- MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor puts forward $500 million in debt to raise BTC stash
- Bitcoin-hoarding company now holds 214,400 Bitcoins, worth more than $14 billion
- Saylor remains among the most determined corporate buyers of the orange coin
Call it borderline fanaticism or plain foresighted entrepreneurship, but Michael Saylor keeps breaking boundaries. His new venture into the digital asset space will raise $500 million through a debt sale to inject the new capital into more Bitcoin.
His company, business intelligence firm MicroStrategy, will offer $500 million of convertible senior notes due 2023 and use the raised cash to get its hands on even more Bitcoin.
MicroStrategy boasts an impressive stash of 214,400 Bitcoins, valued at over $14 billion at present market prices. This massive accumulation underscores Saylor’s unconventional vision and firm stance on Bitcoin’s potential as a store of value and a hedge against inflation — qualities he has emphasized multiple times.
Saylor’s Risky Play
Saylor has been an outspoken advocate for Bitcoin, often highlighting its advantages over traditional fiat currencies. His strategy involves leveraging the company’s balance sheet to acquire as much Bitcoin as possible, a move that has attracted significant attention and debate within the financial community.
MicroStrategy’s Mega Strategy
With 214,400 Bitcoins, MicroStrategy holds more of the cryptocurrency than any other publicly traded company, according to the Bitcoin tracking platform Bitcoin Treasuries. This extensive holding is part of Saylor’s broader strategy to position the company at the forefront of the digital currency revolution. According to Saylor, Bitcoin’s decentralized nature, scarcity, and growing acceptance as a digital gold make it a superior asset in the long term.
The company’s continuous buying spree has increased its Bitcoin reserves and influenced other corporations to consider similar strategies. Saylor’s advocacy and public statements have contributed to a broader corporate and institutional interest in Bitcoin and supported the upside narrative along the way.
