MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, continues to show strong interest in Bitcoin. In the second quarter, the company recorded a net income of over $22 million, a significant jump from the $1.1 billion loss it experienced in 2022.
Furthermore, the company is currently planning to sell Class A common stock worth $750 million to purchase more Bitcoins. Despite amassing a fortune in BTC, their appetite for Satoshi Nakamoto's cryptocurrency remains unwavering. As of the second quarter's financial results, MicroStrategy holds 152,800 BTC, with an additional 476 BTC purchased in July for $14.4 million.
Andrew Kang, the CFO of MicroStrategy, commented on their Bitcoin acquisitions:
"We effectively raised capital through our primary stock offering program and used operational funds to continue increasing our Bitcoin holdings."
MicroStrategy currently holds the title of the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, and it appears that their cryptocurrency reserves will continue to grow. This trend has encouraged other companies to consider investing in BTC as a means of protecting their capital against inflation. Even industry giants like BlackRock have shown interest in Bitcoin, affirming its status as "digital gold," in Larry Fink's words.
As more companies seek to safeguard their wealth and explore the potential of Bitcoin, the number of enterprises investing in the cryptocurrency is likely to increase. Marathon Digital Holdings comes in second place in terms of corporate BTC holdings, with nearly 13,000 Bitcoins. Tesla ranks fifth with 10,500 BTC in its cryptocurrency portfolio.
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