Oh, GameStop (NYSE: GME), you cheeky rascal! Just when we thought you’d mastered the art of the stock market rollercoaster, you go and pull a rabbit out of your hat—or should I say, a Bitcoin out of your digital wallet. A 25% nosedive in a single day? That’s some serious freefall, my friends. And all because you decided to join the cool kids’ club by setting up a Bitcoin treasury. Investors initially thought it was the bee’s knees, but then reality hit like a sack of bricks.
Initially, the news had investors doing the happy dance, reminiscent of MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin bonanza. But, as quickly as the party started, it ended with a colossal hangover, wiping out a cool $3 billion in market value. It’s like GameStop invited everyone to a potluck and then served up a plate of moldy leftovers. Yum!
GameStop’s ‘Convertible Arbitrage’ Shenanigans
Enter analyst Han Akamatsu, who’s seen this movie before. He’s like the guy who’s watched “The Sixth Sense” and now spoiled it for everyone: “Let me explain why GameStop is taking a nosedive today, based on my MicroStrategy déjà vu.”
According to Han, it’s all about this nifty little strategy called ‘convertible arbitrage.’ You see, when bigwig institutions buy convertible notes, they also short the stock to cover their bases. It’s like betting on both teams in a football game—except you’re the only one who knows the game’s been rigged.
He likens it to MicroStrategy’s 2021 convertible note issuance: “They sold $1.05 billion worth of 0% convertible notes, and the stock tanked. But then Bitcoin went bananas, and the shorts got their pants pulled down.” Now, GameStop’s trying the same trick: “$1.3 billion in 0% convertibles, probably to buy Bitcoin, and the institutions are shorting GME like it’s going out of style.”
If GME or Bitcoin skyrockets, Han says we could be in for a juicy ‘squeeze opportunity.’ Imagine the shorts running for the hills like it’s the end of the world! 🏃♂️🌋
He adds that shorts typically cover 50–70% of the bond’s value. It’s like playing chess with half the pieces—still fun, but a lot less predictable.
And let’s not forget the volume-weighted average price (VWAP). Han explains that the big boys will want the stock price low for a sweet conversion deal. It’s like shopping for a car and hoping the dealer doesn’t notice you’ve got a wad of cash in your pocket.
Critics Cry Foul Over GameStop’s Risky Move
Some folks are shaking their heads at GameStop’s board, wondering if Chairman Ryan Cohen (RC to his friends) has lost his marbles. “Nearly $3bn down the drain? RC, what were you thinking?!”
But Han stands by his analysis, saying it’s all part of the plan. He suggests we all take a page from MicroStrategy’s playbook if we want to understand the grand scheme of things.
He even compares GME to Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ: CELH), hinting at a potential 100% setup. It’s like a treasure map with a big X marking the spot—except this X is made of dollars signs.
And if GME takes a dip? No worries, says Han. It’s just a technical move, and we’ll have another shot at the golden ticket when it tests the wedge again. Fingers crossed for a launch to the moon! 🚀
As the clock strikes midnight, GME’s stock price teeters at $22.30. Will it soar like an eagle, or dive like a lead balloon? Only time will tell.
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