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MicroStrategy Sells $216 Million in Bitcoin for Dividends

Created at 6 Jul · 12:20 PM5 sources↑ Market-relevant2 events
IN SHORT

MicroStrategy sold 3,588 Bitcoin for $216 million to fund preferred stock dividend payments and replenish its cash reserves. The company now holds 843,775 BTC, with its U.S. dollar reserve remaining at $2.55 billion.

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Key Numbers

3,588 BTCbitcoin sold by MicroStrategy
$216 millionproceeds from bitcoin sale
843,775 BTCMicroStrategy's remaining bitcoin holdings
$2.55 billionMicroStrategy's U.S. dollar reserve
1,363 BTCbitcoin sold June 29-30
$59,256average sale price for first tranche
2,225 BTCbitcoin sold July 1-5
$60,773average sale price for second tranche

Who's Involved

MicroStrategy
Bitcoin treasury company that sold BTC
Michael Saylor
Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy
MicroStrategy Sells $216 Million in Bitcoin for Dividends

↳ Why This Matters

This sale marks a shift in MicroStrategy's strategy, utilizing its Bitcoin holdings to meet financial obligations like dividends, rather than solely for accumulation. It highlights the company's ongoing efforts to balance its Bitcoin strategy with its financial needs and market conditions.

Key facts

  • MicroStrategy sold 3,588 bitcoin for $216 million.
  • The sale was to fund preferred stock dividends and replenish its dollar reserve.
  • MicroStrategy's remaining bitcoin holdings are 843,775 BTC.
  • The company has a $2.55 billion U.S. dollar reserve.
  • The sale occurred in two tranches between June 29 and July 5.

MicroStrategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has sold 3,588 BTC for approximately $216 million to fund dividend payments on its preferred stock and replenish its U.S. dollar reserve. The sale occurred in two tranches between June 29 and July 5, reducing the company's total Bitcoin holdings to 843,775 BTC. The firm's U.S. dollar reserve remained at $2.55 billion as of July 5. The company's perpetual preferred stock, STRC, traded below its $100 par value in pre-market trading, potentially limiting MicroStrategy's ability to raise funds through STRC sales and possibly forcing it to increase nominal dividend rates.

Frequently asked questions

MicroStrategy sold bitcoin to fund preferred stock dividends and replenish its dollar reserves.

The company sold 3,588 bitcoin in two tranches between June 29 and July 5.

MicroStrategy currently holds 843,775 bitcoin.

The program, which allows raising up to $1.25 billion by selling Bitcoin, remained fully available as of July 5.

What Happens Next

01MicroStrategy may announce further bitcoin transactions.
02Analysts will monitor MicroStrategy's future dividend coverage strategies.
03Market participants will watch STRC stock performance relative to its par value.

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How It Developed

MicroStrategy sold 3,588 bitcoin for $216 million to fund preferred stock dividends and replenish its dollar reserve.
MicroStrategy's remaining bitcoin holdings are 843,775 BTC.
The company has a $2.55 billion U.S. dollar reserve.
MicroStrategy sold 1,363 BTC at an average price of $59,256 between June 29-30.
MicroStrategy sold 2,225 BTC at an average price of $60,773 between July 1-5.
MicroStrategy's perpetual preferred stock, STRC, traded below its $100 par value in pre-market trading.

Sources

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Strategy (MSTR) Sells 3,588 Bitcoin to Cover Preferred DividendsBitcoin Magazine
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Michael Saylor's Strategy dramatically ups pace of bitcoin sales, raising $216 millionCoinDesk
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Strategy sells 3,588 Bitcoin for $216M to fund dividends, keeps $2.55B reserve intactCointelegraph
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Strategy Sells $216M in Bitcoin for Dividends Under 'BTC Monetization Program'Decrypt
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Breaking: Michael Saylor’s Strategy Sells 3,588 Bitcoin To Fund STRC DividendsCoinGape

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