Key Points
- MicroStrategy has acquired an additional 2,530 BTC, valued at $243 million, amidst market volatility.
- This acquisition increases the company’s Bitcoin holdings to 450,000 BTC, worth over $40 billion.
Business intelligence firm, MicroStrategy, continues to strengthen its position as a major corporate Bitcoin holder.
According to a recent filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company purchased an additional 2,530 BTC between January 6 and January 12, 2025.
The Bitcoin were bought at an average price of $95,972 each, totalling to an investment of $243 million.
Market Volatility and Profitability
This purchase occurred during a period of market instability, with Bitcoin’s price briefly reaching $102,000 on January 7, 2025, its highest value that year, before falling to $90,800.
Despite the market’s fluctuations, MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin portfolio remains profitable, with an estimated profit of around 45%.
The company now possesses 450,000 BTC, valued at over $40 billion, purchased at an average price of $62,691 per Bitcoin.
The company’s founder and chairman, Michael Saylor, announced the achievement, highlighting MicroStrategy’s year-to-date Bitcoin yield of 0.32% for 2025.
This reflects the firm’s strategic alignment of digital assets with its equity structure.
Funding and Future Acquisitions
The recent Bitcoin purchases were financed by the sale of 710,425 MicroStrategy shares, which generated $243 million.
This transaction is part of a broader $21 billion equity offering and a $21 billion fixed-income capital raise, collectively aiming for $42 billion for future Bitcoin acquisitions.
The company has also recently announced a $2 billion preferred stock offering, attracting large-scale investors like pension funds and insurance companies.
This acquisition marks the tenth consecutive week of Bitcoin purchases by MicroStrategy.
Earlier in January, the company bought 1,070 BTC for $101 million in cash, and invested $209 million the week before.
Other global entities are also driving Bitcoin adoption, including Hong Kong-based Boyaa Interactive, US health-tech firm Semler Scientific, and Japan’s Metaplanet, all of which hold significant Bitcoin reserves.
Market Trends
The crypto market continues to face pressure, with Bitcoin trading 17% below its December 2024 all-time high of $108,268.
However, broader economic indicators suggest optimism for risk assets.
The US unemployment rate recently dipped to 4.1%, surpassing expectations.
Market analysts, including veteran crypto researcher Valentin Fournier, point to a convergence of positive indicators: controlled inflation, stable employment figures, and unprecedented institutional investment led by MicroStrategy.
These factors continue to support Bitcoin market resilience in early 2025, despite recent price volatility.
