MicroStrategy, the leading corporate investor in bitcoin, has increased its holdings by purchasing an additional 3,000 $BTC for $155 million.
This transaction, carried out between February 15th and February 25th, was revealed in a recent SEC filing. The bitcoins were acquired at an average cost of $51,813 per token, reflecting the company’s continued confidence in the digital currency’s value.
MicroStrategy has acquired an additional 3,000 BTC for ~$155 million at an average price of $51,813 per #bitcoin. As of 2/25/24, @MicroStrategy now hodls 193,000 $BTC acquired for ~$6.09 billion at an average price of $31,544 per bitcoin. $MSTR https://t.co/micudbYf3P
— Michael Saylor⚡️ (@saylor) February 26, 2024
Following this acquisition, MicroStrategy’s total bitcoin inventory has reached 193,000 coins, bought at an aggregate cost of $6.09 billion.
This averages to $31,544 per bitcoin, as announced by Michael Saylor, the company’s Executive Chairman, on social media platforms. The strategic purchases underscore MicroStrategy’s bullish stance on bitcoin as a long-term investment.
As of the latest market data, bitcoin is trading at $51,366, positioning MicroStrategy’s investment at an unrealized profit of approximately $3.8 billion. This significant gain underscores the potential returns of investing in digital currencies, despite their known volatility.
In addition to its cryptocurrency achievements, MicroStrategy’s stock (MSTR) has also seen a positive impact, with a 1.1% increase in pre-market trading, reaching $695. This uptick reflects investor confidence in the company’s investment strategy and its potential for future growth.
MicroStrategy’s aggressive accumulation of bitcoin highlights the increasing acceptance of cryptocurrencies among institutional investors. As the digital currency landscape continues to evolve, MicroStrategy’s sizable bitcoin portfolio places it at the forefront of corporate investment in the sector, signaling a strong belief in the long-term value proposition of bitcoin.
