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.

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Revisiting MicroStrategy's Pain Points as Bitcoin Tumbles

This week's plunge in the price of bitcoin again raises questions as to whether Michael Saylor will at some point be forced to sell some or all of his company's vast holdings.

Por Elizabeth Napolitano10 nov 2022

Executive Chairman MicroStrategy, Michael Saylor (CoinDesk)

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Crypto Stocks Continue Drop as Binance Walks Away from FTX Deal

Concerns around FTX's health along with the broader crypto ecosystem spilled into the stock market Wednesday.

Por Michael Bellusci10 nov 2022

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MicroStrategy Reported Impairment Charge of $727K on Bitcoin Holdings in Q3

The business software firm owns about 130,000 bitcoins worth approximately $2.7 billion on its balance sheet.

Por Nelson Wang1 nov 2022

MicroStrategy Executive Director Michael Saylor speaks at the Bitcoin 2021 Convention (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Crypto Stocks Plunge as Bitcoin Slides to $18.1K on Inflation Data

Coinbase has tumbled 11%, while MicroStrategy, Riot Blockchain, Marathon Digital are all down in the area of 7%.

Por Oliver Knight13 oct 2022

Las acciones de las criptomonedas se tambalean tras conocerse los datos del CPI. (M/Unsplash)

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FASB Mulls Fair-Value Accounting for Crypto Holdings: Report

Fair-value accounting for crypto will encourage companies to put bitcoin on their balance sheet, according to Michael Saylor.

Por Oliver Knight13 oct 2022

A spreadsheet printout lies on top of a calculator

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Sources Say DeFiance Capital Founder Is Raising Money for New Fund; MicroStrategy’s Latest Job Listing

Arthur Cheong, founder of the DeFiance Capital crypto investment fund that was hit by Three Arrows Capital’s collapse this year, is raising money for a new fund, according to CoinDesk sources. Plus, MicroStrategy is looking to recruit a software engineer to build a Lightning Network-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform.

30 sept 2022

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MicroStrategy Looks to Hire Software Engineer for Building Bitcoin Lightning Network Infrastructure

The new hire will also been tasked with designing decentralized finance technologies.

Por Oliver Knight30 sept 2022

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MicroStrategy Shares Fall After Bitcoin Purchase; Voyager Digital Seeks to ‘Unwind’ $200M Loan to Alameda Research

MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares are falling after the company bought 301 bitcoins (BTC) between Aug. 2 and Sept. 19 for about $6 million. Plus, bankrupt crypto lender Voyager Digital has asked a New York federal court for permission to “unwind” a $200 million loan it made to trading firm Alameda Research.

20 sept 2022

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MicroStrategy Doubles Down on Bitcoin With Purchase of Additional 301 BTC

MicroStrategy (MSTR) bought 301 bitcoins (BTC) between Aug. 2 and Sept. 19 for about $6 million, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The recent purchases increased the company’s total bitcoin holdings to almost 130,000. “The Hash” panel breaks down the investment.

20 sept 2022

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