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MicroStrategy, the leading business intelligence firm, has acquired 2,530 BTC for around $243 million, purchasing the coins at an average price of $95,972 per bitcoin. This brings the company’s Bitcoin yield to 0.32% Year-to-Date (YTD) for 2025. As of January 12, 2025, MicroStrategy holds a total of 450,000 BTC, acquired for about $28.2 billion, with an average purchase price of $62,691 per Bitcoin.
Let’s dive in and explore how this commitment is reshaping the market.
MicroStrategy’s ambitious “21/21 Plan” aims to raise $21 billion through equity and another $21 billion through debt instruments to fund additional Bitcoin acquisitions. The company has now purchased Bitcoin for 10 consecutive weeks, showing its strong commitment to this strategy.
Additionally, MicroStrategy plans to raise $2 billion through perpetual preferred stock in early 2025 to continue expanding its Bitcoin holdings.
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The company’s focus on Bitcoin has positively impacted its stock, MSTR. Over the past year, the stock has risen by 490%, with a 6% increase just in the last five days. This surge highlights the market’s favorable reaction to MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin-heavy strategy.
MicroStrategy’s ongoing commitment to acquiring Bitcoin has established it as a key figure in the cryptocurrency market. CEO Michael Saylor’s updates and posts have become closely followed by investors, as they often hint at future Bitcoin purchases, influencing market expectations.
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