snosrep's comments

I would say yes, with the volatility of bitcoin, at this stage in its life, it is considered a high risk asset. It doesn't have the historical precedent to be considered a safe asset, like other commodities

I'd imagine it has more to do with Jefferies giving the stock a buy rating than whatever MSFT announced at their conference. http://seekingalpha.com/currents/post/1037391