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MicroStrategy acquires $1.1b in bitcoin

MicroStrategy, a business intelligence firm, has acquired 11,000 bitcoins, increasing its total holdings.

The purchase occurred between January 13 and January 20, 2025, and was disclosed in a filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Jan. 20.

The acquisition cost approximately US$1.1 billion, averaging US$101,191 per bitcoin.

MicroStrategy financed this purchase through the sale of 3,012,072 shares, generating the same amount.

Following this transaction, MicroStrategy’s total bitcoin holdings now stand at 461,000, valued at over US$48 billion at current market prices.

The company’s total investment of US$29.3 billion equates to an average acquisition cost of US$63,610 per bitcoin, including fees.

Recent MicroStrategy developments

Timeline
14-Jan-2025 💰 MicroStrategy buys $243m in bitcoin
  • MicroStrategy buys 2,530 bitcoins for $243M
  • Plans to raise $42B for future bitcoin acquisitions
06-Jan-2025 💰 MicroStrategy buys 1,070 bitcoins for $101m
  • MicroStrategy buys $101M in Bitcoin, 1,070 BTC
  • Total Bitcoin holdings now around $44.3B
24-Dec-2024 💰 MicroStrategy buys 5,262 more bitcoins for $561m
  • MicroStrategy acquires 5,262 bitcoins for $561M
  • Total holdings now 444,262 bitcoins worth $40B
17-Dec-2024 📈 MicroStrategy buys 15,350 bitcoins in $1.5b purchase
  • MicroStrategy buys $1.5B in bitcoin this week
  • Plans to raise $42B for future acquisitions

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