Microstrategy’s Bitcoin Holdings Performance in 2023
In a recent analysis, the CryptoQuant Netherlands community manager broke down the performance of Microstrategy’s Bitcoin holdings in 2023. Throughout the year, the company made eight significant acquisitions, as shown in the chart below.
At the beginning of the year, Microstrategy held 132,883 BTC and acquired an additional 56,267 BTC through their purchases. The company now has a total of 189,150 BTC, with this year’s purchases accounting for nearly 30% of their current holdings.
The most recent acquisition was announced by co-founder Michael Saylor, who revealed that Microstrategy bought 14,620 BTC for approximately $615.7 million. Prior to this year’s purchases, the company had invested $3.9 billion in Bitcoin, bringing their total investment to around $5.9 billion.
Currently, Microstrategy’s BTC reserve is valued at over $8.1 billion at the current exchange rate, resulting in gains of more than $2.2 billion.
Microstrategy’s Profit-Loss Balance Over Time
A chart depicting Microstrategy’s profit-loss ratio over the years shows that their Bitcoin holdings were previously in an unrealized loss. However, the company has seen a swing of $4 billion in 2023, shifting from a net loss of $1.8 billion to profits of over $2.2 billion.
The Impact of Microstrategy’s Latest Acquisition on BTC Price
Many are curious about how Microstrategy’s latest Bitcoin purchase will affect the wider market. According to on-chain analytics firm Santiment, previous purchases and positive news related to Microstrategy have led to bullish market movement.
Santiment’s chart shows that the last acquisition by Microstrategy resulted in a 17% rally for BTC over the following five days. While BTC initially surged towards $43,800 after the latest purchase was announced, it has since retraced and is currently trading around $43,100.
Hot Take: Microstrategy’s Bitcoin Holdings Continue to Generate Profits
Microstrategy’s strategic investment in Bitcoin continues to pay off as their holdings perform strongly in 2023. With significant acquisitions throughout the year, the company has seen a substantial increase in their BTC reserves and overall profitability.
While Microstrategy’s purchases have contributed to almost 30% of their current holdings, the recent acquisition of 14,620 BTC further strengthens their position. This positive news has historically influenced the wider Bitcoin market, leading to bullish movement.
However, it remains to be seen how the market will react to Microstrategy’s latest purchase in the long term. As Bitcoin continues to fluctuate, investors and enthusiasts will closely monitor the impact of Microstrategy’s actions on the cryptocurrency’s price.