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Story: MicroStrategy Plans Fresh Bitcoin Buy as Price Hits $66K

By Dan Saada

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MicroStrategy wants more Bitcoin. The company led by Michael Saylor said it's planning another major purchase as Bitcoin trades near $66,000, adding to its already massive $48.

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Saylor's firm has been on a Bitcoin buying spree for years now, pretty much turning itself into a crypto proxy play for investors who want exposure without buying Bitcoin directly.

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But the volatility doesn't scare Saylor off. He's been one of Bitcoin's loudest cheerleaders, constantly posting updates and insights on social media about why he thinks digital…

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Wall Street's watching every move here because when MicroStrategy buys, Bitcoin often moves.

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The board hasn't approved final numbers yet. Details remain under wraps until they meet. For more details, see Bitcoin Hits ,000 Then Crashes as.

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MicroStrategy plans to fund the purchase through a mix of cash and debt, similar to previous deals that included convertible bond offerings.

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Some analysts think MicroStrategy's aggressive buying could inspire other companies to follow suit.

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The upcoming board meeting is crucial for both MicroStrategy and the broader crypto market. Whatever amount they decide on - and however they choose to finance it - will likely…

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Bitcoin's price movements around $66,000 have created both opportunity and risk for companies considering similar strategies.

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Market participants are keeping close tabs on the timing and size of MicroStrategy's next move.

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Saylor remains unfazed by the ups and downs, viewing Bitcoin's volatility as part of its natural evolution toward becoming a mainstream store of value.

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The company's Bitcoin strategy has attracted scrutiny from regulators and accounting experts who question whether such concentrated cryptocurrency exposure creates systemic risks…

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Meanwhile, other corporate Bitcoin holders are watching MicroStrategy's moves closely. Tesla, Block, and Coinbase have much smaller Bitcoin positions relative to their market…

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