According to @StockMKTNewz, MicroStrategy's (MSTR) perpetual preferred stocks are rallying on speculation the company may be included in the S&P 500 index. This follows Bitcoin's (BTC) record-high monthly close at $107,750, which, according to analyst Jeff Walton, boosted MSTR's quarterly earnings sufficiently to meet the final criterion for inclusion. While the official announcement is not expected until September, MSTR stock rose 5%, and its preferred shares saw significant gains, with STRK climbing 15%. This market activity is potentially front-running the inclusion news. In the broader crypto market, the first half of 2025 saw a stark divergence: Bitcoin (BTC) gained 13%, while Ethereum (ETH) fell 25% and Solana (SOL) dropped 17%. Looking ahead, LMAX Group and Coinbase analysts see potential upside for the second half, citing historical trends and favorable macro conditions. However, Bitfinex analysts warn that Q3 is historically weaker for BTC, suggesting a period of range-bound price action could continue.