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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Markets

Bitcoin Proxy Stocks Tumble as BTC Tanks

Crash in the leading cryptocurrency hitting related companies.

By Zack SewardMay 19, 2021

Markets

MicroStrategy: Another Dip, Another $10M Bitcoin Purchase

The listed firm now holds 92,079 BTC bought for a total of $2.251 billion.

By Daniel PalmerMay 18, 2021

Videos

MicroStrategy Buys the Dip...Again

MicroStrategy announced the company bought another $15 million of bitcoin. "The Hash" panel discusses how CEO Michael Saylor continues to double down on BTC and the potential impact on the markets.

May 13, 2021

Videos

Bitwise's New ETF Gives Investors Exposure to "Picks and Shovels" of Crypto

Crypto asset manager Bitwise has launched an ETF that aims to give investors exposure to 30 of the top crypto and crypto-adjacent companies, including Coinbase and Microstrategy. Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan joins "First Mover" to discuss the company's new ETF "BITQ." Plus, Hougan shares his opinion on Coinbase, Bitwise's largest single holding in their new ETF.

May 13, 2021

Markets

MicroStrategy Keeps Buying Bitcoin, Adds Another $15M

CEO Michael Saylor continues policy of buying the crypto asset at set intervals.

By Danny NelsonMay 13, 2021

Markets

Crypto Long & Short: Bitcoin's Potential as a Collateral Class

Signs point to a new avenue of growth for crypto-backed lending.

By Noelle AchesonMay 2, 2021

Markets

Microsoft, Apple, MicroStrategy to Be Listed on Binance as Tokenized Stocks

The move means Binance users will be able to qualify for economic returns on the underlying shares, which will include potential dividends.

By Sebastian SinclairApr 26, 2021

Videos

OK, Boomer: HSBC Bans Customers from Buying MicroStrategy, Coinbase Stocks

Financial giant HSBC is not hopping on the crypto bandwagon anytime soon. A representative from the company said the bank has a "limited appetite" for products that derive value from virtual currencies. Is HSBC's decision based on a lack of shareholder interest, or is the bank staying on the sideline out of fear? "The Hash" panel breaks down why some institutions are still reluctant to get into crypto.

Apr 16, 2021

Finance