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Lawrence Jengar Nov 04, 2024 12:54 MicroStrategy, known for its substantial Bitcoin holdings, has announced a $42 billion investment strategy aimed at expanding its cryptocurrency portfolio over the next three years. MicroStrategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin (BTC), has announced an ambitious $42 billion strategy to expand its cryptocurrency holdings over the next three years, according to CoinShares. This plan, known as the ’21/21 Plan’, seeks to capitalize on the company’s existing Bitcoin reserves and further its position as a leading corporate investor in the digital asset space. MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Journey Since August 2020, MicroStrategy has become a notable player in the Bitcoin market. Initially, the company allocated its entire treasury reserves to Bitcoin, a move that has since increased its market capitalization significantly, reaching over $50 billion by October 2024. This surge is attributed to the company’s strategic use of convertible debt, which has allowed it to accumulate over 250,000 Bitcoins at an average cost of $39,394 per Bitcoin. Strategic Financial Maneuvers MicroStrategy’s approach involves leveraging debt against its Bitcoin holdings, allowing it to generate a valuation premium over Bitcoin’s spot price. The strategy has been facilitated by the issuance of low-cost convertible bonds, which have attracted significant investor interest due to Bitcoin’s inherent volatility. This has enabled MicroStrategy to issue debt at favorable terms, including a weighted average coupon rate of just 0.81%. In August 2024, the company executed a 10-for-1 stock split, reducing its share price to attract a broader retail investor base. This move is part of their broader strategy to utilize debt and equity financing to purchase additional Bitcoin, leveraging the company’s growing share premium. Challenges and Risks Despite its aggressive strategy, MicroStrategy faces several challenges. The success of the ’21/21 Plan’ hinges on favorable financing conditions and sustained demand for its convertible notes.…

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