MSTR Stock Target Cut to $213, ‘Outperform’ Rating Maintained After Strategy’s Latest Bitcoin Sale
Highlights
- Mizuho analysts have cut the MSTR stock target to $213 from $265.
- They have maintained the outperform rating for the stock.
- The new target is based on their Bitcoin price forecast for 2027.
Mizuho analysts have set a new price target for MSTR stock following Strategy’s major Bitcoin sale last week. The analysts still maintained their outperform rating for the stock, forecasting it would surge above the psychological $200 level.
Mizuho Cuts MSTR Stock Price Target To $213
The analysts cut the price target to $213 from $265 after adjusting their Bitcoin price forecast to $71,500 at the end of 2027. However, there is no change in their outlook on the crypto stock as they maintained their outperform rating.
This cut in the MSTR stock price target follows Strategy’s latest Bitcoin sale. As CoinGape reported, Strategy sold 3,588 BTC for $216 million to fund dividend payments for its digital credit securities.
The Bitcoin treasury firm now holds 843,775 BTC and $2.55 billion in its USD Reserves. It is worth noting that the MSTR stock bounced above the psychological $100 level yesterday after the announcement of the latest BTC sale. The stock climbed as Bitcoin rallied above $63,000.
The crypto stock is also up in premarket trading today, trading at around $101, according to TradingView data. However, MSTR is still down over 34% year-to-date (YTD) as BTC continues to struggle in these bear market conditions.
Why The Bitcoin Sale Could Be Bullish
Crypto researcher Ignas noted that Strategy’s Bitcoin sale could be bullish if it leads to the S&P 500 including the Bitcoin treasury firm in its index. Ignas added that S&P Global wanted proof that Strategy can raise cash during a ‘Bitcoin stress’ and that they now have it.
Bullish selling if:
– selling gets $MSTR into the S&P 500
S&P Global wanted proof they can raise cash during a ‘Bitcoin stress’.
Well, now they have it.
And if inclusion happens, every boomer and VWCE investor buys MSTR passively every month.
Strategy then can buy back all… https://t.co/UOMQ9eYaVO
— Ignas | DeFi (@DefiIgnas) July 6, 2026
The crypto researcher further cited this as bullish for MSTR stock, as index funds would have to buy the Strategy common stock if the company gains inclusion in the S&P 500. He predicts that Strategy could buy back all the NTC it has sold once this happens.
Crypto commentator Zayn also echoed a similar sentiment, describing Strategy’s Bitcoin sale as bullish towards its potential inclusion in the S&P 500. He noted that Michael Saylor and his company have responded to concerns from S&P Global by establishing a USD reserve, repurchasing their convertible debt, and selling BTC to pay dividends, thereby killing the ponzi narrative and maintaining strong access to capital markets during a BTC bear market.
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