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Story: Arca CIO Pushes Back Against Claims That Strategy (MSTR) Faces Forced Bitcoin-Sale Risk

By Sakamoto Nashi

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Dorman Rejects Forced-Selling Claims. In response, Dorman posted on X pushing back against what he called “stupid, inaccurate takes”…

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Schiff Levels New Criticism at Strategy’s Model. Schiff’s arguments center on the firm’s preferred equity program, which offers high yields to…

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Market Performance Adds Fuel to the Discussion. Strategy’s stock has faced pressure throughout 2025 even as the company continues to acquire…

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Strategy’s Valuation Remains Near Net Asset Levels. Data from StrategyTracker shows that Strategy currently trades at a diluted market net asset value…

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Looking Ahead. For now, Dorman’s take suggests that fears of forced Bitcoin selling are overstated.

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Concerns over Strategy’s leveraged Bitcoin strategy resurfaced this week as critics questioned whether Michael Saylor’s company could withstand prolonged market pressure.

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The renewed debate came following a series of comments from gold advocate and longtime Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff, who argued that Strategy — formerly MicroStrategy and now…

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According to Dorman, this scenario is highly unlikely for several reasons:

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Strong board control: Saylor controls roughly 42% of voting power, making an activist takeover or forced restructuring “almost impossible.”

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Debt structure without liquidation triggers: None of Strategy’s outstanding debt includes covenants that would require selling Bitcoin to maintain compliance.

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Positive cash flow: The company’s legacy software business continues to generate revenue, which helps support interest obligations.

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Common lending behavior: Dorman added that companies rarely default simply because debt maturity dates approach.

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Dorman’s comments aim to counter the growing perception online that Strategy’s leveraged Bitcoin strategy could lead to mandatory asset liquidation.

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He also suggested that reduced demand could trigger a downward cycle that places stress on the company’s financial model.

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Strategy’s stock has faced pressure throughout 2025 even as the company continues to acquire additional Bitcoin. Shares closed at $199.74 on Friday, down 4.

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