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Bitcoin nears $100k as MicroStrategy buys more crypto

Bitcoin rose by 0.32% on Thursday, reaching US$98,747 in Singapore after hitting an intraday high of US$99,876.70.

The broader cryptocurrency market, including Ether, Solana, and Dogecoin, also experienced a minor recovery, increasing by 0.2% following a decline on Wednesday.

The increase in Bitcoin’s value is linked to MicroStrategy Inc.’s recent filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

MicroStrategy, which has shifted from a software firm to a significant Bitcoin investor, recently acquired US$561 million worth of the cryptocurrency.

Recent MicroStrategy developments

Timeline
24-Dec-2024 💰 MicroStrategy buys 5,262 more bitcoins for $561m
  • MicroStrategy acquires 5,262 bitcoins for $561M
  • Total holdings now at 444,262 bitcoins valued over $40B
17-Dec-2024 💰 MicroStrategy buys 15,350 bitcoins in $1.5b purchase
  • MicroStrategy buys $1.5B in Bitcoin again
  • Plans to raise $42B for future acquisitions
10-Dec-2024 💰 MicroStrategy acquires 21,550 bitcoins for $2.1b
  • MicroStrategy buys 21,550 bitcoins for $2.1B
  • Funds raised by selling over 5.4M shares
30-Nov-2024 📈 Bitcoin nears $100k after 38% rise in November
  • Bitcoin rose 38% in November, strong month
  • Market influenced by US election, ETFs saw record inflows
26-Nov-2024 ₿ MicroStrategy makes record $5b bitcoin purchase
  • MicroStrategy buys 55,500 bitcoin for $97.8K each
  • Total bitcoin holdings rise to 386,700, worth $37B

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