In a recent analysis by Geoff Kendrick, the head of digital asset research at Standard Chartered Bank, it is projected that Bitcoin may surge to $73,800 before the upcoming US presidential election in November, reflecting a potential increase of 12% from current trading levels. Kendrick attributes this outlook to notable shifts in the price behaviors of Bitcoin and MicroStrategy’s stock multiples. Historically correlating with Bitcoin prices, the MicroStrategy stock multiple has recently demonstrated significant growth.
Kendrick identifies two pivotal factors contributing to this potential price elevation. Firstly, BNY Mellon’s recent exemption from Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 is noteworthy, as it alleviates the burden of requiring cryptocurrency holdings to be accounted for on balance sheets, fostering a more favorable regulatory environment for Bitcoin.
Secondly, this exemption aligns with MicroStrategy’s strategic direction towards positioning itself as a Bitcoin bank, which is expected to introduce innovative capital market solutions involving Bitcoin. Kendrick anticipates that further regulatory relaxations might enable MicroStrategy to generate revenue through Bitcoin loans, enhancing the overall market landscape.