MicroStrategy

Even as bitcoin's price has fallen 50% from its highs, MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor tweeted that there's almost no price low enough at which his business analytics software company would be forced to sell bitcoin. "The Hash" squad discusses Saylor's investment strategy, outlook and the concerns raised about possible margin calls.

May 10, 2022

According to its recent earnings report, software firm MicroStrategy (MSTR) took a non-cash digital asset impairment charge of $170.1 million in the first quarter on its bitcoin holdings. “The Hash” group discusses the impact of bitcoin’s recent price decline on MicroStrategy’s earnings and shareholder response to the company’s crypto experiment. 

May 4, 2022

Marcus Sotiriou, GlobalBlock market analyst, shares his bitcoin price outlook as Federal Reserve Governor Lael Brainard said Tuesday the U.S. central bank will reduce its balance sheet as soon as May. Plus, a conversation on MicroStrategy’s continued accumulation of bitcoin and Exxon’s plans to enter the crypto mining industry.

Apr 5, 2022

The “Week in Review” panel discusses possible catalysts for bitcoin’s recent price volatility, noting MicroStrategy's $205 million loan from Silvergate to amass even more BTC. Plus, Managing Editor for Tech Christie Harkin explains why Chris Larsen’s planned “Change the Code, Not the Climate” campaign is already facing stiff opposition from the bitcoin community. 

Apr 1, 2022

MarketGauge's Michele Schneider discusses the possible catalysts for bitcoin market moves, citing a recent vote in the European Union to move forward with restrictive crypto regulations and increased buying by whales like MicroStrategy. Plus, a discussion about bitcoin as a risk-on or risk-off asset and why Schneider is optimistic about Luna, Avalanche, and Solana. 

Mar 31, 2022

MicroStrategy (MSTR) reported a non-cash digital asset impairment charge of $146.6 million in the fourth quarter, up from $65.2 million in the prior quarter, according to its latest earnings statement. This comes as bitcoin enters into a bear market. “The Hash” team discusses the specifics and the potential silver lining ahead.

Feb 2, 2022

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?

Dec 10, 2021

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?"

Nov 30, 2021

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.

Nov 29, 2021

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