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 to Sell Up to $1B in Stock, Use Part of Proceeds to Buy Yet More Bitcoin

The company plans to sell up to $1 billion in stock to buy even more.

Por James Rubin14 de jun. de 2021

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

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Michael Saylor: The US Dollar Will Be the Reserve Currency of the World and 'It Would Move on Bitcoin Rails'

MicroStrategy CEO and chairman Michael Saylor says the U.S. dollar will be the reserve currency of the world, and "it would move on bitcoin rails." Saylor also discusses buying more bitcoin with the $500 million bond sale his enterprise software company just completed, and he reacts to Elon Musk's tweet about Tesla supporting bitcoin if it becomes more environmentally friendly.

14 de jun. de 2021

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MicroStrategy Raises $500M From Bond Sale to Buy More Bitcoin

The announcement comes with news of a new bitcoin-holding subsidiary, MacroStrategy LLC.

Por Danny Nelson14 de jun. de 2021

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor walks through the Bitcoin 2021 convention.

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MicroStrategy Boosts Note Offering to $500M as It Seeks to Buy Yet More Bitcoin: Report

The business intelligence firm originally planned to offer $400 million in senior secured notes.

Por Kevin Reynolds8 de jun. de 2021

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Volt Equity Applies for an ETF With MicroStrategy Exposure

The ETF would compete with similar funds applied for by Bitwise and Valkyrie.

Por Nate DiCamillo7 de jun. de 2021

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MicroStrategy to Offer $400M in Notes to Buy More Bitcoin Even as It Warns of $284.5M Impairment

Por Tanzeel Akhtar7 de jun. de 2021

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Is the Wave of Institutional Investors Over?

The crypto bull market has been attributed to the wave of institutional investors like Tesla and MicroStrategy getting into the crypto space. Still, after the recent crash, some are wondering if that wave is over. According to Ryan McCall, CEO of Zerocap, it was all just "hype." McCall weighs in on what's behind the pullback and shares his thoughts on the future of the altcoin market.

1 de jun. de 2021

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MicroStrategy's Saylor Details Meeting Where Bitcoin Mining Council Formed With Musk, Miners

During a keynote interview at Consensus 2021, MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor explains the goals for the Bitcoin Mining Council and responds to criticism surrounding the meeting.

26 de mai. de 2021

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Michael Saylor: Mining Council Will 'Defend' Bitcoin Against 'Uninformed' and 'Hostile' Energy Critics

The Bitcoin Mining Council hopes to “manage concerns, especially from uninformed parties” about the cryptocurrency’s energy usage, Microstrategy CEO and bitcoin evangelist Michael Saylor said.

Por Nikhilesh De25 de mai. de 2021

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