### #SaylorBTCPurchase Update: MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Strategy
The hashtag **#SaylorBTCPurchase ** highlights **MicroStrategy's** ongoing Bitcoin ($BTC ) acquisitions under the leadership of executive chairman **Michael Saylor**. The company has emerged as a major corporate holder of BTC, continually increasing its holdings as part of its treasury strategy.
### **Latest Update (As of June 2024)**
- **Recent Acquisition**: MicroStrategy purchased **11,931 BTC** for approximately **$786 million** (avg. price of **~$65,883 per BTC**).
- **Total BTC Holdings**: **226,331 BTC** valued at around **$15 billion** (~$66,000/BTC).
- **Funding Sources**: The acquisition was partly financed through **convertible notes** and **stock sales**.
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### **Key Aspects of MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Approach**
1. **$BTC as Primary Treasury Asset**
- Cash reserves have been replaced with BTC, viewed as a superior **inflation hedge**.
- Saylor describes #BTC as "digital gold" with a capped supply of **21 million** coins.
2. **Strategic Accumulation**
- Since **August 2020**, MicroStrategy has exclusively bought BTC, never selling.
- Purchases are often made during **market dips**, including significant buys during the 2022 bear market.
3. **Funding Strategies**
- Utilizes **debt offerings** (convertible notes) for financing.
- Engages in **stock dilution** by selling shares to fund BTC acquisitions.
4. **Influence on Bitcoin Market**
- MicroStrategy's actions are closely monitored as indicators of **institutional BTC demand**.
- Saylor's strong advocacy has encouraged other companies to explore $BTC as a treasury asset.