MicroStrategy Stock Tumbles After New $3 Billion Bitcoin Bet
MicroStrategy recently finalized a $3 billion convertible notes offering, reinforcing its commitment to expanding its Bitcoin holdings.
The announcement coincides with Bitcoin reaching a new all-time high of $99,314. The funds will primarily be used to acquire more Bitcoin , adding to the company’s existing reserves of 331,200 BTC, valued at over $4.6 billion.
Analysts speculate this massive cash injection could propel Bitcoin’s price to $135,000 by the end of the year, driven by Saylor’s aggressive purchasing strategy.
MicroStrategy’s stock (MSTR) has seen volatile movement, initially dropping 16% after a 106% rally in November.
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Bitcoin’s Parabolic Run: Could This Be Just the Beginning?ETFs tied to MicroStrategy have also driven trading volumes, with leveraged ETFs seeing billions in activity, surpassing trading volumes of major tech stocks like Apple.
Meanwhile, institutional interest in Bitcoin continues to grow. BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) recorded $5 billion in trading volume, its second-highest day ever, contributing to total inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs exceeding $1 billion.
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