Strategy surpasses JPMorgan in trading volume as MSTR neared 49M shares in August
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Strategy Inc, formerly MicroStrategy, surpassed JPMorgan in daily trading volume despite a much smaller market value. Figures from mid-2026 and August 2026 show the scale of activity in MSTR , the Nasdaq-listed stock whose Bitcoin holdings give brokerage investors exposure to the cryptocurrency’s price swings. Key takeaways MSTR ranked 19th in US stock trading volume and reached 10th on peak days in 2026. Strategy held more than 845,000 BTC, acquired at an estimated cost above $63 billion. MSTR’s 30-day historical volatility reached roughly 64% in mid-2026.
Source: The Cryptonomist
