Michael Saylor Sets $100 Billion Target For Bitcoin Credit Initiative
Michael Saylor, chairman of the largest public Bitcoin treasury company, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), is embarking on what could be his most daring financial venture yet: the introduction of perpetual preferred stock as a new funding mechanism. This new approach seeks to move away from traditional methods like common stock sales and convertible bonds, which have already helped Strategy amass $75 billion in Bitcoin assets. Saylor’s Bitcoin Credit Model The perpetual preferred stock, branded “Stretch,” offers a unique financial structure—these securities do not mature and can....
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Michael Saylor defended Strategy’s Bitcoin-backed credit model after critics argued that the company’s STRC dividend structure resembled a Ponzi scheme, saying the business is built around monetizing Bitcoin capital gains rather than relying on perpetual equity issuance. Speaking in an interview shared via X on May 9, Saylor addressed the market reaction to Strategy’s recent […]
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Strategy, previously known as MicroStrategy, earned a $5.8 billion profit on its Bitcoin investments in the first quarter of 2025. The company now wants to pour even more money into the cryptocurrency, according to details provided by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor. Related Reading: Bold Call: Bitcoin Could Soar To $210K This Year, Says Research Chief Bitcoin Yield Expands As Company Increases Holdings The business intelligence firm experienced its Bitcoin yield increase by nearly 14% since January. The yield represents both possible income and capital appreciation from Strategy’s....