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 Takes $147M Impairment Charge on Bitcoin Holdings in Q4

The software firm recently told the SEC it would revise its disclosures related to adjustments for impairments on its digital assets.

Di Michael Bellusci1 feb 2022, 4:54 p.m. GMT-5

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor, center (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

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Jack Dorsey Touts Bitcoin's Virtues at MicroStrategy Conference

The Block CEO and Twitter co-founder cites the crypto's transparent fees.

Di Michael Bellusci1 feb 2022, 3:05 p.m. GMT-5

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MicroStrategy Buys Additional $25M Worth of Bitcoin During Market Dip

The acquisition rate in January was markedly lower than in December.

Di Michael Bellusci, Jamie Crawley1 feb 2022, 8:17 a.m. GMT-5

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MicroStrategy Will Continue Bitcoin Buying Unfazed by Market Plummeting: Report

The business intelligence company's strategy is to "buy and hold," CFO Phong Le said.

Di Jamie Crawley25 gen 2022, 6:47 a.m. GMT-5

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SEC Objects to MicroStrategy’s Accounting Adjustment for Its Bitcoin Holdings

The software firm said in a filing it would revise its future reports to reflect the SEC’s concerns.

Di Michael Bellusci21 gen 2022, 4:34 p.m. GMT-5

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor speaks at the Bitcoin 2021 Convention

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Crypto-Exposed Stocks Sink Amid Bitcoin’s Decline, Broader Market Rout

The stock declines come as the price of bitcoin has fallen almost 11% in the past 24 hours, trading below $40,000 for the first time in months.

Di Michael Bellusci21 gen 2022, 12:09 p.m. GMT-5

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MicroStrategy Buys Another $94.2M of Bitcoin

As of Dec. 29, the company held about 124,391 bitcoins purchased at an average price of $30,159.

Di Sheldon Reback30 dic 2021, 8:11 a.m. GMT-5

MicroStrategy executive chairman Michael Saylor (CoinDesk archives)

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MicroStrategy’s Saylor Lays Out Ways Firm Could Generate Yield From Its Massive Bitcoin Holdings

The CEO discussed several ways the software company could produce income from the 122,478 bitcoin on its balance sheet.

Di Michael Bellusci17 dic 2021, 4:53 p.m. GMT-5

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What’s Driving Bitcoin Lower?

Bitcoin buying activity remains weak despite several oversold signals on the charts. Prime Trust Chief Financial Officer Rodrigo Vicuna discusses his take on the potential catalyst behind BTC’s short-term downtrend and the possible impact of mining on price movements. Is a “Santa Rally” still possible?

10 dic 2021, 9:07 a.m. GMT-5