MicroStrategy has solidified its position as a significant Bitcoin holder by acquiring 51,780 BTC in a week. This acquisition, valued at $4.6 billion, represents one of the largest Bitcoin purchases ever recorded. The company paid an average of $88,627 per Bitcoin during the transaction. With this addition, MicroStrategy now holds a total of 331,200 BTC, up from its previous 279,420 BTC.
This purchase has significantly increased the company’s share of the circulating Bitcoin supply to 1.674%. Before the acquisition, MicroStrategy owned 1.412% of the supply, with its total Bitcoin portfolio held at an average cost of $49,874 per coin.
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Impact on Market Metrics and Bitcoin Value
The acquisition shifted the Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) ratio of MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin holdings from 2.12 to 1.80. Despite the substantial size of the transaction, Bitcoin’s price remained resilient and stood the test. The cryptocurrency reached a record $92,400 on November 12 before settling at $89,782.54, marking a 9.74% weekly gain.
Based on market capitalization, a measure of the cryptocurrency’s recognition, Bitcoin has reached $1.77 trillion. This was established with a 24-hour trading volume of $59.6 billion.
Funding Strategy Through Share Sales
MicroStrategy made this purchase through a rather intense sale of 13.6 million MicroStrategy shares from November 11 to November 13. This move raised $4.6 billion to facilitate the acquisition while the company still has $15.3 billion in shares available for sale, as disclosed in SEC filings.
MicroStrategy bought 27,200 bitcoins in the first quarter of the year at an average rate of $74,463 per coin. These initial acquisitions have now resulted in almost $200 Million in profits, demonstrating the effectiveness of its capital allocation strategy.
Conclusion
MicroStrategy’s strategic approach to Bitcoin acquisitions has further entrenched its dominance in the market. The company’s ability to execute high-value transactions underscores its confidence in the long-term value of Bitcoin. With its growing portfolio, MicroStrategy continues to influence the dynamics of cryptocurrency investment.
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