The market opened with gains led by the Nasdaq up 64 points, Russell up six, and Dow up 10. A pair trading strategy involving Russell and Nasdaq was discussed, with Russell underperforming. MicroStrategy (MSTR) announced plans to increase its share count by 3,000% to invest in Bitcoin. Tesla saw price increases while losing premium. Bonds hit lows, and Bitcoin surged by $3,000. The session explored market volatility and sector performances, including bank stocks and tech giants.