MicroStrategy's Investment in Bitcoin is Yielding Positive Results.
- Connie Chan
- Jun 24, 2023
- 2 min read
MicroStrategy has turned a profit on its significant Bitcoin investment as the premier cryptocurrency soars the charts.
MicroStrategy's Investment in Bitcoin is Yielding Positive Results. MicroStrategy Turns A Profit
MicroStrategy's Investment in Bitcoin is Yielding Positive Results. MicroStrategy, a leading business intelligence firm and the largest institutional holder of Bitcoin, has finally turned a profit on its reserves as Bitcoin surpassed the $30,000 price tag hurdle. The company's investment strategy involved allocating a portion of its capital to buy the dip and stock up its Bitcoin reserves, which has proved to be successful with the cryptocurrency breaking through the $30,000 ceiling and staying consistently above it for several hours. This price surge has resulted in a profitable outcome for MicroStrategy's funds.
TradFi Renews BTC Interest
The company has made significant investments in its Bitcoin strategy, totaling millions of dollars, during a period of high volatility when the cryptocurrency was valued at just above $20,000. Recently, there has been growing institutional interest in Bitcoin, with major traditional finance players such as BlackRock Investments, WisdomTree, and Invesco submitting applications for spot Bitcoin ETFs. This has resulted in a surge in Bitcoin's price, as investors anticipate more opportunities to invest in the cryptocurrency if these applications are approved.
The Big Spot BTC ETF Push
Bitcoin had a successful first quarter and briefly maintained its positive momentum in the second quarter. Despite surpassing the $31,000 mark in mid-April, it soon entered a correction phase and experienced weeks of underwhelming performance amidst legal controversies. However, Bitcoin's rally reignited after BlackRock submitted its Bitcoin ETF application. Recently, crypto expert Ki Young Ju pointed out that MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings, which amount to 140,000 BTC, were close to reaching the break-even point at $30,045. Today, with Bitcoin priced at $30,057, the company’s holdings have continued their profitable run.
Saylor’s Conviction Wins Out
MicroStrategy is one of the few publicly traded companies that has invested significantly in Bitcoin and holds a significant amount of it on its balance sheets. Its CEO, Michael Saylor, has been a vocal proponent of Bitcoin and has played a key role in shaping the company's cryptocurrency investment strategy. He has repeatedly highlighted the potential of Bitcoin as a long-term store of value and a hedge against inflation. Recently, he suggested that Bitcoin's market dominance could reach 80% in the long term due to regulatory crackdowns on altcoins.
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