- Bitcoin has outperformed Microsoft stock in recent months, and GameStop’s bold move to add 4,710 BTC to its balance sheet highlights growing corporate interest.
- Bitcoin could have earned Microsoft $76.5 million in five months had it invested just 1% of its cash reserves.
GameStop Goes Crypto While Microsoft Stays Cautious
In a bold move that’s shaking up the crypto world, GameStop has officially added Bitcoin (BTC) to its balance sheet—4,710 BTC, to be exact. The decision confirms months of speculation about the company’s intention to embrace digital assets as a strategic financial hedge. GameStop now joins the ranks of MicroStrategy and other corporate players turning to Bitcoin as a store of value amid economic uncertainty.
Microsoft Said “No Thanks” to Bitcoin—At a Cost
Back in December, Microsoft shareholders had the chance to follow the same path when a proposal was introduced urging the tech giant to invest in BTC. Despite MicroStrategy Chairman Michael Saylor personally advocating the strategy to Microsoft’s board, the proposal was ultimately rejected due to concerns over Bitcoin’s volatility.
That decision may have cost Microsoft big time. Had the company invested just 1% of its $78.4 billion cash reserves (roughly $784 million) into BTC, it could have secured around 7,978 BTC. With Bitcoin’s price surging to $107,862 at the time of writing, that investment would now be worth over $860 million—a 9.8% gain in just five months. Meanwhile, Microsoft’s stock has gained a modest 1.8% over the same period.
Bitcoin Continues to Outperform Traditional Stocks
Bitcoin isn’t just beating Microsoft’s short-term returns—it’s crushing them over longer time frames too. Year-to-date, Bitcoin is up 15.4%, compared to Microsoft’s 9.4%. Over five years, BTC has soared by more than 1,000%, while Microsoft has seen a 150% gain.
Who’s Laughing Now?
With more corporations exploring crypto holdings, Microsoft might eventually jump on the bandwagon—but not before missing out on significant early gains. GameStop’s BTC buy may raise eyebrows, but if Bitcoin continues its upward trajectory, the move could be seen as visionary rather than risky.
