Executive Summary
The Story So Far
Why This Matters
Who Thinks What?
Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, has acquired an additional 397 Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $45.6 million, bringing its total holdings to 641,205 BTC. This latest purchase, made at an average price of $114,771 per coin, comes amid recent rocky price action for Bitcoin and a mixed reaction to the company’s latest quarterly earnings report.
Strategy’s Bitcoin Accumulation Continues
The Nasdaq-traded firm’s recent acquisition is one of its smaller buys in recent months, following a $43 million purchase the prior week and a $19 million acquisition the week before that. At Bitcoin’s current price of $107,774, Strategy’s total Bitcoin treasury is valued at approximately $69.1 billion.
Strategy began its Bitcoin accumulation strategy in August 2020, aiming to generate better returns for shareholders amidst inflation concerns. The company has since spent around $47.4 billion on Bitcoin, making it the largest corporate holder of the asset. This strategy allows investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin through MSTR shares without directly holding the cryptocurrency.
Market Reaction and Analyst Commentary
Following the news, Strategy stock (MSTR) traded 3.6% lower at approximately $266 per share on Monday morning in New York. Over the past month, MSTR has experienced a 24% decline.
The software firm’s third-quarter earnings report showed $2.8 billion in profits, attributed to its aggressive Bitcoin purchasing. However, analysts have noted a decline in its multiple to Net Asset Value (mNAV), a metric reflecting a firm’s share premium relative to its crypto holdings and its ability to execute its strategy.
While other companies have adopted similar Bitcoin and Ethereum accumulation strategies, some experts caution about the inherent risks involved. A prediction market by Myriad, a unit of Decrypt’s parent company Dastan, indicates that 96% of respondents do not believe Strategy will sell more Bitcoin this year.
Key Takeaways
Strategy continues its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation, adding 397 BTC for $45.6 million, increasing its total holdings to over 641,000 BTC. Despite the company’s strong profits in its latest quarter, its stock has seen a decline, and analysts are monitoring its mNAV. The firm remains the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, with its strategy attracting both followers and cautionary advice from market observers.
