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MicroStrategy buys 1,070 bitcoins for $101m

MicroStrategy Inc., a software company based in Tysons Corner, Virginia, has purchased US$101 million worth of bitcoin on December 30 and 31, 2024.

According to a filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, the company acquired 1,070 bitcoins at an average price of approximately US$94,000 each.

This acquisition aligns with MicroStrategy’s strategy to expand its bitcoin holdings, led by chairman and co-founder Michael Saylor.

The firm currently holds around US$44.3 billion in bitcoin as it positions itself as a significant player in the cryptocurrency market.

In addition, MicroStrategy has announced plans to raise up to US$2 billion through offerings of perpetual preferred stock in the first quarter of 2025.

Recent MicroStrategy developments

Timeline
04-Jan-2025 🚀 Cryptocurrency prices surge this year as bitcoin, altcoins gain
  • Bitcoin rises 2.9% to $97,526 this week
  • Altcoins surge over 4%, stocks like Coinbase up 5.6%
26-Dec-2024 💰 Bitcoin nears $100k as MicroStrategy buys more crypto
  • Bitcoin rises 0.32%, reaches $98,747 in Singapore
  • MicroStrategy’s $561M buy boosts crypto market recovery
24-Dec-2024 💰 MicroStrategy buys 5,262 more bitcoins for $561m
  • MicroStrategy acquires 5,262 bitcoins for $561M
  • Total holding now 444,262 bitcoins worth over $40B
17-Dec-2024 💰 MicroStrategy buys 15,350 bitcoins in $1.5b purchase
  • MicroStrategy buys $1.5B in bitcoin, totals $45B
  • Plans to raise $42B for more bitcoin purchases
10-Dec-2024 💰 MicroStrategy acquires 21,550 bitcoins for $2.1b

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