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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Finance

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.

By Tanzeel AkhtarSep 13, 2021

Videos

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.

Aug 24, 2021

Finance

Saylor's MicroStrategy Buys Another $177M of Bitcoin

The business intelligence firm is buying bitcoin again after a brief lull.

By Zack SewardAug 24, 2021

Finance

MicroStrategy CEO Likens Borrowing to Buy Bitcoin to Investing Early in Facebook

Michael Saylor defended his company’s debt-fueled, bitcoin buying spree over the last year by saying it continued to be a great investment.

By Nelson WangJul 30, 2021

Markets

MicroStrategy Plans to Continue Amassing Bitcoin

The Virginia-based company now holds more than 105,000 bitcoins.

By James RubinJul 29, 2021

Markets

SoftBank to Invest $75M in Peter Thiel-Backed Crypto Exchange Bullish

The Block.one subsidiary is set to go public via a SPAC merger this year.

By Cheyenne LigonJul 16, 2021

Markets

US Financial Giant Capital Group Buys 12% Stake in Bitcoin-Exposed MicroStrategy

The purchase provides the firm with indirect exposure to MicroStrategy's more than 105,000 bitcoin reserves.

By Sebastian SinclairJul 13, 2021

Markets

There's a 'Clearance Sale' on Bitcoin, but Institutions Aren't Rushing In

“Despite there being a sign in the recent bear market that investors are scared off, we don’t see massive outflow from institutional users,” one crypto exchange executive said.

By Lyllah LedesmaJun 30, 2021