MicroStrategy has made a significant move in the cryptocurrency market, acquiring 21,550 Bitcoins (BTC) for a total of $2.1 billion in cash from December 2 to 8.
The company’s founder, Michael Saylor, confirmed the purchase and shared details, stating that the average cost per Bitcoin was approximately $98,783.
This latest acquisition has led to impressive returns, with a 43.2% gain for the quarter and a 68.7% increase year-to-date.
As of December 8, 2024, MicroStrategy’s total Bitcoin holdings have reached 423,650 BTC, with an average purchase price of $60,324, amounting to a total value of around $25.6 billion.
The Bitcoin market is entering a complex phase marked by rising realized profits, reduced whale balances, and historically prolonged sideways price movement.
European banking giant UniCredit is preparing to offer its professional clients a new investment product linked to BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT), according to a report by Bloomberg.
Connecticut has officially distanced itself from government adoption of digital assets like Bitcoin. On June 30, Governor Ned Lamont signed House Bill 7082 into law, placing sweeping restrictions on how the state and its agencies can engage with cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin giant Strategy has added another 4,980 BTC to its reserves in a purchase worth approximately $531.9 million, according to Executive Chairman Michael Saylor.