MicroStrategy Buys 5,445 BTC at $27,053 Led by Michael Saylor

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MicroStrategy, the business intelligence firm known for its significant Bitcoin investments, has added to its cryptocurrency holdings with a recent purchase of 5,445 BTC at an average price of $27,053 per coin. This move reflects a 9% lower average purchase price compared to the firm’s previous Bitcoin acquisitions.

Purchase

Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of MicroStrategy, made the announcement of the BTC acquisition on September 25th. The firm acquired the 5,445 BTC for a total of $147.3 million in cash. The purchase occurred between August 1st and September 24th, as revealed in a Form 8-K filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Holdings

As of September 24th, MicroStrategy and its subsidiaries held a combined total of approximately 158,245 BTC. These holdings were acquired at an average purchase price of approximately $29,582 per coin, including fees and expenses. The aggregate purchase price for MicroStrategy’s entire Bitcoin portfolio now stands at $4.68 billion.

Market Context

This latest purchase coincides with a period of relatively sideways trading for Bitcoin, which has been hovering around $26,000 in recent weeks. After briefly touching $28,000 on August 29th, Bitcoin saw a dip to as low as $25,000 on September 11th. At the time of reporting, Bitcoin is priced at $26,081, marking a 1.9% decrease over the past 24 hours and a roughly 4% decline over the past week, based on data from CoinGecko.

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MicroStrategy’s Ongoing Bullish Stance

MicroStrategy’s latest Bitcoin acquisition reaffirms the company’s unwavering bullish stance on the cryptocurrency. In June 2023, the firm made headlines by purchasing 12,333 BTC for $347 million at an average price of $29,668 per coin. This strategic approach aligns with MicroStrategy’s belief in the long-term potential of Bitcoin as a store of value.

Financial Performance

In Q1 2023, MicroStrategy reported its first profitable quarter since 2020, thanks in part to a one-time income tax benefit. The company continued to maintain profitability in the subsequent quarter, revealing a net income of $22.2 million in early August.

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