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MicroStrategy is gearing up for a shareholder meeting to revise its stock issuance strategy to finance new Bitcoin purchases. The company has already completed three separate Bitcoin acquisitions in December.
Significant Increase in Authorized Shares
A December 23 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reveals plans to significantly increase the number of authorized shares. This move aims to provide greater flexibility for future stock issuances.
Under the plan, the number of Class A common shares will rise from 330 million to 10.33 billion, while preferred shares will increase from 5 million to 1 billion.
These changes support MicroStrategy’s “21/21” plan, announced in October. The ambitious strategy aims to purchase $42 billion worth of Bitcoin over three years—$21 billion funded through stock sales and the remaining $21 billion via fixed-income securities.
MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Strategy
MicroStrategy ramped up its Bitcoin acquisitions in 2024, purchasing 42,162 BTC in December alone, valued at over $4 billion at current prices.
As of October, the company reported a 17.8% return on its Bitcoin investments and projects an annual return of 6% to 10% between 2025 and 2027.
So far, it has raised $13 billion through stock sales and $3 billion from convertible bond offerings.
Additionally, MicroStrategy is expected to announce a brief “blackout period” in January, temporarily halting Bitcoin purchases.
Michael Saylor’s Aggressive Bitcoin Approach
Michael Saylor, MicroStrategy’s founder, is renowned for his bullish stance on Bitcoin. Thanks to Bitcoin’s strong performance in 2024, MicroStrategy’s shares (MSTR) have skyrocketed over 420% year-to-date, securing the company a spot in the Nasdaq-100 index.
A Leader in Institutional Bitcoin Investments
Under Saylor’s leadership, MicroStrategy remains the largest institutional Bitcoin holder globally. While other crypto-focused firms like Marathon Digital Holdings and Riot Platforms have increased their Bitcoin purchases, MicroStrategy maintains its pioneering position.
The crypto market’s robust performance, combined with MicroStrategy’s strategic approach, positions the company for even greater opportunities in the future.
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