MicroStrategy Adds 15,350 Bitcoin Through $1.5B Share Sale as BTC Nears Peak

Software company continues controversial crypto strategy with $750m stock offering to fund purchases

  • MicroStrategy acquires 15,350 additional Bitcoin for $1.5 billion through share sales.
  • Company now holds 439,000 BTC at an average purchase price of $61,725.
  • MSTR stock trades at 2.22X premium to net asset value, down from 3.4X in November.
  • Michael Saylor serves as minority voter and chairman following 2022 legal settlement.
  • Company set to join Nasdaq-100 index and benefit from new FASB accounting rules in January.

MicroStrategy Inc. expanded its bitcoin holdings by purchasing 15,350 BTC for $1.5 billion, bringing its total position to 439,000 coins. The company’s latest acquisition, funded through dilutive share sales, comes as bitcoin trades near record highs above $106,000.

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Share Dilution Strategy Raises Questions

MicroStrategy’s aggressive acquisition strategy, led by Chairman Michael Saylor, relies on at-the-market (ATM) share sales, which has targeted $21 billion in its current financing round. The company’s stock price remains 80% below its November peak of $548.20, despite bitcoin’s strong performance.

The company’s strategy centers on accretive dilution, a process where new shares are issued at a premium to the underlying bitcoin value. This approach has resulted in a 72.4% increase in BTC per share year-to-date, accounting for dilution.

Institutional Recognition and Accounting Changes

Two significant developments may affect MicroStrategy’s market position:

  • Inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 index, providing access to passive investment flows through funds like QQQ
  • New Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) rules allowing the reporting of unrealized bitcoin gains starting January 1

The company’s NAV premium (the ratio between market value and bitcoin holdings) currently stands at 2.22X, down from 3.4X during its peak valuation. This metric indicates investors still value MicroStrategy’s shares substantially above their underlying bitcoin assets, despite recent market volatility.

Saylor’s position within the company has evolved following a 2022 legal settlement, limiting his role to minority voter and chairman, preventing him from serving as CEO. Despite these changes, the company maintains its aggressive bitcoin acquisition strategy, though some shareholders have expressed concerns about continued dilution effects.

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