MicroStrategy Shareholders Approve Bold Plan to Expand Bitcoin Holdings

Renowned for its substantial Bitcoin holdings, MicroStrategy has made a major move to expand its BTC holdings. A plan to increase the company’s share base was recently approved by shareholders, opening the door for a significant fundraising campaign to buy additional Bitcoin.

According to a Bloomberg article, MicroStrategy’s plan aimed to raise the number of authorized Class A common shares from 330 million to 10.3 billion. It would increase the number of preferred shares from 5 million to 1 billion. The decision was approved by almost 56% of shareholders, opening the door for the business to raise up to $42 billion in the upcoming years.

This strategic initiative aligns with the company’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its balance sheet and double down on its Bitcoin strategy. Before this announcement, MicroStrategy purchased 11,000 BTC for $1.1 billion, bringing its total Bitcoin holdings to around 461,000 BTC. The company’s current Bitcoin stash is estimated to be worth over $48 billion.

A Series of BTC Purchases

MicroStrategy has been consistently adding to its Bitcoin reserves. Last week, the company acquired 2,530 BTC, pushing its total holdings at that time to 450,000 BTC. Earlier, the firm announced a $2 billion fundraising plan to fuel further BTC purchases.

In a statement, MicroStrategy detailed its approach: “The purpose of the offering is to allow MicroStrategy to continue to strengthen its balance sheet and acquire more Bitcoin. The offering is expected to occur, if at all, in the first quarter of 2025. However, the decision whether to proceed with and consummate the offering is in MicroStrategy’s sole discretion and is subject to market and other conditions. MicroStrategy may choose not to proceed with or consummate the offering at all.”

The company’s ambitious plan reflects its belief in Bitcoin’s long-term value. While the fundraising and additional purchases depend on market conditions, MicroStrategy’s commitment to Bitcoin remains steadfast.