Public Companies Add $33.74 Million in Bitcoin Holdings, Led by Strategy

Strategy’s latest $18.8 million Bitcoin acquisition, combined with a slight pre-market gain in MSTR shares, underscores its dominant position as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin.

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Summary

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) has acquired 168 BTC at an average price of $112,051, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to 640,418 BTC. The company financed this purchase through $18.8 million raised via stock issuance. MSTR shares saw a 3% increase in pre-market trading, though the stock remains negative year-to-date. Bitcoin’s price fluctuated between $103,500 and $115,000 recently, while Bitcoin mining profitability dropped over 7% in September.

Terms & Concepts
  • BTC Holdings: The total amount of Bitcoin owned by an individual or entity, often tracked for public companies and institutional investors.
  • MSTR: The stock ticker for Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), a publicly traded company that holds a significant amount of Bitcoin.
  • MSTR/IBIT Ratio: A measure comparing the value of MSTR’s Bitcoin holdings to the performance of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT).