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In a bold and ongoing move, Michael Saylor, the CEO of MicroStrategy (now rebranded as Strategy), continued his strategy of purchasing Bitcoin. The company recently announced a new acquisition of 15,355 Bitcoins for $1.42 billion, bringing its total holdings to 553,555 Bitcoins with a market value of approximately $37.9 billion, thus remaining the largest institutional holder of the digital currency.
Saylor's strategy is based on his view that Bitcoin represents a superior store of value over the long term, a hedge against inflation, and a treasury reserve asset. MicroStrategy financed these purchases through a mix of debt issuance and equity.
Despite the significant volatility in the cryptocurrency market, Saylor remains confident in the long-term value of Bitcoin, arguing that it will eventually reach much higher prices as institutional adoption increases. This strategy has sparked wide debate in financial circles, with some seeing it as a high-risk gamble while others view it as an innovative step in institutional treasury management.