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MicroStrategy acquires 21,550 bitcoins for $2.1b

Business intelligence firm MicroStrategy has acquired about 21,550 bitcoins.

The purchase, made from December 2 to December 8, 2024, was for US$2.1 billion in cash.

The acquisition was funded by selling over 5.4 million shares of the company’s stock, generating approximately US$2.13 billion during the same period.

As of December 8, 2024, MicroStrategy owns 423,650 bitcoins, totaling US$25.6 billion.

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