MicroStrategy, known for its Bitcoin (BTC) investment strategy, recently catapulted into the top tier of the U.S. stock market, beating Amazon and Alphabet in daily trading volume for the first time. With $5.5 billion traded on October 25, the company seems to have cemented its place in mainstream finance, joining what its executive chairman calls...Read More
After facing backlash for comments suggesting that regulated entities like BlackRock and Fidelity are safer options for holding Bitcoin, MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor clarified his stance on self-custody. In a tweet, Saylor expressed his support for individuals who choose to self-custody their Bitcoin, while also advocating for the right of everyone to make their own...Read More
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has added his voice to the chorus of condemnation facing MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor following the latter’s comments advocating for institutional Bitcoin (BTC) custody. Buterin’s critique came after Saylor suggested in a recent interview that large institutions holding Bitcoin can reduce the chances of asset seizure, which lawless crypto holders could...Read More
Renowned economist and outspoken Bitcoin skeptic Peter Schiff took to X on October 9 to weigh in on the U.S. government’s impending sale of 69,370 Bitcoin, worth roughly $4.3 billion. His post sparked lively responses from Bitcoin supporters and critics alike, reigniting debates over the virtual asset’s value. Silk Road Bitcoin Up For Grabs Schiff’s...Read More
Two of Bitcoin’s pre-eminent thought leaders are at odds with each other as to whether banks can – or should – provide sustainable yield on their customers’ BTC deposits. Michael Saylor – executive chairman of MicroStrategy, the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin owner – said in a recent podcast appearance that Bitcoin could become a form...Read More
Michael Saylor, the co-founder and current chairman of MicroStrategy, announced the latest massive BTC purchase his company made. With it, the business intelligence software giant’s total Bitcoin stash skyrocketed to 244,800 BTC, worth more than $14 billion at current prices. MicroStrategy has acquired 18,300 BTC for ~$1.11 billion at ~$60,408 per #bitcoin and has achieved...Read More
Bitcoin mining is not boiling the ocean, said Michael Saylor during the Aug. 7 interview on “Bloomberg Open Interest.” However, the asset sure is boiling the MicroStrategy founder’s blood for a future-proof finance platform. Bloomberg Television’s Sonali Basak asked the insatiable Bitcoin custodian, “Beyond MicroStrategy, how do you hold Bitcoin personally? Do you have a...Read More
Shares in Bitcoin development firm MicroStrategy popped 3% on Thursday after the company’s executive chairman, Michael Saylor, announced that it will soon undergo a 10-for-1 stock split. The action will make it far more affordable for smaller investors to gain minimal exposure to MSTR, which left them in the dust during its early-year rally alongside...Read More
Michael Saylor, the executive chairman and co-founder of MicroStrategy, has predicted that Bitcoin will reach $10 million per coin. Saylor made this prediction during a podcast with Robin Seyr, further claiming that China will become a strong supporter of the cryptocurrency. Chinese Adoption and Economics Saylor, who is known for being among the most vocal...Read More
Just a day after announcing a $500 million convertible senior note offering to purchase more BTC, among other goals, Michael Saylor’s brainchild increased its target to $700 million. The company’s shares have been on a wild ride in 2024, perhaps due to the developments around the Bitcoin landscape, but have soared by triple digits since...Read More
As of May 24, all Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) collectively hold 1,002,343 BTC, with a significant portion allocated to U.S. products among the 32 available ETFs. MicroStrategy’s executive chairman, Michael Saylor, emphasized this notable achievement in a recent post, noting that these 32 spot Bitcoin ETFs together now possess an amount equivalent to the holdings...Read More
MicroStrategy has proposed a new Bitcoin-based strategy for combatting online spam – though Bitcoiners are skeptical as to whether it’s a good idea. During the annual MicroStrategy World conference on Wednesday, the company’s executive chairman Michael Saylor unveiled “MicroStrategy Orange” – an open-source decentralized identity solution built on Bitcoin. What is MicroStrategy Orange? MicroStrategy described...Read More
Business intelligence company MicroStrategy continues to increase its bitcoin stash, with a recent purchase of 122 BTC for nearly $8 million. In 2024 alone, the NASDAQ-listed giant has bought over 25,000 BTC. The company, which continues to remain the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, also reported a net loss and a decline in revenue...Read More
MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor has sold up to 370,000 shares of his brainchild over the past four months. This follows his entry into a stock-sale agreement with the company last year. Under the agreement, he has the authorization to unload up to 400,000 shares until April of this year. Saylor to Offload 400,000 Shares Michael...Read More
Business intelligence firm MicroStrategy has completed a $800 million fundraising effort to purchase additional Bitcoin (BTC). The company also used some excess cash and acquired 12,000 BTC, with its total holdings now well above 200,000 BTC. MicroStrategy has acquired an additional 12,000 BTC for ~$821.7M using proceeds from convertible notes & excess cash for ~$68,477...Read More
In a recent interview with Bloomberg Television’s Katie Greifeld, Saylor said, “I’m going to be buying the top forever. Bitcoin is the exit strategy. It is the strongest asset.” As Bitcoin’s price soared around the $65K mark and near its previous record high, it may pull back some to correct. But most analysts like Galaxy...Read More
Michael Saylor, the co-founder of MicroStrategy, has seen a significant increase in his personal wealth, with an approximate gain of $700 million following a three-day surge in the company’s stock and Bitcoin prices. This comes as MicroStrategy recently increased its Bitcoin holding by 3,000 BTC, taking the total of its holdings to 193,000 BTC. Saylor’s...Read More
Michael Saylor, the co-founder and executive chairman of business intelligence firm MicroStrategy, has revealed that he and the company he spearheaded until recently would be buying Bitcoin (BTC) forever, doubling down on his stance as an advocate of the leading digital asset. During an interview with Bloomberg on Tuesday, the MicroStrategy former CEO said he...Read More
Michael Saylor, MicroStrategy’s co-founder and executive chairman, said in a recent interview that the demand for Bitcoin coming from the recently listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is tenfold the supply available from natural sellers, who are miners. Saylor believes the ETFs are supporting the surge in the Bitcoin price since there is an imbalance...Read More
Michael Saylor revealed an alarming trend involving the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI) generated deepfake videos featuring him. Saylor disclosed that his team is tirelessly working to remove approximately 80 such fake videos daily, most aimed at promoting various Bitcoin scams. Deepfake Videos Promoting Bitcoin Scams ⚠️ Warning ⚠️ There is no risk-free way to...Read More
Michael Saylor, the founder and former CEO of enterprise software firm MicroStrategy, is selling $216 million worth of MSTR stock from his personal holdings. In contrast, the Bitcoin supporter has not informed that he will be disposing of any of his BTC stash. Stock Value Nearly Quadrupled YoY Microstrategy has famously bought Bitcoin whenever possible,...Read More
Michael Saylor, a renowned Bitcoin advocate, has declared the potential approval of a spot BTC exchange-traded fund (ETF) as possibly the most significant development on Wall Street in the last three decades. Speaking with Bloomberg on December 19, Saylor compared this event to the historic creation of the S&P 500 ETF, highlighting its transformative potential...Read More
MicroStrategy, the NASDAQ-listed business intelligence software giant that made waves over three years ago with its pro-Bitcoin strategy, has gone on another buying spree. The firm’s former CEO and founder – Michael Saylor – outlined the latest BTC purchase, which was worth nearly $600 million. Saylor asserted that the company he founded over three decades...Read More
MicroStrategy’s Executive Chairman Michael Saylor spoke with CNBC on Thursday about the future of regulation and corporate adoption for Bitcoin (BTC), shortly after his company announced a $5.3 million BTC purchase last month. While the billionaire maintained that “you can never have too much Bitcoin,” he also claimed that “big banks” will be necessary for...Read More
The world’s largest corporate bitcoin holder – MicroStrategy – has reinstated its BTC-buying policy and has spent another $150 million to acquire just under 5,500 BTC. Nevertheless, the company’s entire bitcoin position is still underwater, at least theoretically, as the asset’s price struggles at $26,000. Michael Saylor – MicroStrategy’s founder and former CEO – announced...Read More
MicroStrategy’s co-founder and executive chairman, Michael Saylor, who served as the company’s former CEO for over 30 years, continues to remain bullish on bitcoin three years after his publicly-traded business intelligence company decided to make its first BTC purchase. Saylor has also made big price predictions for the asset, believing its value could exceed $1...Read More
Michael Saylor – Executive Chairman of the Bitcoin-bullish software company MicroStrategy – spoke at the Bitcoin 2023 conference in Miami regarding the trajectory of Bitcoin adoption as a Treasury Reserve asset, and its place next to crypto in the US regulatory perimeter. The former CEO addressed whether the so-called “lack of clarity” surrounding crypto regulation...Read More
With several market analysts giving their takes on the key driver behind this renewed surge, MicroStrategy’s former CEO, Michael Saylor, recently expressed his view on the matter. Inflation and Counterparty Risks Drive Bitcoin Adoption In a recent CNBC interview, Saylor noted that two dynamics are pushing the broad adoption of Bitcoin. He revealed that the...Read More
MicroStrategy, an Enterprise Business Intelligence (BI) platform that provides software, cloud computing, and other services to a wide array of clients, also happens to be one of the world’s largest Bitcoin holders, with approximately 140k Bitcoin in reserves. Out-competing by HODLing The decision to purchase Bitcoin in bulk was made by then-CEO Michael Saylor in...Read More
MicroStrategy, the Michael Saylor-founded business intelligence giant, which is also the largest corporate holder of bitcoin, made another notable purchase ($29.3 million worth of the asset). It helped the company to round up its massive BTC stash to 140,000. After several months of keeping relatively quiet when the cryptocurrency’s price was struggling below $20,000, the...Read More
