Posted 3/19/2024, 5:31:22 PM
MicroStrategy Buys Another $623 Million in Bitcoin, Now Holds Over 1% of Total Supply Despite Market Volatility
- MicroStrategy purchased an additional 9,245 Bitcoin for $623 million, bringing its total holdings to 214,245 BTC worth $13.6 billion
- MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings now constitute over 1% of the total Bitcoin supply
- The purchase was funded through convertible notes and excess cash, at an average price of $67,382 per Bitcoin
- Shortly after the purchase, Bitcoin saw a flash crash on Bitmex exchange, temporarily dropping 80% to below $9,000
- Despite market volatility, MicroStrategy states it will not sell its Bitcoin, viewing it as the "exit strategy" and strongest asset alongside big tech stocks