MicroStrategy now holds over 331,200 BTC, making it the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin.
MicroStrategy's latest BTC purchase totaled $4.6 billion at an average of $88,627 per coin.
Following recent buys, MicroStrategy's total BTC investment stands at $16.5 billion.
MicroStrategy, a software company, recently purchased 51,780 BTC for $4.6 billion, with an average price of $88,627 per coin. This latest purchase cost is estimated at around $4.6 billion, bringing MicroStrategy’s total Bitcoin holdings to 331,200 BTCs. These acquisitions were made at a cumulative cost of $16.5 billion. The current market value is $29.65 billion, following the Bitcoin rally.
This comes shortly after the company revealed it had invested another $2 billion in bitcoins the previous week. The total sum amounts to almost 51,780 BTC. Moreover these purchases happen within a week only, which proves that the firm is highly committed to its Bitcoin plan. The average price at which these coins were purchased is approximately $49,874. This makes MicroStrategy the biggest corporate holder in Bitcoin.
https://twitter.com/saylor/status/1858496146026467378 Bitcoin's Record Surge and Strategic Implications
Bitcoin's prices have been volatile recently reaching a record high of $93,477. However, it gained more acceptance after Donald Trump was reelected president of the United States of America. His administration's support for Bitcoin reserves and pledging to replace SEC Chair Gary Gensler has boosted crypto sector.
MicroStrategy's latest acquisition aligns with these bullish market conditions, further reinforcing its status as a major player in the Bitcoin ecosystem. Market analysts observed that the company purchased more bitcoins than twice the global Bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) inflows in the same period.
Micro strategist, which invested heavily in Bitcoins, has also benefited from the trend, with its stock market capitalization hitting $69 billion last week. Despite a drop in the company's stock price to $350, its Bitcoin holdings remain highly profitable. This led the company generating over $13 billion in unrealized gains.
Expanding Bitcoin Investments
More big acquisitions in Bitcoin are anticipated from MicroStrategy in the future. In October, the firm revealed its plan to purchase an additional $42 billion worth of Bitcoin in the following three years. This expansion plan involves leveraging loans, debt issuance, and equity sales to fund ongoing purchases
Michael Saylor, the founder of a firm, predicts Bitcoin's future value will reach $13 million per coin within the next twenty years. Such targets underscore MicroStrategy’s confidence in the cryptocurrency's role as a store of value and its potential to outperform traditional assets.
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