TSX open
Loading markets…

Advertisement

Stocks

MicroStrategy Is Down 6.2% This Week. What's Behind the Move?

By Wealth Awesome -

Follow live quotes and coverage.

Stocks & ETFs:MSTR.US

Follow MSTR

Photos provided by Pexels

MicroStrategy shares fell 6.22% over the past week. Headlines dated October 19 report that Strategy bought another $22 million of Bitcoin and increased its planned share buybacks. The information provided does not show that either announcement caused the decline.

Investor takeaway: The weekly loss coincided with headlines about Bitcoin purchases and planned buybacks, but the reason for the share-price move is unknown based on the available information.

MicroStrategy fell 6.22% over one week

Advertisement

MicroStrategy Incorporated

MSTR.US

Full stock page →

MSTR.US

MicroStrategy Incorporated

Source:WealthAwesomeWealthAwesome
↓ $22.73 (-13.74%)
120 day period
$82.31$139.13$195.94Apr 30Jul 28Oct 20

Market cap

$57.60B

52W high

$299.80

52W low

$81.81

1W change

-6.22%

Beta

3.57

Analyst Price Targets

Based on 16 analysts covering MSTR · as of Oct 19, 2026

📈

Wall Street analysts forecast MSTR stock price to rise 2371.8% over the next 12 months.

Consensus

Strong Buy

4.75 / 5.00

Avg. Target

C$239.27

+2371.8% Upside

Previously C$237.80 on Oct 12, 2026

Current Price

C$9.68

Last close

Analyst Breakdown (16 analysts)

Strong Buy 13
Buy 2
Hold 1
Compare analyst targets →

Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.

Wealth Awesome Price Forecast

WA Model

Statistical 90-day price range based on MSTR's historical volatility

HistoricalForecast68%95%
C$64.84C$141.59C$218.34C$295.09C$371.84C$448.60TodayJun 12Aug 18Oct 20Dec 2Jan 15Feb 27

30-Day Vol

78.4%

Annualized

90-Day Vol

84.9%

Annualized

Trend (90d)

+50.0%

Annualized drift

90d Mean

C$170.62

Expected price

HorizonExpected68% Range (1σ)
30 trading daysC$151.47C$115.57 – C$198.53
60 trading daysC$160.76C$109.66 – C$235.69
90 trading daysC$170.62C$106.79 – C$272.60

Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

Advertisement

Latest reported volume was 4,452,207 shares, compared with a 20-day average of 19,260,463. The supplied volume comparison is 0.95x.

Bull case

MSTR.US closed at US$147.72, above its 50-day moving average of US$135.64 and its 200-day average of US$135.53. Headlines also report further Bitcoin purchases and increased planned share buybacks.

Bear case

The stock fell 6.22% over the week and 7.28% over the month. Reported trailing-twelve-month EPS was -99.08, and return on equity was -63.6%. The information provided does not quantify how Bitcoin exposure or planned buybacks could affect future results.

What happened: a weekly decline alongside Bitcoin-buying headlines

MicroStrategy's reported one-week return was -6.22%. Headlines dated October 19 say Strategy bought another $22 million of Bitcoin and increased its planned share buybacks. These announcements provide company context, but the information provided does not give further details or timing, or show that either announcement drove the weekly share-price change. See MSTR.US stock details.

Advertisement

What the numbers show: US$147.72 close and below-average volume

The last close was US$147.72. Latest volume was 4,452,207 shares, compared with a 20-day average of 19,260,463; the supplied volume comparison is 0.95x. The stock fell 7.28% over one month and 9.19% year to date, while its one-day return was 4.93%. The close was above the 50-day moving average of US$135.64 and the 200-day average of US$135.53. More details are available on the MSTR.US stock page.

What to watch next: details on the reported plans

The headlines mention Bitcoin purchases and increased planned share buybacks, but provide no further terms or timing for the buyback plan. Any additional details would clarify what the company has announced. The information provided does not identify a specific catalyst for the weekly decline, so its cause remains unknown.

Advertisement

Wealth Awesome
Written by

Wealth Awesome

Timely coverage of Canadian stocks, earnings, dividends, and market movers for DIY investors. Stories are checked against exchange data and public filings.

View Full Profile →

✅ Reviewed by Certified Financial Professionals

This content has been reviewed by CFA® charterholders and Certified Financial Planners (CFP®) with over a decade of experience in Canadian financial markets. All information is fact-checked against official Canadian sources and regulations.

Why these credentials matter: CFA® charterholders complete 900+ hours of rigorous study in investment analysis and ethics. CFP® professionals are held to the highest standards of financial planning competency and fiduciary duty in Canada.

📊 Data AccuracyVerified sources
🇨🇦 Canadian FocusLocal expertise
🔍 Fact-CheckedEditorial review

⚠️ Professional Disclaimer

This content is for educational purposes only and should not be considered personalized financial advice. While our team brings professional expertise, individual circumstances vary. For personalized guidance, consult with a qualified financial advisor, tax professional, or mortgage specialist.

Published: October 21, 2026
Last Updated: October 21, 2026

Core portfolio

Awesome Portfolio™

14.8% a year since 2017, against 9.7% for the S&P/TSX Composite. Ten stocks, easy to manage. We update it once a month.

Annualized

+14.8%

Awesome Portfolio™

+9.7%

S&P/TSX

+5.0 pp better a year

Total return

+254%

Awesome Portfolio™

+134%

S&P/TSX

+119 pp better than the TSX

2017-07-31 to 2026-09-29, dividends reinvested, before fees and tax.

Awesome Portfolio™S&P/TSX CompositeCumulative return · 2017-07-31–2026-09-29
-11.7%42.5%96.7%150.9%205.1%259.3%Jul 17Oct 19Feb 22Jun 24Sep 26

Sponsored links

Advertisement