MicroStrategy Acquires 850 BTC Worth $37.2 Million
Michael Saylor, the founder of MicroStrategy, a software company, recently added 850 BTC to the company’s holdings for a total of $37.2 million. This brings MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin holdings to 190,000 BTC, valued at over $8.1 billion. The average cost of the purchased BTC is $31,224 per coin.
Strong Financial Performance Despite Revenue Decrease
Although MicroStrategy reported a 6% decrease in total revenues to $124.5 million, the company saw a significant increase in subscription services revenues during the same period, reaching $21.5 million.
2023: An Extraordinary Year for MicroStrategy
MicroStrategy CEO Phong Le described 2023 as an exceptional year for the company and emphasized their strategic capital raising efforts to expand their Bitcoin holdings.
Strategic Bitcoin Accumulation Since 2020
In response to the global pandemic and the perceived threat of inflation, MicroStrategy started accumulating Bitcoin in 2020. In December 2023, they made another substantial purchase of 14,620 BTC at an average price of $42,110 per coin.
Hot Take: MicroStrategy Continues to Strengthen Bitcoin Holdings
MicroStrategy remains committed to expanding its Bitcoin holdings despite market fluctuations and revenue decreases. With their strategic capital raising efforts and focus on technology innovation, they believe there is a unique opportunity for value creation for shareholders.
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