MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Sale Sparks Surge in Crypto Trading Volume

Crypto trading volume surged on June 1 after MicroStrategy (MSTR) announced its first Bitcoin sale since adopting a 'never-sell' policy. The move, though small in dollar terms at $2.5 million for 32 BTC, triggered broader risk-off sentiment and selling pressure across major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

By Ananda Banerjee Mon, June 1, 2026 at 5:53 PM GMT+3 3 min read · Yahoo Finance · June 1, 2026, 14:53 UTC

MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Sale Sparks Surge in Crypto Trading Volume

Tickers: $MSTR

Topics: Bitcoin ETF outflows MicroStrategy risk-off sentiment trading volume

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