MARA Holdings climbed on completing an $850 million offering of a zero-coupon convertible senior note.
For companies like MicroStrategy, convertible senior notes provide low-interest financing and flexible capital without diluting shareholders.
Despite a notable pause in its upward trend, Bitcoin (BTC) is approaching the landmark $100,000 mark, fueled by expectations of supportive policies for the sector from US President-elect Donald Trump. On Tuesday, the largest digital asset traded above the key $95,000 mark, acting as support for the past 24 hours. This reflects a remarkable surge of over 40% since Trump’s election victory on November 5. Could A National BTC Reserve Become Reality? Trump’s administration is expected to reverse the Biden administration’s stringent regulations on digital assets, which could significantly alter the landscape for cryptocurrencies in the US. The Republican party is already positioning crypto-friendly candidates to lead key regulatory bodies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Related Reading: XRP Q3 Overview: Key Metrics Suggest A Bright Future For The Third Biggest Crypto Additionally, discussions within Trump’s transition team have included the potential creation of a dedicated White House position focused on digital-asset policy. President-elect Trump has voiced ambitions to establish the US as the global hub for cryptocurrency, even proposing the concept of a national Bitcoin reserve. However, analysts express skepticism about the practicality of this idea. Jaret Seiberg from TD Cowen noted that while Trump may advocate for a Bitcoin reserve in public forums, it would require significant political capital to implement, especially given his firm stance on maintaining the US dollar’s status as the world’s primary currency. Crypto advocate Paul Atkins is considered a strong candidate to replace outgoing SEC chairman Gary Gensler. The current chair officially announced his resignation last week, effective January 20, the day of Trump’s inauguration. Gensler has played a key role in enforcing compliance in the digital asset space, especially after a tumultuous 2022 that saw a significant market downturn and significant financial losses for investors following the implosion of the once Sam Bankman-led FTX exchange. Political Instability In South Korea Drives Bitcoin Prices Below $72,000 Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, such as XRP and Dogecoin (DOGE), have experienced notable price discrepancies in South Korea due to local political instability. Following the imposition and subsequent rescinding of martial law by President Yoon Suk Yeol, Bitcoin’s price on South Korean exchanges dipped below $72,000 at one point, reflecting heightened risk aversion among investors. Related Reading: CryptoQuant CEO Warns Not To Short XRP Due To Insider Whale Activity However, the overall cryptocurrency market has seen a staggering increase since Trump was declared president-elect, with total market capitalization rising by approximately $1.3 trillion, according to data from CoinGecko. At the time of writing, BTC is trading at $95,840, posting slight losses of 0.2%, but halting the upward trend seen over the past few months. Over the past 8 hours, attention has shifted to altcoins such as BNB, which hit a new record high, and XRP, which is trading just 20% below its all-time high. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
BlackRock’s IBIT now holds 2.38% of all Bitcoin, with its latest filing showing it has 500,380 BTC on its books.
Corporate Bitcoin adoption is "going parabolic," and early birds have little to worry about when it comes to BTC price corrections.
As November concludes and December begins, business intelligence firm MicroStrategy has significantly accelerated its Bitcoin (BTC) acquisitions, slightly surpassing the milestone of 400,000 BTC in its portfolio. This purchase surge comes just over a month after the company announced ambitious plans to raise $21 billion through stock sales to fund additional Bitcoin acquisitions. $1.5 Billion From Stock Sale Into Bitcoin In the past week alone, MicroStrategy sold 3.7 million MSTR shares, generating approximately $1.5 billion in proceeds, which were promptly reinvested into Bitcoin. This marks the fourth consecutive week of Bitcoin purchases by the company. Related Reading: XRP Reaches 6-Year High – Whales And STH Accumulate Together According to Bloomberg data, MicroStrategy has approximately $11.3 billion remaining in stock issuance under its at-the-market share program. This initiative is part of a broader goal to reach $21 billion in funding through fixed-income securities by 2027. The most recent filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), shows that the company acquired 15,400 Bitcoin from November 25 to December 1, at an average price of about $95,976 per token. Since November 11, the company has invested over $13.5 billion in BTC in three batches, bringing its total holdings to approximately $38 billion, or 402,100 BTC as of today, at an average purchase price of $56,658 per coin. Crypto Mining Firms Shift Strategies MicroStrategy’s aggressive purchasing strategy has attracted attention from other companies looking to replicate its success. For instance, MARA Holdings, a cryptocurrency mining company, announced on Monday that it had acquired $618 million worth of Bitcoin over the past two months. The company is also pursuing a $700 million convertible senior note offering, with plans to allocate some of the net proceeds towards further Bitcoin purchases. This trend is notable, particularly as crypto mining stocks have struggled this year, especially after the Halving of Bitcoin rewards in April. Related Reading: Fantom Price Breakout: Analyst Shares Anatomy Of FTM’s 18,000% Move To $150 By 2025 This event has prompted miners like MARA to adopt a treasury strategy focused on accumulating Bitcoin rather than selling it. Despite experiencing a 44% drop earlier this year, MARA’s shares have rebounded and are currently up 8% year-to-date. Similarly, Riot Platforms, another mining company, has announced plans to temporarily halt the sale of mined BTC in order to increase its holdings after seeing its share value drop 20% this year, following a significant 59% drop in September. At the time of writing, the market’s leading cryptocurrency is trading at $95,180, down 1.6% in the 24-hour time frame. This has been a continuous pattern over the past 10 days, as the BTC price has been consolidating between $91,000 and $98,000, failing to retest its record high of $99,540 and the evasive $100,000 milestone. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
An unusual BTC price reaction to MicroStrategy’s latest confirmation of increased BTC exposure accompanies the week’s first Wall Street open.
MicroStrategy announced that it bought 15,400 Bitcoin for $1.5 billion between Nov. 25 and Dec. 1.
MicroStrategy executive chairman Michael Saylor has urged Microsoft to adopt Bitcoin as part of its strategy, according to a three-minute presentation to the company’s board that was shared on X (formerly Twitter). In the presentation, Saylor positioned Bitcoin as a critical component of the next technological wave. He warned that failing to integrate Bitcoin into […]
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MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor gave Microsoft a three-minute, 44-slide pitch on why it should spend $100 billion a year to buy Bitcoin.
An analyst broke down the strategy behind the aggressive Bitcoin acquisition being done by MicroStrategy which is gaining attention because of the rising price of the alpha crypto. Anthony Pompliano, Founder & CEO of Professional Capital Management, understood the mathematical reason behind the company’s investment move but also warned that any investment is exposed to […]
The goal is to create an onchain product that generates yield on Bitcoin, according to Solv’s co-founder.
A well-known gold advocate denounced MicroStrategy’s investment plan to purchase more Bitcoin and build up its crypto reserve. Peter Schiff, a vocal critic of the firstborn cryptocurrency, also slammed the pro-crypto stance of President-elect Donald Trump, arguing that it is detrimental to the country. Related Reading: Is Bitcoin Suriname’s Future? Presidential Candidate Makes Bold Pitch […]
Tokyo-listed investment firm Metaplanet plans to raise 9.5 billion yen (approximately $62 million) to strengthen its Bitcoin portfolio. In a Nov. 28 statement, the company revealed that the funds will be raised through its 12th Series Moving Strike Stock Acquisition Rights. These rights will be allocated to EVO FUND via third-party allotment between Dec. 17, 2024, […]
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According to Bitcoin-only financial services firm River, 62 publicly traded companies use a Bitcoin treasury strategy as of November 2024.
On the yearly chart, Bitcoin rose 146% and MicroStrategy gained 599% as more retail investment increased MicroStrategy’s volatility compared to BTC.
Bitcoin (BTC) corporate adoption continues to gain momentum as video-sharing and cloud services platform Rumble recently unveiled a BTC treasury strategy. This move aligns with a growing trend of corporations worldwide embracing Bitcoin as a strategic asset. Rumble Announces Bitcoin Treasury Strategy, Stock Rises The YouTube competitor is the latest company to join the Bitcoin bandwagon, as its Board of Directors approved a corporate treasury diversification strategy that allocates a portion of its excess cash reserves to BTC. Related Reading: Samara Asset Group Eyes $32.8 Million Bond Issuance To Increase Bitcoin Holdings As part of this strategy, Rumble plans to purchase up to $20 million worth of BTC. The company described Bitcoin as a “valuable tool for strategic planning.” Rumble CEO and Chairman Chris Pavlovski explained: We believe that the world is still in the early stages of the adoption of Bitcoin, which has recently accelerated with the election of a crypto-friendly US presidential administration and increased institutional adoption. Unlike any government-issued currency, Bitcoin is not subject to dilution through endless money-printing, enabling it to be a valuable inflation hedge and an excellent addition to our treasury. The company stated that its management would evaluate factors such as market conditions, Bitcoin’s trading price, and Rumble’s cash flow needs to determine the timing and amount of BTC purchases. However, it emphasized that the strategy could be modified, paused, or discontinued. Interestingly, the announcement followed a poll conducted by Pavlovski on X, where he asked users whether Rumble should add Bitcoin to its balance sheet. Over 93% of the 43,790 respondents voted in favor of the proposal. Rumble’s stock price surged after the announcement, reflecting investor confidence. The tech company’s shares closed at $7.31, marking a 12.63% increase in a single day. BTC as a Corporate Asset: A Winning Strategy? Rumble’s decision to add BTC to its balance sheet mirrors the approach of MicroStrategy (MSTR), a pioneer in Bitcoin treasury management. Yesterday, the Michael Saylor-led firm revealed that it had acquired an additional 55,000 BTC, bringing its holdings to $5.4 billion. Related Reading: Metaplanet’s Total Bitcoin Holdings Exceed 1,000 BTC Following Latest Purchase MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin play has worked tremendously for the company’s stock performance. In the past year alone, MSTR price has increased by more than 670%, outperforming both BTC and the S&P 500 regarding returns on investment. Meanwhile, Japanese firm Metaplanet recently crossed the 1,000 BTC milestone as it continues to bolster its Bitcoin holdings with frequent purchases. Additionally, speculation about major tech giants like Dell and Microsoft entering the Bitcoin market could fuel demand and drive the asset’s price to new highs. A recent analysis by crypto experts shows that BTC may hit the highly-anticipated six-figure price target early next year. BTC trades at $92,071 at press time, down 5.5% in the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, charts from Yahoo! Finance and Tradingview.com
In an interview with CNBC on Monday, Fred Thiel, CEO of Marathon Digital Holdings (NASDAQ: MARA), shared his bullish outlook on Bitcoin. He emphasized the growing institutional interest and a favorable regulatory environment that could propel the BTC price to new highs. Thiel dismissed the impact of the recent Bitcoin halving, stating, “I think the halving had zero effect.” Instead, he attributed the Bitcoin price surge to the introduction of spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) earlier this year. “In January, you had the ETFs that launched that drove all of a sudden the beginnings of some institutional interest,” he noted. Institutions Just ‘Waiting To Buy Up’ Bitcoin While the initial investments in these ETFs were predominantly retail, Thiel observed a shift as institutional players began entering the market. “Then you started seeing some pension funds starting to buy into ETFs and into Bitcoin-related equities like our stock or MicroStrategy‘s,” he added. The CEO highlighted the potential impact of political developments on the BTC market. “With the election, you know, Donald Trump ran on a platform that is very pro-Bitcoin—Bitcoin strategic reserve, mining in the US, etc.,” Thiel said. He suggested that such a stance could lead to a more supportive regulatory environment in the United States. Related Reading: Bitcoin Rally Pauses Before $100K—Here’s What Could Happen Next “What that’s ended up driving is a huge belief that all of a sudden the regulatory environment for Bitcoin and crypto will get much better, that the US will double down and really invest in Bitcoin potentially,” he explained. This anticipated shift could pressure other nations to adopt similar policies, fostering global adoption. Thiel also pointed out the robust market dynamics absorbing selling pressure from long-term holders. “Every single Bitcoin that had been purchased was in profit, and you started long-term holders who had held Bitcoin for years beginning to liquidate a little bit to take some profits,” he said. Despite this, he emphasized the market’s resilience: “There is so much demand in the market that it just keeps soaking it up.” Addressing concerns about Bitcoin’s notorious volatility, Thiel asserted that significant drawdowns might be a thing of the past, at least in the near term. “The volatility of past years, where you would hit a peak and then see a 20% or 30% drawdown, I think are gone, at least for the near-term future,” he stated. He believes that institutional investors are poised to enter the market aggressively. “I think what we’re going to see is essentially institutions just waiting to buy up Bitcoin,” Thiel predicted. Related Reading: Bitcoin Price Alert: Expert Warns Of Upcoming 25% Drop, Timing And Trends Explained He cited recent actions by major corporations to support his outlook. “You look at MicroStrategy—they’re [issuing a] $3 billion bond; they’re out there buying Bitcoin very aggressively,” he said. “We raised a $1 billion bond at 0% coupon the same week as Michael Saylor did, and we went out and acquired hundreds of millions of dollars of Bitcoin.” Thiel emphasized that this trend is gaining momentum: “Lots of people are starting to do this now.” Concluding his insights, Thiel expressed confidence in Bitcoin’s upward trajectory. “Anybody who’s selling is selling into a market where there’s ample demand, and I think that for the foreseeable future we’ll continue to see Bitcoin price move up—you know, up and down, up and down—but generally the trend will be upwards,” he said. Notably, Cantor Fitzgerald recently adjusted its price target for MARA from $33 to $42. The revision follows Mara Holdings’ completion of a substantial $1 billion convertible note offering last week. From the $980 million raised, Mara used $199 million to buy back $222 million in principal of its 2026 convertible notes. With $781 million in proceeds remaining, the company plans to purchase additional Bitcoin, leveraging a strategy similar to MicroStrategy (MSTR). However, unlike MicroStrategy, which focuses purely on capital market maneuvers to accumulate Bitcoin, Mara also operates the largest publicly-traded Bitcoin mining operation by hash rate. Analysts at Cantor highlight this as a key differentiator with bullish potential. At press time, BTC traded at $92,531. Featured image from YouTube, chart from TradingView.com
Semler Scientific, a Nasdaq-listed healthcare technology firm, has acquired an additional 297 Bitcoin (BTC) for $29.1 million. The purchase comes as Bitcoin edges closer to the highly anticipated $100,000 milestone. Semler Scientific Expands BTC Holdings The company disclosed its latest BTC acquisition earlier today, coinciding with a slight pullback in BTC’s price from its recent […]
Long-term investors have sold almost 550,000 BTC, almost 4% of their holdings.Last week, one-day profit-taking touched a record high in dollar terms, more than $10.5 billion. The percentage drop from long-term holders continues to fall each cycle.
Following MicroStrategy's successful bitcoin buying strategy, many companies, some microcaps and unrelated to crypto, started announcing similar steps.The strategy has led to significant short-term share price rallies for some of these companies, but according to market observers, the long-term success remains uncertain.While optimists see this as a step toward more mainstream bitcoin adoption, skeptics view it as a potential short-term fad for some smaller companies.
Business intelligence firm MicroStrategy has significantly increased its Bitcoin (BTC) purchases this month in response to the bullish sentiment following President-elect Donald Trump’s victory on November 5. The company’s recent acquisitions have pushed its total Bitcoin holdings to approximately $38 billion. Convertible Notes Fuel Massive Bitcoin Purchase On November 25, co-founder Michael Saylor announced via social media that MicroStrategy had acquired 55,500 BTC between November 18 and November 24 for $5.4 billion. This purchase was funded by proceeds from a $3 billion convertible note issuance and sales of common shares, as detailed in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Related Reading: XRP Price Builds a Base: Can Bulls Ignite a New Rally? Since beginning its Bitcoin acquisition strategy in 2020, Saylor has shifted from using corporate cash to a more complex funding model that involves selling convertible debt and shares. The latest convertible note was issued at a zero percent interest rate, reflecting lenders’ confidence that MicroStrategy’s stock will appreciate beyond the conversion price in the future. Jeffrey Park, a portfolio manager at Bitwise Asset Management, noted that Saylor has effectively leveraged financial arbitrage within the corporate treasury structure, allowing MicroStrategy to borrow funds at virtually no cost. Saylor also revealed that MicroStrategy’s treasury operations have yielded a substantial 59.3% in Bitcoin returns year-to-date, translating to a net gain of approximately 112,125 BTC for shareholders, or about 341 BTC per day. At a projected price of $100,000 per BTC, Saylor stated that this could mean an impressive $11.2 billion for the year, equating to roughly $34.1 million daily. Analyst Warns Of Risks In Leverage Strategy Since its foray into Bitcoin, MicroStrategy has acquired a total of 386,700 tokens, with an average purchase price significantly lower than its current market value. The latest acquisitions occurred while Bitcoin prices were nearing all-time highs, with the company purchasing the new tokens at approximately $97,862 each, slightly above their current trading price. Related Reading: Solana (SOL) Bulls Stay in Control: Rally Far From Over? However, this leveraged strategy has raised concerns among some analysts, particularly after MicroStrategy’s shares (MSTR) fell by 16% last Thursday. Critics warn that if Bitcoin’s price declines sharply, the company’s stock could suffer similarly, recalling the downturn in 2022 when the cryptocurrency market experienced significant losses. TD Cowen analyst Lance Vitanza remarked on the risks associated with leverage, stating, “When you apply leverage to anything, you amplify the returns both in the up direction and in the down direction.” He emphasized that MicroStrategy is a pioneer in applying this leverage strategy specifically to Bitcoin. At the time of writing, the market’s leading crypto is trading at $95,350, registering a price decrease of 1.7% in the 24-hour time frame. Featured image from DALL-E, chart from TradingView.com
MicroStrategy acquired 55,000 Bitcoin for $5.4 billion, boosting its holdings to 386,700 BTC amid bullish institutional sentiment.
MicroStrategy bought 55,500 more bitcoin over the past week for $5.4B, bringing its total holding to 386,700 BTC. MicroStrategy recently entered the top 100 U.S. publicly traded companies by market cap, briefly surpassing $100 billion valuation. The Nasdaq 100 Index begins its annual reranking this week, with results set to be announced on Dec. 13.
Bernstein raised its MicroStrategy price target to $600 from $290.Broker Canaccord also increased its price target for the software company, to $510 from $300.The shares rose over 6% in early trading Monday.
Allianz SE, Europe’s second-largest insurance company and Germany’s largest, has acquired nearly 25% of MicroStrategy’s recent convertible note offering. The investment marks a substantial endorsement of Bitcoin by a major financial institution. Allianz Wants Bitcoin Exposure Allianz purchased 24.75% of MicroStrategy‘s $2.6 billion note sale intended for institutional investors, which closed on November 21. The […]
MicroStrategy Inc. (MSTR) experienced a sharp decline in its stock price yesterday, plummeting over 20% during intraday trading before closing down 16.2%. This significant drop occurred even as Bitcoin (BTC) surged to a new all-time high, just shy of $100,000. Despite the setback, MSTR remains up an impressive 479% year-to-date. The stock’s tumble follows remarks […]
The insurance giant made the investment across four different sub-organizations, according to Bloomberg Terminal data shared by pseudonymous analyst Petruschki.
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