MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, announced on January 13, the purchase of 2,530 Bitcoin (BTC) for $243 million, acquired at an average price of $95,972 per BTC.
The latest purchase marks the company’s tenth consecutive weekly Bitcoin acquisition since October 31, 2024, when it revealed its ‘21/21 Plan.’
This acquisition brings MicroStrategy’s total holdings to 450,000 BTC, acquired for a cumulative $28.2 billion, averaging $62,691 per Bitcoin.
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With Bitcoin currently trading at approximately $91,472, the value of the company’s Bitcoin holdings has surged to $41.3 billion, representing 2.13% of all Bitcoin in existence, according to data from BitcoinTreasuries.
Bitcoin purchases funded by share sales
According to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing, the latest Bitcoin purchase was funded by the sale of 710,425 shares between January 6 and January 12 under a pre-existing Sales Agreement.
The company retains $6.53 billion worth of shares for future issuance and sale, positioning it to continue its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy.
Moreover, the company’s Bitcoin yield, measuring growth in holdings relative to outstanding shares, was 0.32% for the first 12 days of 2025. By comparison, its yield for the full year of 2024 stood at 74.1%
MicroStrategy’s latest capital-raising drives
To strengthen its financial position, MicroStrategy plans to seek shareholder approval on January 21 to increase the number of authorized Class A common stock shares from 330 million to 10.3 billion.
Additionally, the company is planning to raise $2 billion through perpetual preferred stock offerings, providing additional flexibility to fund future Bitcoin purchases.
While these moves highlight MicroStrategy’s aggressive growth strategy, the proposed thirtyfold increase in common shares, coupled with the addition of preferred equity, could significantly dilute existing shareholders’ equity if approved.
Such dilution might raise concerns among investors, as it could diminish the value of existing shares in the long term. Reports suggest that such actions could lead to a sharp decline in MicroStrategy’s stock price, potentially pushing it below $100 in 2025, especially if Bitcoin’s volatility persists.
MSTR stock and BTC price analysis
The announcement comes amid a turbulent period for Bitcoin, which has dropped nearly 10% in the past week, trading at $91,472 at press time.
Broader market uncertainties, including President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariff plans and the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions, are adding pressure to the cryptocurrency market.
Despite Bitcoin’s challenges, MicroStrategy’s stock has gained 7% year-to-date, trading at $312.53 at press time. However, it remains significantly below its all-time high of $474, reached in November 2024.
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