Barclays.
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Michael Saylor's Proposal To Increase MicroStratagy's Share Count Approved By Shareholders — More Bitcoin Purchases On The Cards?

Wall Street had a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43068335/wall-street-rallies-as-inflation-fears-recede-banks-smash-earnings-bitcoin-reclaims-100000-this-week-in-the-markets">strong rally last week</a>, driven by a combination of easing core inflation, a Gaza ceasefire agreement and robust bank earnings. Major indices closed the week with impressive gains: the S&amp;P 500 was up 2.9%, the Dow Jones climbed 3.7% and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 2.4%.
Needless to say, several ETFs also cashed in on the upbeat market environment. Here are five ETFs that ended the week on Jan. 17 on a happy note.
Direxion Daily Real Estate Bull 3X Shares (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRN#NYSE">DRN</a>) Weekly gain: 15.25% Focus: Tracks U.S. REITs, offering a short-term view of the U.S. real estate sector. Expense Ratio: 1.01%
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTY#NYSE">MSTY</a>)</h1>
Weekly Gain: 13.28% Focus: Tracks MicroStrategy's share price while generating income. Expense Ratio: 0.99% 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry &amp; Digital Economy ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRPT#NYSE">CRPT</a>)</h1>
Weekly Gain: 13.20% Focus: Invests in crypto-related industries, with Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) as its top holding. Expense Ratio: 0.85% 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">ProShares Ultra Industrials (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UXI#NYSE">UXI</a>)</h1>
Weekly Gain: 11.3% Focus: Tracks the Dow Jones U.S. Industrials Index. General Electric Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>) and Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) are among its top holdings. Expense Ratio: 0.75% 
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">ProShares Ultra SmallCap600 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SAA#NYSE">SAA</a>)</h1>
Weekly Gain: 8.9% Focus: Mirrors the S&amp;P SmallCap 600 Index and includes stocks of companies like Abercrombie &amp; Fitch Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>) and Fabrinet (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FN#NYSE">FN</a>) in its portfolio. Expense Ratio: 0.75%
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">What Drove Markets</h1>
While December&#8217;s annual inflation ticked up slightly to 2.9%, the increase came within market expectations, which served as a hope for a potentially dovish stance from the Federal Reserve. Retail sales rose by 0.4% in December, below the expected 0.6%, further fanning speculation of slower rate hikes.
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In geopolitical news, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/01/43017362/israel-hamas-agree-to-ceasefire-deal-including-hostage-release-biden-confirms">ceasefire between Israel and Hamas</a> brought some relief to global markets, reducing risks of regional disruptions. Additionally, positive earnings from major banks underlined the resilience of financial institutions, adding to market optimism.
Furthermore, Bitcoin&#8217;s standout performance last week sent the cryptocurrency 9% northward, marking a solid recovery. Inevitably, this rally lifted securities linked to Bitcoin, including MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), which saw its shares jump 28%, and Coinbase Global, up 20%.
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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. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
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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>
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<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$33.5K</td>
<td>119.4K</td>
<td>105.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$29.9K</td>
<td>601</td>
<td>28.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$27.3K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
<td>13.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$430.00</td>
<td>$28.4K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>7.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RGTI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$31.0K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$32.6K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$69.7K</td>
<td>13.8K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$50.4K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CLSK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$31.7K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LAES</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$69.7K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>839</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<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 bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on January 24, 2025. This event was a transfer of 201 contract(s) at a $140.00 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 $33.5K, with a price of $167.0 per contract. There were 119491 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 105754 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on January 24, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $220.00 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 $29.9K, with a price of $299.0 per contract. There were 601 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 28845 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 bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on January 24, 2025. This event was a transfer of 19 contract(s) at a $400.00 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 $27.3K, with a price of $1440.0 per contract. There were 8598 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 13989 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on January 24, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $430.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.4K, with a price of $284.0 per contract. There were 3809 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7293 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 360 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $15.00 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 $31.0K, with a price of $620.0 per contract. There were 5779 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6449 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 put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on January 24, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $235.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.6K, with a price of $164.0 per contract. There were 1139 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1964 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 59 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 530 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 18 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.7K, with a price of $131.0 per contract. There were 13867 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1452 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 59 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 144 contract(s) at a $19.00 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 $50.4K, with a price of $350.0 per contract. There were 4183 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1168 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CLSK (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSK#NASDAQ">CLSK</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 59 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 529 contract(s) at a $19.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.7K, with a price of $60.0 per contract. There were 2156 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1086 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LAES (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAES#NASDAQ">LAES</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 59 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 410 contract(s) at a $4.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.7K, with a price of $170.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 839 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>. 
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<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42993521/michael-saylors-microstrategy-not-alone-in-bitcoin-acquisition-says-bitwise-chief-investment-officer-its-a-bona-fide-megatrend">Business analytics firm</a> MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) on Tuesday announced it has expanded its Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) holdings by purchasing an additional 11,000 BTC for approximately $1.1 billion, averaging $101,191 per coin.
This <a href="https://www.microstrategy.com/press/microstrategy-acquires-11000-btc-achieves-btc-yield-of-1-ytd-2025-now-holds-461000-btc_01-21-2025">acquisition</a> brings the company&#8217;s total Bitcoin assets to 461,000 BTC, acquired at an aggregate cost of $29.3 billion, with an average purchase price of $63,610 per Bitcoin.
The company&#8217;s consistent Bitcoin acquisitions have positioned it as one of the largest corporate holders of the cryptocurrency.
MicroStrategy has funded its Bitcoin purchases using a combination of at-the-market stock sales and convertible debt issuances, seeking to raise $42 billion in capital through these methods by 2027.
Its approach has influenced other publicly traded companies to consider Bitcoin investments.
Notably, Marathon Digital Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) holds approximately 26,842 BTC, and Coinbase Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>) possess around 9,000 BTC.
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Similar to Marathon, Hut 8 Mining Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUT#NASDAQ">HUT</a>) is another publicly traded Bitcoin miner that holds Bitcoin as part of their treasury management.&nbsp;
Electric vehicle manufacturer Tesla made a significant purchase of $1.5 billion in Bitcoin in early 2021. 
Block Inc., formerly Square, led by Jack Dorsey, holds around $235 million in Bitcoin on its balance sheet.
On Tuesday, MicroStrategy shareholders will vote on a proposal to increase authorized Class A common stock from 330 million to 10.3 billion shares and authorized preferred stock from 5 million to 1 billion shares.
With Michael Saylor holding approximately 47% of voting power, the proposed amendments are likely to be approved.
As of now, MicroStrategy has $5.42 billion remaining under its equity offerings plan. 
Expanding share sales would enable the company to further support its ongoing strategy of purchasing additional Bitcoin.
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MicroStrategy Buys 11,000 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 461,000 BTC

ATM Update
As previously disclosed, on October&nbsp;30, 2024, MicroStrategy Incorporated ("MicroStrategy" or the "Company") entered into a Sales Agreement (the "Sales Agreement") with TD Securities (USA) LLC, Barclays Capital Inc., The Benchmark Company, LLC, BTIG, LLC, Canaccord Genuity LLC, Cantor Fitzgerald&nbsp;&amp; Co., Maxim Group LLC, Mizuho Securities USA LLC, and SG Americas Securities, LLC, as agents (the "Sales Agents"), pursuant to which the Company may issue and sell shares of its class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share ("Shares"), having an aggregate offering price of up to $21&nbsp;billion from time to time through the Sales Agents.
On January&nbsp;21, 2025, the Company announced that, during the period between January&nbsp;13, 2025 and January&nbsp;20, 2025, the Company had sold an aggregate of&nbsp;3,012,072 Shares under the Sales Agreement for aggregate net proceeds to the Company (less sales commissions) of approximately $1.1&nbsp;billion. As of January&nbsp;20, 2025, approximately $5.42&nbsp;billion of Shares remained available for issuance and sale pursuant to the Sales Agreement.
Bitcoin Holdings Update
On January&nbsp;21, 2025, the Company announced that, during the period between January&nbsp;13, 2025 and January&nbsp;20, 2025, the Company acquired approximately 11,000 bitcoins for approximately $1.1&nbsp;billion in cash, at an average price of approximately $101,191 per bitcoin, inclusive of fees and expenses. The bitcoin purchases were made using proceeds from the issuance and sale of Shares under the Sales Agreement.
As of January&nbsp;20, 2025, the Company, together with its subsidiaries, held an aggregate of approximately 461,000 bitcoins, which were acquired at an aggregate purchase price of approximately&nbsp;$29.3&nbsp;billion and an average purchase price of approximately $63,610 per bitcoin, inclusive of fees and expenses.
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MicroStrategy Says Between January 13, 2025 And January 20, 2025 Sold 3,012,072 Shares Raising $1.1B; $5.42B Shares Still Available. Acquired 11,000 Bitcoins For $1.1B At $101,191 Each, Total Holdings Now 461,000 Bitcoins Valued At  ~$29.3B

Editor&#8217;s Note: This story has been updated to include premarket price movements.
MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) shares dropped 3.43% in Tuesday premarket, falling to $382.90 as cryptocurrency markets reacted to President Donald Trump&#8216;s inauguration speech that notably <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43086698/crypto-market-plunges-after-trumps-inaugural-speech-fails-to-mention-digital-assets">omitted any mention of digital assets</a>.
What Happened: The enterprise software company, which holds over $45 billion in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>), had seen its stock surge 8.04% to $396.50 on Friday amid optimism about Trump&#8217;s anticipated crypto-friendly policies. 
The company&#8217;s executive chairman Michael Saylor attended a &#8220;Crypto Ball&#8221; last Friday where he met with Trump&#8217;s incoming cabinet members, fueling speculation about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43078515/michael-saylor-meets-trumps-cabinet-at-crypto-ball-what-does-the-bitcoin-bulls-cryptic-post-indicate">favorable cryptocurrency regulations</a>.
However, Trump&#8217;s inaugural address focused instead on traditional assets, declaring the start of a &#8220;Golden Age of America&#8221; &#8211; a reference that prompted Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff to highlight the president&#8217;s apparent preference for gold over cryptocurrency. 
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43088034/bitcoin-ethereum-dogecoin-retrace-from-pre-inauguration-highs-as-trumps-address-disappoints-analyst-highlights-possibility-of-btc-consolidation-in-101k-106k-range">Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Retrace From Pre-Inauguration Highs As Trump Skips Crypto Mention: Analyst Highlights BTC Consolidation In $101K-$106K Range</a>
Why It Matters: The speech&#8217;s omission of digital assets triggered a broader <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43088563/bitcoin-vs-gold-peter-schiff-decodes-trumps-golden-age-reference-in-inaugural-speech">crypto market decline</a>, with Bitcoin falling from $106,000 to $101,775.
The selloff comes as Trump named Mark Uyeda as acting U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chair, replacing Gary Gensler. 
The firm has been purchasing Bitcoin for ten consecutive weeks, according to its public disclosures.
Read Next: 
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<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43088840/donald-and-melania-trump-memecoins-crash-after-presidential-inaugurationfirst-couples-crypto-wealth-plunges-36">Donald And Melania Trump Memecoins Crash, Erode Billions In Investors&#8217; Wealth</a></li>
</ul>
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MicroStrategy Drops Nearly 4% In Tuesday Premarket After Trump's Inauguration Speech Sidelines Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin Retreats Below $102K (UPDATED)

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>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$40.0K</td>
<td>19.8K</td>
<td>111.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$35.6K</td>
<td>13.2K</td>
<td>63.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$64.2K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
<td>40.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$227.50</td>
<td>$458.8K</td>
<td>8.0K</td>
<td>25.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$57.6K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
<td>13.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RGTI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$158.8K</td>
<td>10.2K</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$112.00</td>
<td>$39.2K</td>
<td>215</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$124.00</td>
<td>$25.1K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CRWD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$50.3K</td>
<td>398</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BTDR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$127.2K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td>568</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 put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 800 contract(s) at a $138.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.0K, with a price of $50.0 per contract. There were 19862 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 111568 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 sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 216 contract(s) at a $400.00 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 $35.6K, with a price of $165.0 per contract. There were 13284 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 63935 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on January 24, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1285 contract(s) at a $22.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 75 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $64.2K, with a price of $50.0 per contract. There were 8563 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 40894 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 put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on January 24, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2151 contract(s) at a $227.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 124 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $458.8K, with a price of $210.0 per contract. There were 8000 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 25449 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on January 24, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $72.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $57.6K, with a price of $192.0 per contract. There were 4879 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 13519 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RGTI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGTI#NASDAQ">RGTI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 32 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 298 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $158.8K, with a price of $532.0 per contract. There were 10205 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8544 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DELL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 11 day(s) on January 31, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $112.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.2K, with a price of $196.0 per contract. There were 215 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1613 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 4 day(s) on January 24, 2025. Parties traded 75 contract(s) at a $124.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.1K, with a price of $335.0 per contract. There were 1154 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1579 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CRWD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 4 day(s) on January 24, 2025. Parties traded 90 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.3K, with a price of $560.0 per contract. There were 398 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1158 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BTDR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTDR#NASDAQ">BTDR</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 60 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 187 contract(s) at a $15.00 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 $127.2K, with a price of $680.0 per contract. There were 2297 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 568 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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CRWD

DELL

INTC

MRVL

PLTR

10 Information Technology Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

MicroStrategy Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) co-founder and executive chairman Michael Saylor met the entire incoming cabinet&nbsp;of the incoming Donald Trump administration during the first-ever &#8220;Crypto Ball&#8221; on Friday.
What Happened: An X post shared by Robert Samuels, Vice President of Investor Relations at MARA Holdings, showed Saylor, clad in a black suit and orange tie, attending the event alongside other top cryptocurrency executives like Fred Thiel, MARA Holdings CEO.
The orange tie seemed to align with Saylor&#8217;s Bitcoin personality, which he frequently flaunts on social media. The post has been reshared by the MicroStrategy boss.
Some other pictures showed Vice President-elect&nbsp;J.D. Vance with incoming second lady Usha Vance.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true"><a href="https://twitter.com/MARAHoldings?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MARAHoldings</a> CEO, <a href="https://twitter.com/fgthiel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@fgthiel</a>, was honored to be seated with the incoming Secretary of Defense at the Vice President's reception and dinner. Our team in partnership with <a href="https://twitter.com/saylor?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@saylor</a> met with the entire incoming cabinet of the Trump Administration.  We are excited about the future of… <a href="https://t.co/GltAbSLVys">pic.twitter.com/GltAbSLVys</a>
&mdash; Robert Samuels (@RobSamuelsIR) <a href="https://twitter.com/RobSamuelsIR/status/1881022798052589740?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The pre-inaugural bash was attended by the elite of the cryptocurrency space, days ahead of the presidential inauguration of Trump, who championed the industry&#8217;s cause during his election campaign.
Trump, who did not attend the gala, was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43073027/trump-plans-crypto-friendly-executive-orders-in-early-days-of-presidency-report">expected to issue executive orders </a>to build a more favorable environment for the cryptocurrency industry.
See Also:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42735744/pharma-bro-martin-shkreli-predicts-doom-for-michael-saylors-microstrategy-as-stock-dips-below-300-in-after-hours-trading"> </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/01/42994641/italys-largest-bank-leaps-into-bitcoin-trading-with-1-million-test-investment-but-ceo-says-he-doesnt-invest-in-btc-personally">Italy&#8217;s Largest Bank Leaps Into Bitcoin Trading With $1 Million &#8216;Test&#8217; Investment But CEO Says He Doesn&#8217;t Invest In BTC Personally</a>
Why It Matters: MicroStrategy has been aggressively issuing convertible debt and other fixed-income securities to buy Bitcoin in recent months and appears prepared to employ all corporate maneuvers to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42665877/microstrategy-to-hold-special-shareholder-vote-to-support-the-42-billion-bitcoin-acquisition-strategy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">bolster its 21/21 plan</a>.
As of this writing, MicroStrategy was the biggest corporate holder with more than $45 billion in Bitcoin, followed by MARA with $4.57 billion of the leading digital asset, <a href="https://bitcointreasuries.net/">according </a>to BitcoinTreasuries.com.
The Michael Saylor-led firm has been buying Bitcoins for ten weeks in a row, and based on his most recent X post, MicroStrategy seems to be planning to buy more on Monday, coinciding with Trump&#8217;s inauguration. 
&#8220;Things will be different tomorrow,&#8221; Saylor wrote, including the firm&#8217;s Bitcoin portfolio tracker.
Interestingly, Saylor made <a href="https://x.com/saylor/status/1878427303874633866">similar posts</a> of the tracker just before the company&#8217;s Bitcoin purchases in the last two weeks.
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&mdash; Michael Saylor&#x26a1;&#xFE0F; (@saylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/saylor/status/1880981385823105405?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $101,632.05, down 3.18% in the last 24 hours, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
Shares of MicroStrategy rallied 8.04% to $396.50 during Friday&#8217;s regular session.
Read Next:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42993521/michael-saylors-microstrategy-not-alone-in-bitcoin-acquisition-says-bitwise-chief-investment-officer-its-a-bona-fide-megatrend">Michael Saylor&#8217;s MicroStrategy Not Alone In Bitcoin Acquisition, Says</a></li>
</ul>

Michael Saylor Meets Trump's Cabinet At Crypto Ball, What Does The Bitcoin Bull's Cryptic Post Indicate?

These eleven large-cap stocks were the best performers in the last week. Are they in your portfolio?
<ol>
<li>Intra-Cellular Therapies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITCI#NASDAQ">ITCI</a>) stock surged 33.02% after Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JNJ#NYSE">JNJ</a>) entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the company for $132 per share in cash, valuing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42959061" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">it at approximately $14.6 billion</a>. A couple of analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/itci/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">downgraded the stock</a>.</li>
<li>MicroStrategy Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) stock grew 20.92% on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43062726" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bitcoin's continued upward momentum</a>.</li>
<li>Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOOD#NASDAQ">HOOD</a>) stock upped 20.13% after announcing a $45 million <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42971991" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">settlement with the SEC</a>.</li>
<li>Carvana Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>) stock rose 19.39% after Hindenburg Research, which previously issued a short report on the stock, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43034961" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">announced it would close down</a>.</li>
<li>BeiGene, Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONC#NASDAQ">ONC</a>) shares gained 18.88% last week.</li>
<li>JD.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>) shares were up 17.82% on the acceleration of China's economic activity, beating expectations for the last quarter of 2024 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43062957" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">as stimulus measures kicked in</a>.</li>
<li>Builders FirstSource, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLDR#NYSE">BLDR</a>) stock upped 17.26%.</li>
<li>SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOFI#NASDAQ">SOFI</a>) shares escalated 16.61%. The company disclosed a personal loan securitization agreement <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43037459" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">with a global fixed-income manager on Thursday</a>.</li>
<li>Symbotic Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYM#NASDAQ">SYM</a>) shares increased 16.30% after the company announced an agreement to acquire Walmart Inc.'s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43026684" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Advanced Systems and Robotics business</a>. Northland Capital Markets maintained an Outperform rating while raising the price <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sym/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">forecast to $41 from $35</a>.</li>
<li>XPeng Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) stock gained 15.63% last week after China's central bank <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42974632" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reportedly indicated</a> it would take measures to support economic growth. China's GDP growth data also <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43062957" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fueled optimism</a>.</li>
<li>United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>) stock upped 14.91% after announcing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/42974291" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">it would acquire</a> H&amp;E Equipment Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HEES#NASDAQ">HEES</a>) for $4.8 billion. Additionally, Baird upgraded the stock <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/uri/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">from Underperform to Neutral</a>.</li>
</ol>
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XPEV

MicroStrategy, SoFi Technologies And Carvana Are Among Top Large-Cap Gainers Last Week (Jan 13-Jan 17): Are The Others In Your Portfolio?

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>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$30.6K</td>
<td>36.3K</td>
<td>91.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$43.8K</td>
<td>19.8K</td>
<td>52.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$33.7K</td>
<td>14.6K</td>
<td>15.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IONQ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/24/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$58.4K</td>
<td>620</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$450.00</td>
<td>$25.7K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
<td>596</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PANW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$43.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>339</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QCOM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$91.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>193</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$57.4K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
<td>155</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SNOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$208.6K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
<td>111</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADBE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$500.00</td>
<td>$98.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>90</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 312 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 13 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.6K, with a price of $98.0 per contract. There were 36326 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 91512 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 750 contract(s) at a $138.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.8K, with a price of $59.0 per contract. There were 19862 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 52275 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 sweep that happens to be bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 268 contract(s) at a $235.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 17 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.7K, with a price of $126.0 per contract. There were 14613 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 15797 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding IONQ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on January 24, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $40.00 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 $58.4K, with a price of $292.0 per contract. There were 620 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3760 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 trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 35 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 7 contract(s) at a $450.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.7K, with a price of $3684.0 per contract. There were 6472 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 596 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PANW (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 63 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 41 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $43.2K, with a price of $1055.0 per contract. There were 1004 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 339 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 put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 63 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $165.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $91.0K, with a price of $910.0 per contract. There were 1033 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 193 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 bearish, is expiring today. Parties traded 15 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 $57.4K, with a price of $3830.0 per contract. There were 4567 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 155 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SNOW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 364 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 87 contract(s) at a $200.00 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 $208.6K, with a price of $2395.0 per contract. There were 5028 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 111 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ADBE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADBE#NASDAQ">ADBE</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 364 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 11 contract(s) at a $500.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $98.1K, with a price of $8925.0 per contract. There were 1084 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 90 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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Shares of MicroStrategy Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>) and Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) are rising alongside <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43047039/trump-planning-to-declare-cryptocurrency-as-national-priority-increase-engagement-with-industry-report">Bitcoin's continued upward momentum.</a>
Strength in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC/USD) is possibly being driven by speculation surrounding President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming executive order aimed at declaring cryptocurrency a national priority. This order is expected to include measures that would re-assess federal policies on digital assets and possibly pause ongoing litigation. Additionally, there are talks of creating a national Bitcoin reserve, a move that aligns with Trump's past campaign promises to attract cryptocurrency enthusiasts.
The anticipation of a more crypto-friendly government policy could bode well for companies like MicroStrategy, which holds substantial Bitcoin reserves and miners like Marathon and Riot, who benefit directly from Bitcoin&#8217;s value increase.
Price Action: Microstrategy shares were up 6.21% at $389.82, Marathon Digital shares were up 7.38% at $19.63 and Riot Platforms shares were up 5.15% at $13.99 at the time of writing, according to Benzinga pro.
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Crypto Stocks Are On The Rise Today: What's Going On?

Editor&#8217;s note: the story has been corrected to accurately reflect that Wintermute is a market maker, not a hedge fund.
Crypto market maker Wintermute predicts a potential Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) ETF launch in 2025 alongside other potentially revolutionary developments like the establishment of a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43035888/donald-trump-reportedly-open-to-us-crypto-reserve-as-bitcoin-reserve-chatter-gathers-steam">strategic Bitcoin reserve in the United States</a>.
This forecast is part of a broader analysis that forecasts a series of pivotal changes in the digital asset market in 2025, including maturation of the options market and increased institutional participation.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Dogecoin ETF And Bitcoin Reserve Coming?</h2>
Wintermute highlights the possibility of "a core asset manager launch a meme coin ETF…our money's on DOGE," reflecting growing institutional acceptance of digital assets and increasingly diversified investment vehicles.
The firm also anticipates significant changes to the regulatory landscape, particularly within the United States.
Wintermute expects "a more business-friendly approach likely to prioritize legislative clarity with bills like the Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act (DCCPA), classifying cryptocurrencies as commodities" under the next U.S. administration.
The liquidity provider predicts the U.S. to &#8220;begin consultations to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve,&#8221; forcing China, Europe and the United Arab Emirates to follow.
This move, they believe, may reduce regulatory ambiguity and could lead to greater investment in the crypto sector.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Corporation Getting Into Crypto Could Spark MSTR 2.0</h2>
Increased corporate involvement in the market is also expected. 
"As markets mature, both publicly listed companies and SMEs are expected to increasingly incorporate digital assets into their balance sheets,&#8221; Wintermute stated, further noting corporations may include &#8220;cryptocurrency lending and borrowing markets, tokenized assets, and other novel financial mechanisms.&#8221; 
Based on that, the fund predicts a listed corporation to issue debt or shares to acquire Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>), dubbing it MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) 2.0.
The report&#8217;s broader predictions encompass other significant market trends.
According to Wintermute, "The introduction of options on Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, along with increased institutional participation in the underlying, is expected to have two key impacts,&#8221; one of which is a decline in volatility, as market participants increasingly use hedging techniques. 
The firm also expects normalization of skew as options on Bitcoin (CRPYTO: BTC) and Ethereum see similar use to those of traditional assets such as S&amp;P 500 options for risk management.
They see this shift driving further institutional adoption and financial market innovation.
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Other predictions from the report include:
<ul>
<li>Stablecoin Expansion:&nbsp;&#8220;Major tech companies and payment networks, such as Visa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), Mastercard (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NYSE">MSTR</a>), and PayPal (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PYPL#NYSE">PYPL</a>), are increasingly poised to integrate stablecoins into their ecosystems."</li>
<li>Corporate Acquisitions:&nbsp;&#8220;A large corporate event (dividend/acquisition/merger) will be completed and settled in stablecoins.&#8221;</li>
<li>Token Launches and Listings:&nbsp;"The next year is expected to bring a wave of high-profile token launches and significant exchange listings."</li>
<li>Prime Brokerage Integration:&nbsp;"By 2025, crypto could seamlessly integrate with cross-margining solutions, enabling institutions to optimize capital across asset classes."</li>
<li>Spot Cryptocurrency Trading:&nbsp;&#8220;A ‘systemically important' bank will offer spot Cryptocurrency trading to clients."</li>
<li>Structured Product Demand:&nbsp;&#8220;Digital asset dispersion trades become popularised and lead to structured product demand.&#8221;</li>
<li>Non-EVM Layer 1s:&nbsp;"Non-EVM L1/L2s will gain market share, but Ethereum will still be the leader."</li>
<li>DEX Market Share Gains:&nbsp;"DEXs will see strong gains in market share in 2025 if abstraction products get more widely adopted."</li>
</ul>
Wintermute emphasizes that these predictions represent key trends that are expected to shape the future of the cryptocurrency space in the coming year.
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<ul>
<li>INTC</li>
<li>TSLA</li>
<li>AAPL</li>
<li>DJT</li>
<li>MSTR</li>
<li>NVDA</li>
<li>META</li>
<li>QQQ</li>
<li>RIVN</li>
<li>AMD</li>
</ul>
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A new report from Bernstein reveals a significant shift in the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/43007480/whats-going-on-with-bitcoin-mining-stocks-mara-holdings-riot-platforms-and-cleanspark-2">mining landscape</a>, with just twelve companies now controlling a substantial 30% of the network&#8217;s total hash rate.
This represents a notable increase from 22% in January 2024, highlighting a growing concentration of power within the sector. 
What Happened: The report identifies these key players as being comprised of large-scale consolidators, hybrid AI-Bitcoin operations, and smaller mid-sized miners, all contributing to the sector's rapid evolution.
The most significant hash rate growth has been led by major players including Marathon Digital (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), Riot Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) and CleanSpark (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSK#NASDAQ">CLSK</a>).
Marathon Digital has reached 53 exahashes per second (EH/s) by December, representing 7% of the network&#8217;s total hash rate. 
CleanSpark experienced an impressive 400% year-over-year increase and now holds 5%, surpassing Riot Platforms. 
Riot, while expanding its hash rate capacity through various development projects, remains a dominant force through continued acquisitions.
Simultaneously, a number of miners, such as Iris Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NASDAQ">IREN</a>) and TeraWulf (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WULF#NASDAQ">WULF</a>), have begun to strategically diversify their operations, directing energy towards AI-focused data centers in addition to Bitcoin mining. 
Iris Energy, which achieved a 450% hash rate growth in 2024, is also expanding its GPU infrastructure for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/10/41211430/riot-platforms-explores-ai-opportunities-while-staying-focused-on-bitcoin-mining">AI-related workloads</a>.
This highlights an industry trend towards becoming versatile data center operators, blending cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence resources.
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Why It Matters: Bernstein's analysis further identifies key leaders in operational efficiency.
Iris Energy, Marathon Digital, and CleanSpark are noted for their strong energy utilization and operational uptime. 
Iris Energy notably achieved a 90% realization rate in December, maximizing Bitcoin output per megawatt through both strategic hardware upgrades and optimized operational procedures.
There exists a distinction in financial and Bitcoin holding strategies amongst the companies. 
Major consolidators, like Marathon and Riot, are holding <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/43035888/donald-trump-reportedly-open-to-us-crypto-reserve-as-bitcoin-reserve-chatter-gathers-steam">large reserves of Bitcoin</a>, mirroring a MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>)-<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/42993521/michael-saylors-microstrategy-not-alone-in-bitcoin-acquisition-says-bitwise-chief-investment-officer-its-a-bona-fide-megatrend">inspired approach</a>, whilst raising capital through instruments like convertible bonds.
For example, Marathon holds approximately 44,890 BTC, valued at $4.5 billion, constituting around 70% of its overall market capitalization. 
However, in contrast, many AI-focused miners have liquidated most of their Bitcoin production, due to internal operating policies and debt obligations.
Despite the sector&#8217;s considerable growth, with approximately 6.5 gigawatts of power currently in operation, mining companies are currently trading at a steep 90% discount compared to traditional data centers, according to Bernstein. 
The report suggests a significant potential for re-evaluation, especially for operators who are exploring strategic options like AI-driven applications and advanced power management strategies. 
This indicates an untapped potential for significant re-rating within the market.
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Shares of crypto stocks and Bitcoin miners are trading higher amid a rise in Bitcoin.

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>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$138.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>106.9K</td>
<td>75.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$28.4K</td>
<td>45.1K</td>
<td>57.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PLTR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$71.00</td>
<td>$32.6K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>5.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
<td>$34.1K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>5.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TSM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$26.4K</td>
<td>7.3K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTC</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$34.6K</td>
<td>21.9K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$330.00</td>
<td>$30.6K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DELL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$238.1K</td>
<td>942</td>
<td>586</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$81.4K</td>
<td>14.1K</td>
<td>477</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>IREN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$6.00</td>
<td>$110.7K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>419</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 sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 848 contract(s) at a $138.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 35 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.0K, with a price of $40.0 per contract. There were 106915 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 75205 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 put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 1 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 133 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.4K, with a price of $215.0 per contract. There were 45152 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 57542 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PLTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 1 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $71.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 32 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.6K, with a price of $131.0 per contract. There were 1788 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5810 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MARA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MARA#NASDAQ">MARA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 15 day(s) on January 31, 2025. Parties traded 473 contract(s) at a $17.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 25 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.1K, with a price of $72.0 per contract. There were 1900 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5045 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TSM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSM#NYSE">TSM</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $205.00 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 $26.4K, with a price of $1322.0 per contract. There were 7372 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4302 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding INTC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 64 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $20.00 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 $34.6K, with a price of $173.0 per contract. There were 21935 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1443 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 sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 1 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $330.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.6K, with a price of $3060.0 per contract. There were 3943 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1377 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DELL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DELL#NYSE">DELL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 64 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 266 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $238.1K, with a price of $895.0 per contract. There were 942 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 586 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 36 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 370 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $81.4K, with a price of $220.0 per contract. There were 14174 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 477 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For IREN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IREN#NASDAQ">IREN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 43 day(s) on February 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 196 contract(s) at a $6.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $110.7K, with a price of $565.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 419 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.

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. 
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>01/17/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$35.8K</td>
<td>84.7K</td>
<td>106.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$237.50</td>
<td>$42.3K</td>
<td>10.2K</td>
<td>26.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$425.00</td>
<td>$39.1K</td>
<td>10.1K</td>
<td>12.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$64.6K</td>
<td>12.7K</td>
<td>11.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$215.4K</td>
<td>286</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INTU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$640.00</td>
<td>$1.2 million</td>
<td>749</td>
<td>310</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MDB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>276</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASML</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$690.00</td>
<td>$394.9K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>266</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PATH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$26.5K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>116</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SNOW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$83.0K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>112</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<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 trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 199 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.8K, with a price of $180.0 per contract. There were 84798 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 106920 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 225 contract(s) at a $237.50 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 $42.3K, with a price of $188.0 per contract. There were 10238 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 26613 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 126 contract(s) at a $425.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.1K, with a price of $315.0 per contract. There were 10125 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 12793 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 sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 380 contract(s) at a $400.00 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 $64.6K, with a price of $170.0 per contract. There were 12705 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11323 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 sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 212 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 258 contract(s) at a $32.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $215.4K, with a price of $835.0 per contract. There were 286 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2177 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For INTU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 156 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $640.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $1.2 million, with a price of $4320.0 per contract. There were 749 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 310 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MDB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDB#NASDAQ">MDB</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 16 day(s) on January 31, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $240.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $90.0K, with a price of $600.0 per contract. There were 2089 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 276 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ASML (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASML#NASDAQ">ASML</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 121 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 43 contract(s) at a $690.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 7 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $394.9K, with a price of $9183.0 per contract. There were 1 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 266 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PATH (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PATH#NYSE">PATH</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 730 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $20.00 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 $26.5K, with a price of $265.0 per contract. There were 1280 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 116 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SNOW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 156 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $83.0K, with a price of $1660.0 per contract. There were 2017 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 112 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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Shares of crypto stocks and Bitcoin miners are trading higher after Bitcoin rose following softer-than-expected December core CPI.

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange&nbsp;BitMEX&nbsp;and Chief Investment Officer at&nbsp;Maelstrom&nbsp;Fund, stated that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) will thrive regardless of any government support or regulatory clarity under the incoming Donald Trump administration.
What Happened: In an interview with Benzinga, Hayes questioned the narrative that cryptocurrency-friendly regulations will serve as a bullish catalyst for the market
&#8220;Remember that we got to a total cryptocurrency market cap of over $3 trillion with no government support anywhere in the world. Why do we need it now?&#8221; Hayes argued.
As for Bitcoin, Hayes said that the leading cryptocurrency will flourish in spite of any regulations that would be enacted by Trump.
See Also:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42735744/pharma-bro-martin-shkreli-predicts-doom-for-michael-saylors-microstrategy-as-stock-dips-below-300-in-after-hours-trading"> </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42936962/shytoshi-kusama-outlines-treat-tokens-usefulness-ahead-of-launch-optimistic-whales-buy-up-shiba-inu">Shytoshi Kusama Outlines TREAT Token&#8217;s Usefulness Ahead Of Launch, Optimistic Whales Buy Up Shiba Inu</a>
Hayes expressed doubt on potential cryptocurrency-friendly policies under Trump, saying that most of them will only benefit his lobbyists and close advisors.
&#8220;I fear that the crypto regulation that Trump enacts will be a Frankenstein bill that is an inchoate mishmash of different policies desired by this or that close advisor or large campaign donor,&#8221; he said.
&#8220;It will be a gift to lobbyists and lawyers and will not ultimately bring that much clarity, as it will be impossible to comply with unless you have hundreds of millions of dollars to spend on lawyers.&#8221;
Hayes has been a long-time Bitcoin bull, projecting the apex cryptocurrency to hit $1 million in the long term. 
Why It Matters: Hayes&#8217; remarks come at a time when the incoming Trump administration is expected to significantly alter the landscape of cryptocurrency regulation. 
Recent reports suggested that Trump could issue <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42962279/trump-could-sign-crypto-related-executive-orders-on-day-1-report">executive orders on day one of his presidency</a>, possibly addressing de-banking and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42502213/new-crypto-accounting-standards-from-todaywill-it-boost-bitcoins-corporate-adoption" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fair value accounting</a>, which requires banks holding cryptocurrencies to count them as liabilities on their balance sheet.
Trump has rewarded supporters with high-level appointments in the incoming administration. He named venture capitalist David Sacks, who held a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42356067/venture-capitalist-david-sacks-appointed-as-white-house-ai-crypto-czar-by-trump">fundraising event for Trump&#8217;s campaign</a> at his home, as the &#8220;White House A.I. &amp; Crypto Czar.&#8221;
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $93,573.37, down 0.90% in the last 24 hours, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Trump's Crypto Legislation Will Be A 'Frankenstein' Bill Of Mishmash, Says Arthur Hayes — Bitcoin Doesn't Need Government Support To Flourish

Bitwise&nbsp;Chief Investment Officer&nbsp;Matt Hougan argued on Tuesday that associating the Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) Treasury reserve strategy solely with MicroStrategy Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) would be inaccurate, as companies buying the apex cryptocurrency is now a &#8220;bona fide megatrend.&#8221;
What Happened: In a research note, Hougan stated that while the Michael Saylor-led firm walked away with most media attention, as many as 70 publicly traded companies and many private firms had Bitcoin on their balance sheets.
&#8220;I've come away thinking that this is a&nbsp;much&nbsp;bigger trend than most people realize. In fact, I think it's a bona fide megatrend,&#8221; Hougan added.
The analyst underlined that apart from cryptocurrency-focused firms like Coinbase and MARA Holdings, many non-cryptocurrency companies like Elon Musk&#8217;s Tesla have stacked Bitcoin on their books.
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Companies other than MicroStrategy</td>
<td>Latest Bitcoin Acquisition</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MARA Holdings</td>
<td>$1.53 billion on Dec. 19, 2024</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>KULR Technology Group</td>
<td>$21 million&nbsp;on Jan. 6</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Riot Platforms</td>
<td>$510 million on Dec. 13, 2024</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
According to <a href="https://bitcointreasuries.net/">BitcoinTreasuries.com</a>, MicroStrategy was the largest corporate holder with over $43 billion in Bitcoin, followed by MARA with $4.36 billion worth of the leading digital asset. Tesla held about $944 million in Bitcoin as of this writing.
Additionally, big private companies like SpaceX also boasted significant Bitcoin holdings, valued at over $800 million.
&#8220;That's significant. It means that, even today, MicroStrategy is less than 50% of the corporate BTC market. I suspect it'll be a small fraction of it eventually,&#8221; Hougan said.
See Also:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42735744/pharma-bro-martin-shkreli-predicts-doom-for-michael-saylors-microstrategy-as-stock-dips-below-300-in-after-hours-trading"> </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42936962/shytoshi-kusama-outlines-treat-tokens-usefulness-ahead-of-launch-optimistic-whales-buy-up-shiba-inu">Shytoshi Kusama Outlines TREAT Token&#8217;s Usefulness Ahead Of Launch, Optimistic Whales Buy Up Shiba Inu</a>
The reputational risks linked with Bitcoin have considerably lessened in recent months, particularly after Donald Trump&#8217;s victory, with top Washington officials <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42962279/trump-could-sign-crypto-related-executive-orders-on-day-1-report">showing increased acceptance of cryptocurrency</a>, Hougan stated.
Moreover, the Financial Accounting Standards&nbsp;Board introduced a new rule in December, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42502213/new-crypto-accounting-standards-from-todaywill-it-boost-bitcoins-corporate-adoption">changing how Bitcoin&nbsp;is accounted for in GAAP&nbsp;reporting</a>.
Hougan said that these factors could eventually cause the number of firms buying Bitcoin to &#8220;explode&#8221; in the coming years.
Why It Matters: MicroStrategy has been aggressively issuing convertible debt and other fixed-income securities to buy Bitcoin in recent months and appears prepared to employ all corporate maneuvers at its disposal to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42665877/microstrategy-to-hold-special-shareholder-vote-to-support-the-42-billion-bitcoin-acquisition-strategy">bolster its 21/21 plan</a>.
However, the strategy was drawn a fair bit of criticism. 
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX, expressed concerns over MicroStrategy's debt-powered Bitcoin buying strategy. In an interview with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/25/01/42963353/michael-saylors-microstrategy-will-struggle-when-bitcoins-volatility-falls-says-arthur-hay">Benzinga</a>, Hayes predicted challenging times for the firm when the top cryptocurrency loses volatility.
Price Action: At the time of writing, Bitcoin was exchanging hands at $96,996.88, up 1.91% in the last 24 hours, according to&nbsp;<a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard?_gl=1&#x2A;380nj0&#x2A;_ga&#x2A;MTEyOTAyOTcxMy4xNzEzMzY0NTYy&#x2A;_ga_V7ZK73W7N0&#x2A;MTcxNDk4MzIzMi42LjEuMTcxNDk4OTE0Ni4wLjAuMA.." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">data from Benzinga Pro</a>.
Shares of MicroStrategy rose 4.19% to 342.17 during Tuesday's regular session and were up 0,56% in pre-market trading.
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Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Not Alone In Bitcoin Acquisition, Says Bitwise Chief Investment Officer: 'It's A Bona Fide Megatrend'

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