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MicroStrategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 471,100 BTC Worth $46 Billion

source-logo  bitcoinmagazine.com 28 January 2025 00:31, UTC
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MicroStrategy has once again solidified its position as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, announcing the acquisition of an additional 10,100 $BTC for $1.1 billion. The latest purchase, made at an average price of $105,596 per Bitcoin, occurred just before a market correction saw Bitcoin's price dip 6% below $100,000.

MicroStrategy has acquired 10,107 $BTC for ~$1.1 billion at ~$105,596 per bitcoin and has achieved $BTC Yield of 2.90% YTD 2025. As of 1/26/2025, we hodl 471,107 $BTC acquired for ~$30.4 billion at ~$64,511 per bitcoin. $MSTR https://t.co/UM5dGUS9Ma

— Michael Saylor⚡️ (@saylor) January 27, 2025

This purchase comes on the heels of the firm’s acquisition of 11,000 $BTC just days earlier, which brought its total holdings to 461,000 $BTC at an average cost of $63,610 per Bitcoin. With the latest transaction, MicroStrategy now holds an estimated 471,100 $BTC, valued at approximately $46 billion based on current market prices.

Funding the Bitcoin Stash

MicroStrategy financed these recent acquisitions through stock sales. The company successfully generated $1.1 billion by leveraging its shareholder-approved increase in authorized Class A common shares, expanding from 330 million to an unprecedented 10.3 billion shares. This decision, reported by Bloomberg, underscores the company’s aggressive commitment to its Bitcoin-focused treasury strategy.

A Bold Vision for Bitcoin

Michael Saylor, MicroStrategy’s co-founder and outspoken Bitcoin advocate, teased the latest purchase on social media, reiterating the firm’s unwavering dedication to Bitcoin as a treasury asset. This move aligns with the broader narrative of Bitcoin adoption in the U.S., where recent developments, including President Trump’s call for a national ‘digital asset stockpile,’ have fueled interest in Bitcoin’s role as a strategic reserve asset.

A Remarkable Streak

This latest purchase extends MicroStrategy’s buying streak to 12 consecutive weeks, cementing the company’s reputation as a relentless accumulator of Bitcoin. Despite market volatility and skepticism from traditional investors, MicroStrategy’s strategy has been clear: to double down on Bitcoin, positioning it as the centerpiece of its corporate treasury.

MicroStrategy's continued accumulation reflects not only the company’s confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value but also a potential paradigm shift in corporate treasury management as more firms begin to explore Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty.

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