MicroStrategy Buys 4,980 Bitcoins for $532 Million, Stock Jumps 2%

MicroStrategy, a prominent business intelligence firm, has made a significant move in the cryptocurrency market. The company, led by its CEO Michael Saylor, has acquired 4,980 bitcoins for approximately $532 million. This purchase was made at an average price of around $106,801 per bitcoin. The acquisition is part of MicroStrategy's ongoing strategy to invest in bitcoin as a store of value and a hedge against inflation.

With the latest purchase, MicroStrategy has increased its bitcoin holdings to 597,325 BTC, acquired for $4.40 billion at $70,982 per Bitcoin. The bitcoin purchases were made using proceeds from the MSTR Class A shares, STRK and STRF shares at-the-market (ATM). This acquisition brings the total amount of bitcoin held by MicroStrategy to over 132,000 bitcoins, making it one of the largest corporate holders of the cryptocurrency.

The purchase has had a notable impact on the company's stock, with shares of MicroStrategy (MSTR) experiencing a jump in price. This increase reflects investor confidence in the company's strategy and the potential for bitcoin to appreciate in value over time. At the time of writing, MSTR stock jumped nearly 2%, with the price trading near $391.20. This indicated a shift in sentiment among investors after the end of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Also, the stock price was approaching the next target price of $400. Analysts remain bullish on MSTR stock price due to the recent change in sentiment.

MicroStrategy's investment in bitcoin is not a new development. The company has been a vocal advocate for bitcoin and has made several large purchases of the cryptocurrency in the past. Last week, MicroStrategy announced a purchase of 245 BTC for $26 million. This was one of the lowest BTC buys. As per Saylor tracker, MicroStrategy has nearly $21.8 billion in unrealized gains. The company’s holdings are valued at $64.30 billion as compared to its total investment of $42.41 billion.

The company's strategy of investing in bitcoin has been met with both praise and criticism. Supporters argue that bitcoin's limited supply and decentralized nature make it an attractive investment, while critics point to its volatility and lack of regulatory clarity. Despite these concerns, MicroStrategy remains committed to its bitcoin strategy, believing that it will ultimately prove to be a sound investment. Chairman Michael Saylor took to X to reach out to the wider community about the latest Bitcoin purchase worth $531.9 million. He revealed that the company has achieved the BTC Yield of 19.7% year-to-date.

The latest acquisition also underscores the growing trend of companies investing in bitcoin as a way to diversify their portfolios and hedge against inflation. As more companies follow MicroStrategy's lead, it is likely that bitcoin will continue to gain acceptance as a legitimate asset class. This could have significant implications for the broader financial markets, as well as for the future of digital currencies more broadly. Michael Saylor recommended that other public companies, including Dell and Microsoft, buy Bitcoin and increase shareholder value. While these two have not started adding Bitcoin to their corporate treasuries, others have. Strategy’s Bitcoin acquisition plan was followed by other companies such as Semler Scientific and Metaplanet.

Today, Metaplanet, known as Asia’s MicroStrategy, also acquired an additional 1,005 BTC for $108.1 million. With the latest purchase, the company increased its Bitcoin holdings to 13,350 BTC and flipped Galaxy Digital and miner CleanSpark to become the 5th largest corporate Bitcoin holder. CEO Simon Gerovich said the company has achieved a BTC yield of 129.4% this quarter and a BTC yield of 348.8% YTD 2025.