MicroStrategy

MicroStrategy (MSTR) transformed from a traditional business intelligence software company into the world's largest corporate Bitcoin holder under the leadership of Executive Chairman Michael Saylor. Beginning in 2020, the company adopted Bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset and has amassed over 500,000 BTC, making it the largest corporate holder of bitcoin globally. This groundbreaking corporate strategy has turned MSTR stock into a leveraged Bitcoin play for institutional investors.

The MicroStrategy model has influenced dozens of companies worldwide to add Bitcoin to their reserves, fundamentally changing how corporations view treasury management and inflation hedging. The company's approach combines debt financing, equity raises, and convertible bonds to acquire Bitcoin, creating what Saylor calls "digital capital" that appreciates faster than traditional treasury assets while serving as a hedge against currency debasement.

At CoinDesk, we provide comprehensive MicroStrategy news covering the company's Bitcoin acquisition strategy, stock performance, and its influence on corporate Bitcoin adoption. Our reporting tracks MSTR's quarterly Bitcoin purchases, financial engineering tactics, regulatory developments affecting corporate crypto holdings, and the broader implications for traditional companies embracing cryptocurrency treasuries.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person.

Markets

Ether ETF Inflows Hit Record, Bitcoin Inflows Soar as BTC Eyes $90K

Bitcoin and ether ETF inflows soared on one of the biggest days in the BTC's history.

By James Van StratenNov 12, 2024

Markets

Bitcoin Tops $88K, Catapulting MicroStrategy to 24-Year Record Amid Supercharged Crypto Rally

Michael Saylor's company surpassed its lofty dotcom bubble highs, now holding over $24 billion worth of BTC in its treasury.

By Krisztian SandorNov 11, 2024

Markets

MicroStrategy Buys Another 27,200 BTC for $2B; Bitcoin Profits Sit at $11B

The company's bitcoin yield thus far this quarter is 7.4% and over 26% year-to-date.

By Jamie CrawleyNov 11, 2024

MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor (Credit: CoinDesk/Danny Nelson)

Markets

Pre-Market Trading in U.S. Crypto Stocks Explodes, With MicroStrategy Topping $300

As bitcoin climbs above $82,000, U.S. crypto equities are soaring in pre-market trading, with Semler Scientific leading with a 25% gain.

By James Van StratenNov 11, 2024

Markets

Crypto Equities Surge More Than 10% as U.S. Political Uncertainty Diminishes With Trump Victory

MicroStrategy and Coinbase both added 12%, with bitcoin miners also gaining more than 10% in pre-market trading.

By James Van StratenNov 6, 2024

Markets

MicroStrategy's Ambitious $42B Bitcoin Acquisition Plan Is Not Without Risks, CoinShares Says

The company requires financing conditions to remain agreeable, and there needs to be continued investor demand for the firm's convertible debt, the report said.

By Will CannyNov 5, 2024

MicroStrategy Executive Chairman Michael Saylor (CoinDesk)

Markets

MicroStrategy Remains One of the Best Ways to Gain Exposure to Bitcoin Given Its Intelligent Leverage Strategy: Canaccord

The broker raised its price target for the software company to $300 from $173 while maintaining its buy rating.

By Will CannyNov 1, 2024

Finance

Michael Saylor Conjures Stock Market Magic With Giant Plan to Buy More Bitcoin

Normally, a $21 billion equity offering by a company only worth just over double that amount would tank the issuer's stock price. But the economics around corporate America's biggest bitcoin bull are different.

By Helene BraunOct 31, 2024

Videos

MicroStrategy Plans to Raise $42B to Buy More BTC; Robinhood, Coinbase Shares Fall After Earnings

MicroStrategy announced its plan to raise $42 billion of capital over the next three years in order to purchase more bitcoin. Plus, Robinhood and Coinbase's shares fall after Q3 earnings reports. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today.

Oct 31, 2024