MicroStrategy, holding a significant 189,150 BTC, has seen its stock price surge by 346% this year. This remarkable increase notably outstrips the growth of other major financial benchmarks. In comparison, Bitcoin itself has risen by 158%, while major indices such as the NASDAQ and S&P 500 have increased by 43% and 24%, respectively. Additionally, the price of gold has seen a rise of 14% in the same period.