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.

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MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor: 'BTC Will Be a $100T Market Cap Asset'

MicroStrategy is the largest corporate owner of bitcoin, now holding 121,044 BTC worth about $3.6 billion at an average purchase price of roughly $29,534 each. CEO Michael Saylor shares insights into his vision and buying strategy for bitcoin, discussing the potential impact of inflation and regulation. "I think eventually, bitcoin as an asset class becomes a $100 trillion asset class," Saylor said. "It replaces gold ... bond portfolios ... why can't it grow by a factor of 100?"

30. Nov. 2021

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Buying the Dip? Microstrategy, El Salvador Acquire More Bitcoin

While bitcoin’s price fell about 8% Friday around $54,237, MicroStrategy said it bought 7,002 bitcoins for about $414 million in cash during its fiscal fourth quarter. Similarly, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele said he bought 100 more bitcoins at “a discount” as broader markets tumbled on new COVID-19 variant fear.

29. Nov. 2021

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MicroStrategy Bought 7K Bitcoins in Fiscal Fourth Quarter for $414M

The business-intelligence software company said it owned 121,044 bitcoins as of Nov. 29, worth about $3.6 billion.

Von Aoyon Ashraf29. Nov. 2021

MicroStrategy executive chairman Michael Saylor (CoinDesk archives)

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Twitter CFO Says Buying Crypto Assets ‘Doesn’t Make Sense Right Now’: Report

Ned Segal cited volatility as to why the company doesn’t want to invest in crypto.

Von Eliza Gkritsi16. Nov. 2021

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MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor’s 17,732 BTC Holdings Now Worth $1.1B

The vocal bitcoin proponent has made a gain of more than 500% on his holdings over the past year.

Von Nelson Wang29. Okt. 2021

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor speaks at the Bitcoin 2021 Convention

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MicroStrategy Adds Almost 9,000 Bitcoins to Its Holdings in Third Quarter

The company’s bitcoin holdings are worth just over $7 billion, while its entire market capitalization is roughly $7.4 billion.

Von Michael Bellusci28. Okt. 2021

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MicroStrategy compra 5050 bitcoins adicionales

La compañía de software ya posee un total de 114.042 bitcoins, adquiridos a un precio medio de $23.713 por cada uno.

Von Tanzeel Akhtar13. Sept. 2021

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Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy Buys Another $177M of Bitcoin

Business analytics software provider MicroStrategy has repurchased bitcoin after a brief lull, adding another 3,907 BTC worth about $177 million to its vast trove of the original cryptocurrency totaling 108,992 BTC. "The Hash" squad discusses the outlook for Michael Saylor's company as it continues to establish itself as the industry's premier bitcoin institutional holding firm.

24. Aug. 2021

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