After completing the latest purchase, Metaplanet holds 203,734 BTC bought at an average price of around $62,000 per coin.
Saylor’s comments came during a wide-reaching discussion with Bitcoin podcast host Robin Seyr.
Dell's message on X follows his $2.1 billion cash out from his Dell Technologies Class C common stock holdings.
Bitcoin (BTC), the leading cryptocurrency, has regained momentum, bouncing off a weekly low of $64,000 to find support above $65,000, halting last week’s downtrend. This price recovery may be due to another significant investment round by business intelligence company MicroStrategy, led by Bitcoin bull Michael Saylor. The company announced on Thursday the acquisition of an additional 11,931 BTC valued at approximately $786.0 million, further solidifying its position as a major institutional holder of the digital asset. MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Holdings Surge To Nearly $15 Billion MicroStrategy’s Chairman and Co-founder, Michael Saylor, revealed the latest acquisition in a social media post. The company purchased 11,931 Bitcoin between April 27 and June 19, utilizing proceeds from convertible notes and excess cash at an average price of $65,883 per Bitcoin. Notably, the recent purchases increased MicroStrategy’s overall Bitcoin holdings to an impressive 226,331 BTC, acquired at a total cost of $8.3 billion, currently valued at approximately $14.9 billion. Related Reading: Solana Could Face A 41% Crash, Warns Mechanism Capital Co-Founder Saylor’s interest in Bitcoin dates back to 2020, when he began purchasing the cryptocurrency as a hedge against inflation and an alternative to holding cash. Since then, Bitcoin has experienced substantial growth, appreciating around 600% since Saylor’s initial investments. The recent purchase by MicroStrategy comes at a time when market sentiment towards Bitcoin is mixed. Market intelligence platform Santiment reports that the community is “mainly fearful” or disinterested as Bitcoin’s price hovers between $64,000 and $65,000. However, Santiment suggests that BTC trader fatigue, combined with whale accumulation exemplified by MicroStrategy’s latest acquisition, often leads to price bounces “that reward the patient,” as seen in the image above. BTC’s Cycle Top To Reach New Heights Despite the current mixed sentiment in the market, most experts and analysts are forecasting a cycle top for Bitcoin beyond the current all-time highs. Market analyst Crypto Con recently used Fibonacci retracements to forecast conservative and less conservative potential cycle top targets. According to Crypto Con’s analysis, the .618 Fibonacci retracement level has proven reliable for previous Bitcoin cycle tops. Extension levels can be derived by retracing from the cycle bottom to the top of the first move. The cycle tops of 2013 and 2017 were predicted at 4.618, while the 2021 top was forecasted at the 5.618 level. For the current cycle, the conservative target for the cycle top is $106,000, while the less conservative target stands at $161,000, according to Crypto Con. Related Reading: SEC Drama Fuels XRP Rally: Open Interest Skyrockets Adding to the positive sentiment, wealth management firm Bernstein has made bold predictions for Bitcoin’s future price trajectory. Despite arguments from bears that the Bitcoin ETF trade is over and early allocations were driven by retail investors, Bernstein holds a different viewpoint. The firm emphasizes that Bitcoin ETFs are on the verge of approvals at major wirehouses and large private bank platforms in this year’s third or fourth quarter. These potential approvals and institutional interest act as a catalyst for adoption. Bernstein expects Bitcoin to reach a cycle high of approximately $200,000 by 2025, $500,000 by 2029, and an impressive $1 million by 2033. The firm asserts that institutional investors are evaluating “net long” positions, indicating a growing interest in the cryptocurrency. At the time of writing, BTC has limited its losses in the 7-day time frame to 3.6%, resulting in a current trading price of $65,170 for the largest cryptocurrency on the market. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
The proceedings of the issuance will be used to acquire more bitcoin and for general corporate affairs.
MicroStrategy upsizes its convertible senior notes offering to $700 million, earmarking proceeds for Bitcoin purchases and corporate purposes.
According to Bernstein, Bitcoin may reach $1 million by 2033, with MicroStrategy's strategic holdings poised to benefit.
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Big shorters have placed significant bets on Michael Saylor’s business intelligence and software firm, MicroStrategy, selling stocks worth approximately $6.9 billion. Despite the substantial short positions, MicroStrategy stocks (MSTR), have continued to rise, outperforming investor expectations. MicroStrategy Big Shorters Lose Confidence MicroStrategy short sellers are currently losing confidence as the price of MSTR stocks has […]
Earlier today, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved 19b-4 fillings for eight spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), paving the way for the highly anticipated institutional adoption of the second most valuable coin. The decision comes after months of uncertainty and less than six months after the regulator approved spot Bitcoin ETFs. For all that the crypto community can remember this week, the regulator uncharacteristically “scrambled” and hastily communicated to spot ETF issuers to make amends to their applications. Related Reading: Ready For Liftoff: XRP Price Primed To Skyrocket Before November Did MicroStrategy Make A Mistake Choosing Bitcoin Over Ethereum? With spot Ethereum ETFs likely to be issued in the next few weeks, one analyst on X now thinks Michael Saylor, the former CEO of MicroStrategy, missed big rewards by choosing Bitcoin over Ethereum. As of May 24, MicroStrategy, a business intelligence firm and now one of the biggest public companies in the United States, has been increasing its BTC holdings over the years. According to Bitcoin Treasuries, MicroStrategy is the largest public company holding BTC, controlling 214,400 BTC worth over $14 billion at press time. However, with the United States SEC setting the ball rolling for spot Ethereum ETFs, the analyst is now pointing out a hypothetical scenario. If MicroStrategy had chosen ETH over BTC, their holding would have been worth over $19 billion at spot rates. This level means MicroStrategy would be up over $4 billion. Assuming the business intelligence firm had chosen to buy and not hold but stake, their total holdings would be worth over $20.9 billion as of late May 2024. ETH Trading At A Huge Discount: Will It Replicate BTC’s Success? Looking at the aftermath of the approval and trading of spot Bitcoin ETFs, it becomes apparent that Ethereum prices might be significantly undervalued at spot rates. After a brief dip in mid-January, BTC prices surged, propelling Ethereum to a high of $4,100. In contrast, the world’s most valuable coin soared to breach $70,000 and set all-time highs at around $74,000. With 19b-4 forms from eight ETF issuers, including BlackRock and Fidelity, approved, the only hurdle is the approval of S-1 registration statements. There might be delays in this round. However, the United States SEC green lights, spot Ethereum ETF shares will begin trading. Related Reading: Bitcoin Disappoints With Fall To $67,000, But Analyst Says Investors Should Not Be Fazed. Here’s Why Still, it is important to note that spot Ethereum ETF issuers will hold ETH via a regulated custodian and not stake. Feature image from DALLE, chart from TradingView
Japan-based Metaplanet has acquired additional Bitcoin, according to a May 10 disclosure statement on social media platform X. The firm revealed that it bought 19.87 BTC on April 23 at an average price of 10.06 million yen, equivalent to $64,664 each. This purchase amounted to 200 million yen, approximately $1.28 million. This acquisition brings Metaplanet’s […]
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MicroStrategy’s chairman, Michael Saylor, revealed the firm’s ambitious plan to introduce a decentralized identity solution called MicroStrategy Orange on the Bitcoin network during his Bitcoin For Corporations talk on May 1. Saylor underlined the potential of establishing a universal standard with the distinctive orange checkmark, envisioning it as a global alternative to the commonly recognized […]
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MicroStrategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has officially launched a groundbreaking decentralized identity system named ‘MicroStrategy Orange’. This innovative solution was introduced by Michael Saylor, the company’s executive chairman, during their ‘Bitcoin For Corporations’ conference on May 1. MicroStrategy’s Bold Move Into Bitcoin-Powered DIDs MicroStrategy Orange is engineered to utilize the Bitcoin network’s robust […]
Saylor's positive Bitcoin view persists despite a recent dip; meanwhile, market sentiment remains bullish ahead of the halving.
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Bitcoin’s rally is likely influenced by persistent inflation, student debt forgiveness policies, and global trade restrictions.
Kerrisdale Capital, a hedge fund, today disclosed a nuanced investment thesis: going long on Bitcoin while concurrently taking a short position on MicroStrategy shares. This move is predicated on the assessment that MicroStrategy, which has positioned itself as a de facto Bitcoin investment vehicle, is trading at a significantly unjustified premium to the underlying cryptocurrency […]
The bitcoin price implied by MicroStrategy’s share price is $177K, 2 ½ times the spot price of the cryptocurrency, the report said.
MicroStrategy and Coinbase's stock prices could shoot up if short sellers bail out, according to a report by data analytics firm S3 Partners.
MicroStrategy now holds approximately 214,246 BTC ($13.5 billion), which is more than 1% of all the 21 million bitcoin that will ever exist.
MicroStrategy keeps aggressively buying Bitcoin while completing another $603.75 million offering of convertible notes.
MicroStrategy could raise as much as $600 million from its latest convertible debt offering to purchase more Bitcoin. However, JPMorgan analysts have reportedly cautioned that the firm’s reliance on debt to purchase Bitcoin could exacerbate a market downturn. The firm, led by BTC advocate Michael Saylor, has acquired over 15,000 BTC worth nearly $1 billion […]
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The firm announced its plans to raise $500 million in a debt offering on Wednesday only days after purchasing 12,000 BTC with the proceeds of a previous $700 million offering.
American business intelligence and software development company, MicroStrategy has unveiled new plans to acquire an additional Bitcoin, further bolstering its already substantial BTC holdings. MicroStrategy Mega Bitcoin Purchase In The Works In a recent press release published on MicroStrategy’s official website, the software development company announced plans to raise $500 million in convertible debt offerings to purchase more Bitcoin. Just a few days ago the company had sold approximately $800 million in convertible debt offerings, using the proceeds of the sale to acquire about 12,000 BTC valued at about $821.7 million at the time. Related Reading: Shiba Inu Whales Are Accumulating SHIB, Do They Know Something You Don’t? Quite frankly, MicroStrategy seems to be on a full-blown Bitcoin acquisition spree, potentially attributed to the cryptocurrency’s massive bullish rallies recently and its surge to new all-time highs. As of March 11, 2024, the business intelligence firm possesses a total of 205,000 BTC, worth over $15 billion based on CoinMarketCap’s Bitcoin price of $73,411, at the time of writing. With its latest purchase of 12,000 BTC, MicroStrategy has finally surpassed the Bitcoin holdings of BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). Additionally, the software development company has secured the top position as the leading public company with the largest Bitcoin holdings, surpassing the holdings of both Tesla and Coinbase. As of March 2024, MicroStrategy’s market capitalization has surged to $29.96 billion, reflecting an increase of 10.85% in the last 24 hours. The company is also presently ranked as the world’s 642nd most valuable company by market capitalization. MicroStrategy Sets Sights On Convertible Senior Notes Offerings Since the start of the year, MicroStrategy has purchased nearly 16,000 BTC. This time around the company has chosen to raise capital through convertible senior notes, marking a shift from the previous year when most of its funds for acquiring BTC were generated from equity. According to Market Watch’s report, the business intelligence firm’s stock value has also been on the rise recently, with MSTR prices witnessing an impressive 145% increase in a month. Related Reading: Ethereum Is Not Done: Crypto Analyst Sets New $5,000 Target As stated in its press release, the company intends to sell convertible senior notes to qualified institutional buyers. MicroStrategy has revealed plans to grant early purchasers of the notes an option to buy up to an additional $75 million worth of the notes within 13 days after the initial issuance. The software development firm has disclosed that the notes will remain unsecured, with interests payable semi-annually starting in September 2024. Additionally, MicroStrategy will have the right to redeem the notes from March 2028 or holders can request for the company to make a repurchase, with conversion terms determined at the offering’s prices. The proceeds and excess funds generated from its upcoming $500 million convertible senior notes sale will be used to expand MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin holdings and for general corporate purposes. BTC price falls to $72,700 | Source: BTCUSD on Tradingview.com Featured image from The Guardian, chart from Tradingview.com
The convertible notes Coinbase wants to sell include provisions aimed at aiding its stock investors.
Appearing on CNBC after his company on Monday announced the purchase of an additional 12,000 of bitcoin {{BTC]], MicroStrategy (MSTR) Executive Chairman Michael Saylor said the crypto will be a much more valuable asset than gold in the future.
According to data from BitMEX, BlackRock's IBIT now has nearly 198,000 Bitcoin, outpacing MicroStrategy’s holdings.
The firm had previously announced a $600 million convertible raise on March 4.
MicroStrategy is the largest corporate owner of bitcoin, holding roughly $13 billion worth of BTC.
Bitcoin could target $58,000 after the breakout, Swissblock analysts suggested.