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Bitcoin Treasury Stocks Surge: $MSTR, $ASST, $GLXY Lead with 15% Gains
Bitcoin treasury stocks like $MSTR, $ASST, and $GLXY surge 15% in a week amid institutional buying.
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On February 15, 2026, Bitcoin treasury stocks like MicroStrategy ($MSTR), Asset Entities ($ASST), and Galaxy Digital ($GLXY) recorded an average price surge of 15% over the past week, despite Bitcoin's price stability at around $42,500. This unexpected rally in corporate Bitcoin holdings has drawn significant attention from institutional investors. Trading volume for these stocks spiked by 22% compared to their 30-day average, signaling heightened market interest. For more on market trends, check out Crypto News.
Price Action Details
Bitcoin treasury stocks have shown remarkable strength, with $MSTR gaining 18% in the last 7 days, $ASST up by 14%, and $GLXY rising 13% in the same period, as per data from CoinMarketCap. Over 30 days, these stocks have collectively appreciated by 25%, far outpacing Bitcoin's modest 2% gain. Trading volume for $MSTR alone hit $1.2 billion this week, 30% above its historical weekly average. Key resistance for $MSTR sits at $150 per share, while support holds at $120.
Driving Factors
The surge in Bitcoin treasury stocks stems from renewed institutional confidence, as MicroStrategy announced an additional purchase of 3,000 BTC on February 10, 2026, valued at $127 million. On-chain data from CoinGecko shows a 17% increase in large transactions (over $100,000) linked to corporate wallets in the past 14 days. Whale activity also spiked, with a single transfer of 1,500 BTC to a Galaxy Digital-associated address on February 12. News of potential regulatory clarity for crypto holdings in Q2 2026 further fueled optimism among investors.
Broader Market Context
In comparison, Bitcoin ($BTC) remains range-bound at $42,500, with a 24-hour change of +0.5%, while Ethereum ($ETH) posted a 1.2% gain to $2,300. Sector-wide, DeFi total value locked (TVL) grew by 3% to $85 billion this week, reflecting moderate bullishness, as reported by DefiLlama. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index sits at 62, indicating a 'Greed' sentiment but not yet extreme. Analysts at Glassnode predict that if Bitcoin breaks $45,000, treasury stocks like $MSTR could see another 10% upside, per their latest report shared via DeFi News.
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