MicroStrategy Eyes $2 Billion Raise to Expand Bitcoin Holdings Amid Aggressive Acquisition Strategy
Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy has kicked off the new year with a move emblematic of its unwavering strategy: acquiring more Bitcoin. The firm recently purchased an additional 1,070 BTC for $101 million, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to an astounding 447,470 BTC. This latest acquisition follows the sale of 319,586 MicroStrategy shares to finance the purchase, underscoring the company’s relentless focus on Bitcoin accumulation.
Saylor shared the news via a post on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the firm’s continued confidence in Bitcoin’s potential. With this purchase, MicroStrategy maintains its position as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, with its BTC reserves now valued at over $44 billion.
A Groundbreaking Year for Bitcoin
The acquisition comes on the heels of a transformative 2024 for Bitcoin, which saw the cryptocurrency breaking through the six-figure price threshold and becoming the foundation for the first-ever crypto-based ETF. These milestones have set the stage for an even more promising 2025, with Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse predicting a “Trump Bull Market” for the cryptocurrency sector.
MicroStrategy’s bold Bitcoin strategy, orchestrated by executive chairman Michael Saylor, has been instrumental in driving corporate adoption of digital assets. The firm’s purchases throughout 2024, totaling 257,250 BTC, marked its most aggressive buying year yet.
Leveraging Capital for Expansion
In line with its recently announced “21/21” plan, MicroStrategy aims to raise $21 billion in equity and $21 billion in fixed-income securities to fund its Bitcoin acquisition strategy. The plan also includes a proposed $2 billion perpetual preferred stock offering, which would further bolster the company’s ability to buy Bitcoin and strengthen its balance sheet.
The perpetual preferred stock offering, set to occur this quarter, provides investors with seniority over common stockholders in scenarios such as bankruptcy or liquidation. While the offering is subject to market conditions and may not be finalized, it reflects MicroStrategy’s commitment to scaling its Bitcoin holdings.
Staying the Course
Despite market fluctuations, MicroStrategy has stayed true to its strategy, leveraging innovative financing methods to expand its Bitcoin portfolio. With $42 billion allocated for future Bitcoin purchases and $6.77 billion in shares still available for sale, the company shows no signs of slowing down.
This dedication has also benefited MicroStrategy’s stock (MSTR), which surged 13.2% on Jan. 3 to $339.6—a staggering 438% increase from the same time last year.
As 2025 unfolds, MicroStrategy’s aggressive acquisition strategy positions the company as a central player in the evolving cryptocurrency landscape. Saylor’s vision for Bitcoin as a corporate treasury asset continues to drive both the company’s growth and the broader adoption of digital assets worldwide.