MicroStrategy’s $425M Bitcoin Bet ‘Elevating Firm’s Profile,’ Say Executives
Bitcoin is boosting MicroStrategy's market visibility, say executives. Revenues rose 6.4% year-over-year and the company notched a net loss of $14.2 million for the quarter.
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MicroStrategy, a publicly traded business intelligence company, is facing new heat as world-class economist Peter Schiff unleashes a blistering takedown of the firm’s all-in Bitcoin (BTC) bet. As the price of Bitcoin slides below key levels, Schiff has warned that MicroStrategy’s model cannot sustain itself, arguing that a critical flaw could push the company into […]
MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor has no intention of selling from his firm’s $5-billion Bitcoin chest despite a 40% drop in the value. Despite a 40% drop in the value of Bitcoin (BTC), MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor has no intention of selling his firm’s $5-billion stash.Even if BTC suffers a lengthy bear market, Saylor told Bloomberg that he is a “Bitcoin bull” and does not intend to alter MicroStrategy’s multi-billion-dollar BTC acquisition plan. He took a firm stance against cashing out BTC:“Never. No. We’re not sellers. We’re only acquiring and holding Bitcoin, right? That’s our....
As MicroStrategy stock slumps, Michael Saylor remains confident Bitcoin holdings will cover a potential margin-call on BTC-backed loans. MicroStrategy’s CEO and Bitcoin proponent Michael Saylor is confident his firm’s BTC holdings will more than cover a potential margin call on Bitcoin-backed loans.The American business intelligence and software giant made headlines in 2021 with a number of major investments into Bitcoin. Saylor was a driving force behind MicroStrategy’s decision to convert its treasury reserve into BTC holdings.Global markets have suffered major losses in early May and....
MicroStrategy’s ongoing “Bitcoin Acquisition Strategy” sees it continue to take on debt to buy more BTC. Why do investors remain excited? The post Why Investors Are So Excited About MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Acquisition Plan appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine.