GameStop wants to be more like MicroStrategy—and those plans are boosting the stock Friday. But it may make the already highly speculative stock even more of a gamble. According to CNBC, which cited people familiar with the matter,

GameStop is exploring investments in alternative asset classes, including crypto and bitcoin in particular, three sources said.

GameStop (NYSE:GME) shares are pushing higher in Friday’s early trading with investors appearing to applaud rumors of a new strategy.Maximize