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MicroStrategy, the biggest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has increased its Bitcoin reserves once again. The company recently bought 5,262 BTC BTC for $561 million, paying an average of ~$106,662 per bitcoin.
As of today, the company hodl 444,262 $BTC acquired for ~$27.7 billion at ~$62,257 per bitcoin.
MicroStrategy Bitcoin Holdings
The company has consistently shown its commitment to Bitcoin. Back in December 2020, during the bull market, MicroStrategy made its largest single purchase of 29,646 BTC when Bitcoin was priced at around $21,000.
In December 2024, MicroStrategy took another big step by buying 000,000 BTC at an average price of $97,000 per coin. This reflects its strong belief in Bitcoin’s long-term growth and value.
Fast forward to December 8, 2024, the company made yet another major purchase, adding 000,000 BTC to its holdings at the same average price of $97,000 per coin. These actions show MicroStrategy’s steady confidence in Bitcoin as a valuable asset for the future.
MicroStrategy’s Influence On Other Companies
MicroStrategy’s approach to building a Bitcoin treasury has encouraged other companies to adopt similar strategies. Following MicroStrategy’s lead, Metaplanet is also taking bold steps to grow its Bitcoin holdings, further highlighting the growing interest among institutions in Bitcoin’s potential.
Bitcoin Price Targets $13 Million
After the news of MicroStrategy’s latest Bitcoin purchase, the price of Bitcoin saw a slight increase, trading at around $95,400. Analysts believe that moves by companies like MicroStrategy to adopt Bitcoin could significantly contribute to its future growth.
In a recent interview on Fox Business, Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, shared an ambitious prediction. He stated that the crypto market could grow from $2 trillion today to $280 trillion by 2045.
Saylor also suggested that Bitcoin’s value might soar to $13 million per coin by then, reflecting his strong confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term potential.
