MicroStrategy is back at it again, making waves in the Bitcoin world with yet another sizable purchase. The software company, turned Bitcoin treasury juggernaut, announced its latest acquisition of 1,070 BTC for $101 million—its ninth consecutive weekly buy. Let’s break down what this means for MicroStrategy and the broader Bitcoin space.

In a recent preliminary proxy filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), MicroStrategy is seeking shareholder approval to significantly expand its authorized class A common stock from 330 million shares to a staggering 10.33 billion shares. This ambitious proposal, if approved, would theoretically provide enough stock at current share prices to acquire all the Bitcoin in circulation—nearly 20 million coins—valued at approximately $95,100 each.

Corporate adoption of Bitcoin is heating up, with major players like Metaplanet Inc., Riot Platforms, and Semler Scientific making headlines as they aggressively expand their Bitcoin reserves. These moves are clear signals of growing confidence in Bitcoin as a strategic treasury asset and inflation hedge.

A significant shift in crypto accounting is now in effect, and it’s set to reshape how companies manage and report their Bitcoin (BTC) holdings. The Accounting Standards Update 2023-08 (ASU 2023-08), issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), introduces fair value accounting rules for Bitcoin and other eligible crypto assets. This landmark change allows companies to recognize both price gains and losses, addressing a long-standing issue in corporate crypto accounting.

$1.54 Billion Raised Through Share Sales

On December 16, 2024, MicroStrategy announced it had raised approximately $1.54 billion between December 9 and December 15, 2024.

Bitcoin Acquisition Update

During the same period, MicroStrategy used the proceeds from its share sales to purchase approximately 15,350 BTC for $1.5 billion in cash, at an average price of $100,386 per Bitcoin (inclusive of fees and expenses). This acquisition brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to:

• 439,000 BTC

• Acquired at a total cost of $27.1 billion

• Average purchase price: $61,725 per Bitcoin

In this video, leading Bitcoin on-chain analyst Willy Woo dives deep on the price of Bitcoin, the current state of the market, and how each Bitcoin cycle has distinct characteristics. This cycle is characterized by Wall Street, Bitcoin ETFs, and public company purchases by MicroStrategy and others. Willy Woo also notes that, in this cycle, retail investors have only just started to show up, signalling a potential shift in market dynamics. Additionally, he mentions hearing rumours of sovereign states purchasing Bitcoin or planning to do so soon. The future looks bright for Bitcoin investors.

On December 2, 2024, the Company unveiled its latest move to strengthen its Bitcoin holdings—an acquisition of approximately 15,400 Bitcoins, worth $1.5 billion, between November 25 and December 1. This purchase was made possible by raising $1.48 billion through the sale of 3.7 million shares, underscoring the Company’s growing confidence in Bitcoin as a critical component of its financial strategy.

Microsoft Shareholders Push for Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

Microsoft shareholders have succeeded in adding a Bitcoin strategy to the agenda for the upcoming December shareholder meeting.

To provide insight, Michael Saylor, Chairman of MicroStrategy and the leading advocate for holding Bitcoin on company balance sheets, has been invited to speak at the meeting. Here is Saylor’s forthcoming presentation to the Board of Microsoft.

In this video, we break down Natalie Brunell's recent interview of Michael Saylor on Bitcoin, the Red Wave, the Future of Crypto and Building Wealth. Full interview here

Business intelligence firm MicroStrategy has again purchased Bitcoin, making it the third consecutive week of BTC acquisition. The company revealed in a filing to the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday that it acquired 55,500 BTC over the past week for a total of $5.4 billion.

The corporate adoption of Bitcoin continues to accelerate, and MetaPlanet Inc. is at the forefront of this movement. Known for its innovative strategies and early investments in new technology, MetaPlanet has made another significant stride by acquiring 124.117 Bitcoin at an average price of 14,099,600 yen per Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 1,142.287 Bitcoin. With an aggregate investment of 11.372 billion yen and a calculated average purchase price of 9,955,874 yen per Bitcoin, MetaPlanet is redefining how corporations integrate Bitcoin into their financial strategies.

Semler Scientific, a healthcare technology leader dedicated to combating chronic diseases, has made waves with its latest financial updates. The company announced a significant expansion of its Bitcoin holdings, acquiring an additional 215 BTC, and taking a leaf out of MicroStrategy’s book, has begun reporting its BTC Yield, as a key performance indicator for its Bitcoin treasury strategy. Alongside these moves, Semler has also raised $21.5 million through an at-the-market (ATM) equity offering.

MicroStrategy, a global leader in enterprise analytics, continues to make waves in the bitcoin space with its unwavering commitment to Bitcoin. In a ground breaking announcement, the company revealed it now holds a staggering 331,200 BTC, solidifying its position as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder in the world. This strategic move not only demonstrates MicroStrategy’s confidence in Bitcoin as a treasury asset but also highlights the growing trend of institutional adoption.

In a ground breaking move in financial strategy, Pennsylvania has introduced a bill proposing the allocation of a portion of its treasury funds to Bitcoin. This ambitious proposal positions Pennsylvania as a potential leader among U.S. states in adopting Bitcoin as a state reserve asset, marking a forward-thinking approach to safeguarding public funds. If passed, the bill would establish a state-managed Bitcoin reserve, diversifying Pennsylvania's $7 billion Rainy Day Fund and potentially setting a model for other states.