The Defiance Daily Target 2X Long MSTR ETF (MSTX) experienced a dramatic surge of 7.70% in early trading on Monday, as Bitcoin reached a new all-time high. This leveraged ETF, which aims to provide twice the daily performance of MicroStrategy stock, is capitalizing on the positive sentiment surrounding Bitcoin and related assets.

The substantial rise in MSTX comes as Bitcoin, the world's largest cryptocurrency, gained approximately 4% over the past 24 hours, touching a record high of $122,873. This rally in Bitcoin has triggered a broader uptick in crypto-related stocks, with MicroStrategy itself seeing significant gains. As a 2X leveraged ETF tracking MicroStrategy, MSTX is amplifying these gains, resulting in its impressive 7.70% increase.

Investors should note that while leveraged ETFs like MSTX can provide amplified exposure to underlying assets, they also come with increased risks. These products are primarily designed for short-term trading rather than long-term investing. As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, the performance of Bitcoin-related stocks and ETFs remains closely tied to the volatile movements of digital assets.