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Story: MicroStrategy Buys $1.34B in Bitcoin, Total Holdings Now 568,840 BTC

By MikeT

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MicroStrategy, the enterprise software firm now better known for its aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy, has once again made headlines with a significant purchase.

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This strategic purchase was disclosed by company chairman Michael Saylor, a vocal advocate of Bitcoin who has been leading the company’s crypto buying spree since September 2020.

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MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin buying pattern has become more aggressive over time. While the firm initially acquired BTC on a monthly basis, it shifted to weekly purchases starting in…

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To finance this week’s billion-dollar buy, MicroStrategy utilized funds raised through its ongoing at-the-market (ATM) equity offering, a strategy that has become central to its…

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As of now, the total amount MicroStrategy has invested in Bitcoin stands at approximately $39.41 billion.

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One of the most vocal critics is Peter Schiff, a well-known Bitcoin skeptic. In response to the recent purchase, Schiff warned that further buying could drive up MicroStrategy’s…

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Nevertheless, Michael Saylor has shown no signs of backing down. In previous statements, Saylor has said he is committed to Bitcoin for the long term and is prepared to continue…

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The recent move further cements MicroStrategy’s role as a leading institutional supporter of Bitcoin.

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For now, the company’s Bitcoin holdings remain a core part of its identity and financial strategy.

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