Strategy, an investment firm, reported Q2 net income of US$10 billion driven by bullish Bitcoin positions amid market rally. Total operating income reached US$14 billion, a record for the firm. The data underscores growing institutional adoption of cryptocurrency as mainstream portfolios diversify. However Bitcoin has since plunged below US$116 000 amid regulatory uncertainty and profit‑taking. Analysts warn volatility remains high, underscoring speculative risk despite outsized returns.