MicroStrategy Adds to Impressive Bitcoin Holdings with $29.3 Million Purchase
MicroStrategy, the US-based software company, announced on April 5, 2023, that it had acquired an additional 1,045 bitcoins for approximately $29.3 million in cash. The average price of bitcoin during the purchase period was approximately $28,016 per bitcoin, which includes fees and expenses.
MicroStrategy has been aggressively investing in Bitcoin for several years, and the recent purchase adds to its already impressive holdings. As of April 4, 2023, MicroStrategy and its subsidiaries hold a whopping 140,000 bitcoins, which were acquired at an average purchase price of approximately $29,803 per bitcoin. The total purchase price of these bitcoins is approximately $4.17 billion.
MicroStrategy has acquired an additional 1,045 #bitcoin for ~ $29.3M at an average price of $28,016 per bitcoin. As of 4/4/2023 @MicroStrategy holds 140,000 bitcoin acquired for ~$4.17 billion at an average price of $29,803 per bitcoin. $MSTR https://t.co/IBufTxalnv
— Michael Saylor⚡️ (@saylor) April 5, 2023
MicroStrategy is one of the biggest Bitcoin holders in the world, and their continued investments in the digital currency have made headlines in recent years. In fact, the company made history when it became the first publicly traded company to invest heavily in Bitcoin in 2020.
The move to invest in Bitcoin has been a profitable one for MicroStrategy, with the value of Bitcoin increasing significantly since the company began investing. MicroStrategy’s CEO, Michael Saylor, has been a vocal advocate for Bitcoin and has stated that the digital currency is a safe-haven asset that can protect against inflation.
Many analysts have praised MicroStrategy’s investment in Bitcoin, as it is seen as a way to diversify the company’s balance sheet and protect against inflation. However, some have also raised concerns about the volatility of Bitcoin and the risks associated with investing in digital currencies.
Despite the risks, MicroStrategy’s continued investment in Bitcoin shows the company’s confidence in the digital currency and its potential to provide long-term value. As the world continues to embrace digital currencies, it will be interesting to see how MicroStrategy’s investment in Bitcoin will impact the future of the company and the wider cryptocurrency market.
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