Breaking: Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy Buys $155 Million In Bitcoin
Highlights
- MicroStrategy Inc. acquired almost 3,000 Bitcoins for approximately $155.4 million
- Michael Saylor said MicroStrategy and its subsidiaries now hold 193,000 BTCs
- Bitcoin price makes a rebound after the announcement by Saylor
MicroStrategy’s executive chairman and co-founder Michael Saylor on Monday said the company has made a fresh purchase of $155 million worth of Bitcoins, increasing MicroStrategy’s BTC holdings to 193,000. This is a significant move by Michael Saylor ahead of Bitcoin halving and Bitcoin accumulation by spot Bitcoin ETFs.
MicroStrategy Acquires 3000 Bitcoins
According to a new filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, MicroStrategy Inc. acquired almost 3,000 Bitcoins for approximately $155.4 million in cash. MicroStrategy acquired BTCs at an average price of approximately $51,813 between February 15 and February 25, 2024.
Michael Saylor said MicroStrategy and its subsidiaries together hold 193,000 BTCs, acquired for nearly $6.09 billion at an average price of $31,544 per Bitcoin.
MicroStrategy has acquired an additional 3,000 BTC for ~$155 million at an average price of $51,813 per #bitcoin. As of 2/25/24, @MicroStrategy now hodls 193,000 $BTC acquired for ~$6.09 billion at an average price of $31,544 per bitcoin. $MSTR https://t.co/micudbYf3P
— Michael Saylor⚡️ (@saylor) February 26, 2024
The Bitcoin purchase came from proceeds from the issuance and sale of shares under the sales agreement, as reported on November 30, 2023. MicroStrategy’s last purchase was 14,620 BTC for approximately $615.7 million on December 27. Michael Saylor remains unfazed by the potential negative impact of Bitcoin ETFs on MSTR, Saylor asserted that MicroStrategy stands apart due to its status as an operating company, unlike ETFs that are unleveraged and charge fees.
MicroStrategy entrusts 98% of BTC holdings to Fidelity Custody, diversifying with Coinbase Prime for robust asset management and security.
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MSTR Stock and BTC Price Performance
MicroStrategy stock (NASDAQ: MSTR) has gained 1.71% in the pre-market hours today, with price trading at $699.2 and likely to rally over $700 again. The Bitcoin rally in 2023 and 2024 led to a substantial increase in MSTR stock price. MSTR price is up 39% in a month and over 160% in a year, the MSTR stock is up by a staggering 316% since the beginning of 2023.
BTC price jumped 1% in the last hour, rebounding from a 24-hour low of $50,931. The price currently trading at $51,410. The 24-hour low and high are $50,931 and $51,950, respectively. Furthermore, the trading volume has increased by 10% in the last 24 hours, indicating a rise in interest among traders.
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