Blackstone Surges on 55.88% Volume Spike Ranks 151st in Market Trading Hierarchy

On August 12, 2025, Blackstone (BX) saw a 2.16% rise in its share price, with a trading volume of $690 million, marking a 55.88% increase from the previous day. The stock ranked 151st in trading volume among listed equities, reflecting heightened investor activity amid broader market dynamics.

Blackstone, an alternative asset manager specializing in real estate, private equity, and credit strategies, posted a market capitalization of $126.78 billion. Its shares traded at $173.75, with a P/E ratio of 46.67 and a beta of 1.71, indicating higher volatility compared to the market. The firm’s 50-day and 200-day moving averages stood at $156.23 and $149.92, respectively, suggesting mixed technical signals.

The stock’s performance was influenced by its inclusion in a list of growth stocks highlighted by MarketBeat, which noted its role in capital markets and multi-asset class strategies. Despite its elevated valuation metrics, Blackstone’s trading volume surged, outpacing its average by 43.5%, signaling short-term investor interest in its asset management offerings.

The strategy of buying the top 500 stocks by daily trading volume and holding them for one day yielded a total profit of $2,340 from 2022 to the present. The maximum drawdown during this period reached -15.3% on October 27, 2022, underscoring the risks associated with high-volume-driven trading approaches.