MSTR Options Interest Gains Attention After Michael Saylor Post

Why MSTR Options Interest Stands Out After Strategy’s Weak 2025?

Why would traders rush into options on a stock that just had one of its worst years? That question returned to the market after Michael Saylor highlighted MSTR options interest which is unusually high, just days after Strategy Inc.’s weak 2025 performance was widely discussed.

Strategy shares ended 2025 down nearly 48%, hitting fresh yearly lows. At the same time, BTC fell only about 6%, raising doubts about Strategy’s stock structure. It was at this moment that Saylor pointed to options data to show why traders still find Microstrategy attractive.

What Michael Saylor Highlighted In the Post?

In his post, Saylor shared data showing that MSTR Options Interest stands near $40–41 billion, making up roughly 86% of the company’s market value. This ratio is far higher than what is seen in most major technology stocks.

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A comparison chart showed companies like Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Alphabet with single-digit open interest ratios. In contrast, Michael Saylor's firm stood out clearly. The message was simple: despite the fall, traders continue to treat this stock as a leveraged Bitcoin play.

Why MSTR Stock Fell So Sharply in 2025?

The sharp drop was not driven by BTC price alone. One major reason was share dilution. The strategy just kept issuing new shares in order to raise funds for even more Bitcoin accumulation.

Fears of corporate risk. It was also alleged that some critics feared, in effect, holding the company rather than the BTC itself. Such a possibility led the microstrategy to be valued 20%–25% below its net asset value in relation to its holding of Bitcoin (MSTR nav).

Strategies’ Bitcoin Holdings Continue to Impress

In spite of Microstrategy’s poor stock performance, the balance sheet is largely secured by BTC. Currently, it possesses a total of 672,497 Bitcoins, valued approximately at $59 billion. It is observed that it is above its current market cap, which is approximately $46-47 billion.

The company also holds over $2 billion in cash and does not face major debt payments until 2028.

Why Traders Still Watch MSTR Options Closely?

The renewed focus on MSTR leveraged Bitcoin play suggests that many traders are not betting on slow recovery but on big price moves. It reflects expectations of volatility, not stability.

Saylor’s timing matters. His post came right after Strategy’s worst annual performance was questioned in the market. Instead of defending the stock price, he highlighted where trader interest still remains strong.

What Fred Krueger Is Saying About Bitcoin and Strategy Shares

Fred Krueger also shared a simple scenario showing why traders are watching MSTR closely. 

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With BTC trading near $88,500, his chart shows that if BTC doubles to around $177,000, the stock could rise more than cryptocurrency. 

In a base case, the stock moves toward $375, while a bullish case places it near $500. This outlook helps explain why MSTR open interest remains high, as traders are positioning for large Bitcoin-driven moves rather than small price changes.

Final Thoughts

The rise in attention around Strategy's Options Interest shows that, even after a tough year, Strategy remains a unique vehicle for Bitcoin exposure. While investors debate dilution and risk, traders continue to see it as a high-beta way to play Bitcoin’s next move.

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