MicroStrategy doubles down on Bitcoin with $700M – Here’s everything to know!

• MicroStrategy plans a $700 million convertible note offering amid Bitcoin market uncertainty.
• MicroStrategy now holds 1.17% of the total Bitcoin supply, increasing its crypto dominance.

MicroStrategy, a prominent Bitcoin [BTC] development firm listed on Nasdaq, revealed plans to offer $700 million worth of convertible senior notes due in 2028.

This announcement comes at a time when BTC’s price is facing resistance around the $60,000 mark.

Despite this, the cryptocurrency showed positive movement, with its value rising by 1.02% in the past 24 hours to $59,173.

However, sentiment within the Bitcoin community remains divided.

According to CoinMarketCap, 42% of investors maintain a bullish outlook on BTC, while 58% hold a bearish perspective, reflecting the uncertainty in the market.

Source: CoinMarketCap

Microstrategy’s Bitcoin strategy

According to the press release these notes will be offered in a private sale to institutional investors who qualify under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933.

Convertible senior notes are a form of debt that can later be converted into equity (shares of the company) under certain conditions, and being “senior” means they take priority over other debts in the event of liquidation.

The private nature of this offering, aimed at qualified institutional buyers, allows the company to bypass more extensive public offering regulations, with the goal of securing funds through this debt instrument while giving investors the option to convert it into company stock.  

Community reacts

However, Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff appeared to be unfazed by this development, as evidenced by his post on X, where he pointed out, 

“Not again. What happens when MSTR is the only buyer left? There is a limit to how much debt MSTR can issue to keep the pyramid from collapsing.” 

Amid the ongoing developments, Ecoinometrics also reported that MicroStrategy now holds an impressive 1.17% of the entire BTC supply.

The company continues to steadily increase its Bitcoin reserves, positioning itself ahead of most BTC ETFs in terms of holdings. 

Source: Ecoinometrics/X

Other firms following Microstrategy’s path

Following MicroStrategy’s bold Bitcoin strategy, other firms have begun to adopt similar approaches.

Metaplanet, a publicly-listed investment and consulting firm based in Japan, continues its “buy the dip” approach despite BTC’s recent struggles.

The company recently acquired an additional 38.46 BTC for $2.1 million, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to nearly 400 BTC, valued at approximately $23 million.

Since Metaplanet initiated its BTC investment strategy in April, its stock price has soared by 480%, according to MarketWatch.

In contrast, MicroStrategy’s stock saw a 4.91% drop on 17th September, though it has surged 294.98% over the past year, as reported by Google Finance.  

Source: Google Finance

Hence, MicroStrategy’s consistent accumulation of Bitcoin reinforces its long-term commitment to the cryptocurrency, solidifying its presence as one of the major institutional players in the digital asset space.