2024-12-02 17:55:08
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MicroStrategy's Bold Bitcoin Bet

MicroStrategy has made headlines by significantly boosting its Bitcoin holdings, now valued at over $38 billion. The company has achieved this through share sales and securities issuance, showcasing an aggressive investment strategy. CEO Michael Saylor, a prominent Bitcoin advocate, has even pitched Bitcoin to Microsoft's Board of Directors, positioning himself as a key figure in corporate cryptocurrency investment.

MicroStrategy's bold moves have inspired other firms, like Bitcoin miner Marathon Digital, which announced a $700 million private convertible note offering. However, there are concerns about the concentration of Bitcoin ownership. With MicroStrategy, BlackRock, and other institutional investors holding significant amounts, questions arise about Bitcoin's decentralization.

While supporters like Saylor predict Bitcoin prices could soar to $100,000 or even $1 million, critics caution that a price decline could force MicroStrategy to sell its holdings, potentially leading to a market disruption.

Nevertheless, the company remains undeterred, planning a $42 billion capital raise to further expand its Bitcoin reserves. This ambitious approach underscores the growing influence of cryptocurrency in corporate finance, even as debates about its long-term impact continue.

The Street
6. Dezember 2024 um 15:47

MicroStrategy Announces $42B Capital Raise to Expand Bitcoin Holdings

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MicroStrategy, holding 252,220 bitcoins worth $16.007B, plans a $42B capital raise via equity and debt to expand its Bitcoin reserves and target a 6-10% annual Bitcoin Yield. In Q3 2024, the company reported a $340.2M net loss and $412.1M in impairment losses.
The Street
5. Dezember 2024 um 08:37

MicroStrategy's Bitcoin buying spree raises breadth of rally concerns

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MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, has aggressively acquired 386,000 BTC ($36 billion) at an average cost of $56,761 per bitcoin, raising his average cost to $97,862. Semler Scientific also bought $29 million in bitcoin. This, along with institutional investor BlackRock's bitcoin ETF, raises concerns about concentration of bitcoin ownership, as Saylor, MicroStrategy, and BlackRock could control a significant portion of the supply. Saylor believes bitcoin will reach $100,000, $200,000, or even..
The Street
5. Dezember 2024 um 13:36

EXCLUSIVE: Following MicroStrategy $5.4 Billion BTC Buy, Draper Says his $120k 2024 Prediction Could Be “Underestimating”

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Draper, an early PayPal investor, believes Bitcoin is better technology than fiat currency, citing its transparency, global reach, openness, and perfect record-keeping. He says his $120k 2024 Bitcoin price prediction may underestimate the cryptocurrency's growth.
The Street
6. Dezember 2024 um 14:50

Is MicroStrategy creating the next big Bitcoin bubble?

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If Bitcoin's price declines, MicroStrategy's ability to raise capital could be endangered, and the company may be forced to sell its Bitcoin holdings to meet debt obligations, similar to the cautionary tale of the Terra collapse in 2023.
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