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- MicroStrategy now holds 471,107 $BTC, worth over $48 billion, expanding through equity.
- $STRK preferred stock aims to raise $250M for MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin acquisitions.
- MicroStrategy’s recent $BTC buy averages $105,596 per token, increasing total holdings.
MicroStrategy which leads corporate Bitcoin ownership disclosed a major growth of its cryptocurrency asset base. MicroStrategy spent $1.1 billion to acquire 10,107 Bitcoin which bought tokens at $105,596 each on average. The new acquisition brings MicroStrategy’s total Bitcoin count to 471,107 $BTC with a market value surpassing $48 billion.
MicroStrategy matches its assertive plan on gathering financing through equity and debt to support increases in Bitcoin reserves with this acquisition. A temporary decrease in portfolio value by 6.29% moved convinced the firm remains dedicated to maintaining Bitcoin as a key treasury reserve asset for its long-term goals. Bitcoin acquisitions experienced losses for MicroStrategy only twice which shows their positive return on Bitcoin holdings overall.
$MSTR today announced the launch of $STRK, a new convertible preferred stock offering available to institutional investors & select retail investors. To view the investor presentation video, learn more about participating, & access key details, click here.https://t.co/xB5GQG1uXP
— Michael Saylor⚡️ (@saylor) January 27, 2025
$STRK Preferred Stock Offering Seeks $250 Million
To further strengthen its Bitcoin acquisition strategy, MicroStrategy announced a public offering of its Series A Perpetual Strike Preferred Stock ($STRK). The company aims to issue 2.5 million shares, with proceeds expected to raise $250 million. This funding will support ongoing corporate operations, including future Bitcoin acquisitions and general working capital needs.
Each $STRK share has a $100 liquidation preference and offers cumulative fixed-rate quarterly dividends starting March 31, 2025. Shareholders may receive dividends in cash, Class A common stock, or a mix of both. Under specific conditions, $STRK shares can also be converted into Class A common stock.
The preferred stock also provides the company flexibility to redeem shares under certain conditions, including significant drops in liquidation value or tax-related scenarios. These features position $STRK as an attractive financial instrument, combining the benefits of regular dividends with exposure to Bitcoin’s growth potential.
MicroStrategy’s Financial Moves Reflect Market Confidence
The $STRK offering comes on the heels of MicroStrategy’s recent shareholder decision to expand its authorized Class A common shares and preferred stock significantly. This increase has enabled the company to execute large-scale Bitcoin purchases, such as the $1.1 billion acquisition funded through the sale of over 2.7 million shares of Class A common stock.
Furthermore, the firm redeemed a $1.05 billion tranche of 2027 convertible senior notes, offering investors the option to convert notes into Class A stock at $142 per share. These measures underline MicroStrategy’s robust financial planning and its confidence in Bitcoin as a long-term asset.