According to Cointelegraph, new research by capital adviser Jeff Walton suggests that MicroStrategy could withstand a significant drop in Bitcoin's value without severe financial repercussions. The business intelligence firm, led by CEO Michael Saylor, has heavily invested in Bitcoin, with its exposure reaching unprecedented levels. Despite Bitcoin's price volatility, Walton's analysis indicates that MicroStrategy would only face financial strain if Bitcoin's price fell to $18,000.
Walton's research, shared on social media, calculates that Bitcoin would need to experience an 80% price decline from its current value for MicroStrategy's assets to fall below its liabilities. This scenario, while severe, is not unprecedented, as Bitcoin has previously seen similar retracements, such as the drop from $69,000 to $15,600 between November 2021 and November 2022. Walton argues that the criticism of corporate Bitcoin adoption lacks substance, noting that as Bitcoin's price increases, the financial leverage decreases rapidly.
Charles Edwards, founder of Capriole Investments, also expressed optimism about the growing trend of institutional Bitcoin investment. He highlighted that MicroStrategy is just one of many players in this arena, with other companies like MARA significantly increasing their Bitcoin holdings. Edwards emphasized the substantial institutional demand for Bitcoin, noting that 13.5% of all Bitcoin is now held by institutions and ETFs. He believes that the current Bitcoin bull run is only beginning, with widespread market enthusiasm expected to surge once Bitcoin surpasses the $100,000 mark.
This article does not provide investment advice or recommendations. Readers should conduct their own research before making any investment decisions, as all trading involves risk.
