MicroStrategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, announced a plan to raise $2 billion through a preferred stock offering. This marks another bold step in the company’s aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy, driven by its ambitious 21/21 Plan. The initiative aims to generate $42 billion over three years using various financial tools.
The Virginia-based company plans to issue perpetual preferred stock, ranked senior to its class A common stock. Proceeds from the offering will be used to strengthen the company’s balance sheet and continue its Bitcoin purchases, according to a press release.
Record-Breaking December Buying Spree
MicroStrategy’s December 2024 Bitcoin acquisitions reflect its unrelenting commitment to accumulating BTC. Key purchases included:
- Dec. 30: 2,138 BTC at $97,837 each ($209 million)
- Dec. 23: 5,262 BTC at $106,662 each ($561 million)
- Dec. 16: 15,350 BTC at $100,386 each ($1.5 billion)
- Dec. 9: 21,550 BTC at $98,783 each ($2.1 billion)
- Dec. 2: 15,400 BTC at $95,976 each ($1.5 billion)
The company now holds approximately 446,400 BTC, valued at $43.67 billion. This equates to an all-time unrealized gain of 56.78%, or $15.82 billion. MicroStrategy’s average Bitcoin acquisition cost stands at $62,396, significantly below the current market price of around $97,699.
Market Impact and Challenges
Bitcoin is trading close to 10% below its all-time high of $108,268, set on December 17, 2024. Despite the dip, MicroStrategy’s purchases underscore its confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term potential.
Founder Michael Saylor continues to champion Bitcoin as a vital asset, with this latest fundraising move reinforcing the company’s role as a key player in the institutional adoption of cryptocurrency.
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