MicroStrategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 471,100 BTC Worth $46 Billion
MicroStrategy has once again solidified its position as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, announcing the acquisition of an additional 10,100 BTC for $1.1 billion. The latest purchase, made at an average price of $105,596 per Bitcoin, occurred just before a market correction saw Bitcoin's price dip 6% below $100,000.
MicroStrategy has acquired 10,107 BTC for ~$1.1 billion at ~$105,596 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 2.90% YTD 2025. As of 1/26/2025, we hodl 471,107 $BTC acquired for ~$30.4 billion at ~$64,511 per bitcoin. $MSTR https://t.co/UM5dGUS9Ma
Michael Saylor (@saylor) January 27, 2025
This purchase comes on the heels of the firms acquisition of 11,000 BTC just days earlier, which brought its total holdings to 461,000 BTC at an average cost of $63,610 per Bitcoin. With the latest transaction, MicroStrategy now holds an estimated 471,100 BTC, valued at approximately $46 billion based on current market prices.
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Funding the Bitcoin Stash
MicroStrategy financed these recent acquisitions through stock sales. The company successfully generated $1.1 billion by leveraging its shareholder-approved increase in authorized Class A common shares, expanding from 330 million to an unprecedented 10.3 billion shares. This decision, reported by Bloomberg, underscores the companys aggressive commitment to its Bitcoin-focused treasury strategy.
A Bold Vision for Bitcoin
Michael Saylor, MicroStrategys co-founder and outspoken Bitcoin advocate, teased the latest purchase on social media, reiterating the firms unwavering dedication to Bitcoin as a treasury asset. This move aligns with the broader narrative of Bitcoin adoption in the U.S., where recent developments, including President Trumps call for a national digital asset stockpile, have fueled interest in Bitcoins role as a strategic reserve asset.
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A Remarkable Streak
This latest purchase extends MicroStrategys buying streak to 12 consecutive weeks, cementing the companys reputation as a relentless accumulator of Bitcoin. Despite market volatility and skepticism from traditional investors, MicroStrategys strategy has been clear: to double down on Bitcoin, positioning it as the centerpiece of its corporate treasury.
JUST IN: For the 12th week in a row, Michael Saylor posts the Saylor #Bitcoin tracker
Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) January 26, 2025
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MicroStrategy's continued accumulation reflects not only the companys confidence in Bitcoins long-term value but also a potential paradigm shift in corporate treasury management as more firms begin to explore Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty.
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