Saylor’s Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Buying at Record High

Michael Saylor’s Strategy Inc has reignited its Bitcoin acquisition strategy at unprecedented price levels, marking the company’s first purchase since the cryptocurrency shattered records earlier this month. The move boosts Strategy’s holdings beyond $73 billion despite months of reduced activity, positioning the firm as both a market bellwether and a case study in the evolving dynamics between corporate Bitcoin exposure and stock performance.

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Cryptocurrency Market Update: Dogecoin Leads Declines, Ripple Bucks Trend

Cryptocurrencies experienced mixed trading on Tuesday morning, with most major currencies declining. Dogecoin saw the largest drop, falling 5.06% to 19 cents, while Ripple was the only gainer, rising 0.62% to 62 cents. In the crypto-related company news, Coinbase Global Inc. and MicroStrategy Inc. shares fell, while Riot Platforms Inc. and Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. saw modest gains. Additionally, several ETFs focused on blockchain and crypto companies also experienced declines.

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MicroStrategy’s Overvalued Shares and Bitcoin’s Distorted Relationship: A Professional Analysis

Kerrisdale Capital argues that MicroStrategy’s shares are overvalued, trading at a premium of over two and a half times the spot price of Bitcoin, which they believe is unjustified. They believe the inflated premium will likely decrease, offering a pair trade opportunity. MicroStrategy’s CEO, Saylor, emphasizes the company’s unique leverage and focus on Bitcoin development, aiming to accumulate more BTC for shareholders and promote the growth of the Bitcoin network through software development and leveraging capital markets.

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Bitcoin’s Superiority Over Gold Highlighted Amid Market Volatility

MicroStrategy’s Chairman, Michael Saylor, asserts Bitcoin’s superiority over gold as the cryptocurrency continues to outperform the precious metal. Saylor’s company has heavily invested in Bitcoin, owning over 214,246 coins, and he remains bullish on its future, citing little correlation between Bitcoin and gold over the past decade. The upcoming quarterly expiry of Bitcoin and Ethereum option contracts worth billions could lead to price volatility, according to analysts.

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Cryptocurrency Market Update: Mixed Performance for Major Coins and Stocks

Cryptocurrency prices fluctuated on Wednesday morning, with Dogecoin and Bitcoin seeing gains while Solana, Ripple, and Polkadot experienced declines. In the crypto-related company news, Coinbase Global Inc. shares declined, while MicroStrategy Inc. and Marathon Digital Holdings Inc. saw increases. Additionally, PayPal Holdings Inc. shares climbed, while NVIDIA Corp. and Ebang International Holdings Inc. shares fell. In the fund space, the Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF rose, while the Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF sank.

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MicroStrategy Plans to Raise $700 Million in Convertible Notes for Bitcoin

MicroStrategy plans to sell $700 million in convertible notes to accredited or institutional investors, with an interest rate of 0.625% per annum and a conversion price of $1,497.68 per share. The company aims to raise $684.3 million net from the sale, using the proceeds to purchase additional Bitcoin or for corporate expenses. MicroStrategy currently holds 193,000 BTC acquired at an average price of $31,544, representing a balance of $12.9 billion and a return of 112% since inception.

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