Gemini Converts Saylor’s Strategic Stock — An Emerging Opportunity for Bitcoin Investors?

Crypto exchange Gemini has introduced a tokenized variant of Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) stock for investors in the European Union, creating a novel avenue for crypto enthusiasts to gain exposure to Bitcoin.

Key Takeaways:

• Gemini has unveiled tokenized Strategy stock for EU investors.
• The offering promises continuous trading, reduced fees, and more straightforward access compared to conventional stock markets.
• Platforms such as Robinhood, Kraken, and Coinbase are also progressing towards providing tokenized US equities.

The announcement was made on Friday, with Gemini promoting tokenized stocks as a remedy for the constraints of traditional equity markets.

“Conventional financial systems are challenging to access and require modernization,” Gemini stated in its announcement.

Tokenized Stocks Provide 24/7 Trading, Lower Fees for Global Investors

“Tokenized stocks address this issue by offering investors enhanced access with fewer limitations,” the company remarked, emphasizing advantages such as round-the-clock trading and lower fees for global investors.

The platform indicated that its onchain trading infrastructure allows users to manage both crypto and equities effortlessly without the need to switch between various platforms.

Gemini is collaborating with US securities provider Dinari to facilitate the tokenization framework.

The exchange noted that the service grants investors the same economic rights as the underlying shares where applicable, along with improved liquidity and transparency.

While MSTR is the inaugural tokenized stock available on Gemini, the company intends to introduce additional tokenized equities and ETFs shortly.

Shares of Strategy, a firm recognized for accumulating over 200,000 BTC on its balance sheet, have risen 3.84% over the past month, trading at $383.88 according to Google Finance.

Gemini’s initiative comes as other crypto platforms strive to provide tokenized US stocks to European investors.

Earlier in May, reports indicated that Robinhood is developing a blockchain network to facilitate European retail trading of US equities.

Kraken subsequently announced plans to offer tokenized US stocks to customers outside the US.

Tokenized stocks have arrived.
Our customers in the EU can now purchase tokenized Strategy (MSTR) on Gemini and transfer it anywhere onchain.
We are commencing with MSTR and will be launching more tokenized stocks and ETFs in the coming days. pic.twitter.com/uSJx9NRIok

— Gemini (@Gemini) June 27, 2025

In the meantime, Coinbase is investigating similar offerings in the US, with chief legal officer Paul Grewal confirming that the exchange is seeking SEC approval to provide tokenized equities.

Industry leaders like STOKR CEO Arnab Naskar recognize the sector’s potential as a “larger trillion-dollar market,” highlighting the increasing interest in merging crypto and traditional finance through tokenization.

MSTR Has High Chance of Qualifying for S&P 500

Financial analyst Jeff Walton remarked this week that MSTR has a strong possibility of qualifying for the S&P 500 if Bitcoin remains above $95,240 through the conclusion of Q2.

Strategy has recorded losses in the last three quarters, and with its substantial Bitcoin holdings, currently at 592,345 BTC, its earnings for Q2 are significantly influenced by the crypto asset’s fair market value.

Strategy implemented new accounting standards (ASU 2023-08) at the beginning of 2024, permitting unrealized gains and losses on its Bitcoin reserves to be reflected in net income.

This adjustment has a considerable effect on its financial statements and S&P 500 eligibility.

In May, Walton also mentioned that Strategy could potentially rise to become the leading publicly traded company globally.

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