In the regulatory filings submitted by Microsoft on October 24, shareholders will vote on the proposal at the year-end meeting to determine if BTC can be considered for corporate investment.
The proposal was submitted by the shareholder advisory committee, requesting an evaluation of BTC's potential role in Microsoft's financial operations.
The board recommends opposition, stating that the finance department has evaluated assets including BTC, emphasizing its volatility and that the company's existing processes can maintain financial stability without further review.
The Microsoft Global Treasury and Investment Services team has assessed various assets, including those that provide diversity and inflation protection.
Previously, BTC and others were considered part of risk management, and market trends will continue to be monitored.
The Microsoft annual meeting on December 10 will also cover other topics, such as governance and executive compensation, but the BTC proposal is the focal point.
Microsoft's financial management is conservative, prioritizing stability, with large amounts of cash invested in low-risk assets. The board's opposition to BTC investment reflects this strategy.
BTC's price is highly volatile; after exceeding $69,000 in 2021, it has fallen below $30,000 multiple times, making it a high-risk asset for corporate finances and posing operational risks.
Although institutional interest in BTC is rising, many companies remain cautious due to operational risks, regulatory uncertainties, and cybersecurity concerns, with some accepting and others observing.
The development of crypto asset technology has drawn attention, but uncertainties in market application and regulation have made companies like Microsoft hesitant.
From a long-term perspective, it is inevitable for large enterprises to use Bitcoin as a reserve asset.