Germany’s Allianz, the largest insurance provider in the country and the second-largest in Europe, has reportedly made a substantial investment in MicroStrategy’s recent $2.6 billion convertible note offering.
The move highlights the growing appeal of Bitcoin to institutional players.
Allianz is said to have acquired nearly 25% of the offering, with investments distributed across four of its subsidiaries. This allocation was disclosed through Bloomberg Terminal data shared by analyst Petruschki, who noted that the positions were filed earlier this year in July and October. The sub-organizations involved include Allianz Global Investors Luxembourg, Allianz Global Inv of America LP, Nicholas Applegate Capital Management, and Allianz Global Investors GMBH.
The funds raised by MicroStrategy are earmarked for acquiring more Bitcoin and other corporate purposes. This significant backing could further bolster Bitcoin’s price momentum, especially as the cryptocurrency recently hit $99,000, setting a new record high. Analysts are now eyeing a potential breakthrough beyond the $100,000 mark.
MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, initially planned a $1.75 billion note offering. However, high demand prompted an increase to $2.6 billion, with the total raised ultimately exceeding $3 billion. The company remains the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, continuing its aggressive acquisition strategy amid the current market rally.
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