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MicroStrategy sells 32 Bitcoin for $2.5 million

Created at 1 Jun · 12:40 PM32 sources↑ Market-relevant29 events
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MicroStrategy sold 32 Bitcoin for $2.5 million, its first sale since 2022. The transaction has sparked debate over the valuation of Bitcoin treasury companies and challenged the perception that MicroStrategy would only accumulate BTC.

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Key Numbers

32 BTCBitcoin sold
$2.5 millionProceeds from Bitcoin sale
2022Year of last Bitcoin sale
843,738 BTCTotal Bitcoin holdings as of May 25
$62.24 billionValue of Bitcoin holdings as of May 25

Who's Involved

MicroStrategy
Company that sold Bitcoin
Michael Saylor
CEO of MicroStrategy, known for aggressive Bitcoin accumulation
SEC
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, received the filing
Delphi Digital
Digital asset research and advisory firm commenting on the sale
MicroStrategy sells 32 Bitcoin for $2.5 million

↳ Why This Matters

MicroStrategy, a prominent corporate holder of Bitcoin, has historically focused on accumulating the cryptocurrency. This recent sale, though modest in size, breaks a long streak of purchases and may signal a shift in strategy or simply a tactical move for balance sheet management and tax efficiency. The company has $13.8 billion of debt, with more than half consisting of high coupon preferred shares.

Key facts

  • MicroStrategy sold 32 Bitcoin for $2.5 million.
  • This is the company's first Bitcoin sale since 2022.
  • The sale was conducted to fund preferred stock distributions and for tax purposes.
  • MicroStrategy holds 843,738 Bitcoin valued at $62.24 billion as of May 25.

MicroStrategy, a prominent corporate holder of Bitcoin, has historically focused on accumulating the cryptocurrency. This recent sale, though modest in size, breaks a long streak of purchases and may signal a shift in strategy or simply a tactical move for balance sheet management and tax efficiency. The company has $13.8 billion of debt, with more than half consisting of high coupon preferred shares.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, MicroStrategy sold 32 Bitcoin for $2.5 million, marking its first sale since 2022.

The company stated the sale was to fund preferred stock distributions and for tax purposes.

As of May 25, MicroStrategy held 843,738 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $62.24 billion.

The sale breaks a long streak of accumulation and has sparked debate, but the company cited specific reasons and the amount is modest relative to total holdings.

What Happens Next

01MicroStrategy may continue to manage its Bitcoin holdings tactically, balancing accumulation with strategic sales for specific purposes.
02Market participants will monitor future announcements for further Bitcoin transactions by MicroStrategy.

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How It Developed

2 Jun · 7:26 AM
The new article specifies Strategy Inc.'s debt of $13.8 billion, with over half in high-coupon preferred shares, and an average Bitcoin cost basis of $75,699.
@PPGMacro via PiQSuite
2 Jun · 5:09 AM
Bitcoin fell to $70,000, its lowest in weeks, as MicroStrategy's recent BTC sale continued to impact the market.
CoinDesk via PiQSuite
2 Jun · 5:00 AM
MicroStrategy moved Bitcoin to Coinbase for a potential tax maneuver and retired $1.5B in debt before a $2B Bitcoin purchase.
Bitcoinist.com via PiQSuite
2 Jun · 5:00 AM
Strategy Sells Bitcoin For First Time Since 2022 Tax-Loss Trade
NewsBTC via PiQSuite
2 Jun · 4:05 AM
Bitcoin fell toward $70,000 due to a significant sale by MicroStrategy and geopolitical risks.
@TheBlockCo via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 8:51 PM
MicroStrategy's sale of 32 BTC for $2.5M breaks its "never sell" doctrine, impacting MSTR shares and Bitcoin price.
ForexLive via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 8:34 PM
Michael Saylor's sale of $2.5M in Bitcoin is drawing attention amid market fluctuations.
Yahoo News | Business Finance, Stock Market, Quotes, News via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 8:20 PM
An analyst suggests MicroStrategy's Bitcoin sale is not bearish, despite rising market fear and weakening profit indicators.
Bitcoin.com News via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 6:46 PM
Article links MicroStrategy's 32 BTC sale to a 5% Bitcoin price drop and $627M in liquidations, a connection not previously detailed.
Bitcoin.com News via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 6:20 PM
MicroStrategy sold 32 bitcoin for $2.5 million, its first sale since late 2022.
@WSJmarkets via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 6:20 PM
Strategy's BTC sale turns Bitcoin treasury into market stress test
CoinTelegraph via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 5:45 PM
The article highlights Michael Saylor's prior statement about selling Bitcoin to fund dividends, framing the recent sale as a strategic move.
Bitcoin Magazine via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 5:39 PM
The new article suggests Michael Saylor's Strategy may have sold Bitcoin for reasons beyond tax-loss harvesting, including S&P inclusion.
@CryptoNews_eth via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 3:44 PM
Strategy Inc. stock price declined after the company sold 32 Bitcoin for $2.5 million.
Yahoo News | Finance Top Stories via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 3:25 PM
Michael Saylor commented on Strategy Inc.'s Bitcoin sale, linking it to preferred dividends and the company's capital model.
Bitcoin.com News via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 2:13 PM
Strategy Inc. stock is sliding today, with the company's CEO Phong Le addressing investor concerns.
Investing.com via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 1:50 PM
Strategy sold 32 BTC for $2.5M to fund preferred stock distributions, impacting the crypto market.
Bitcoin Magazine via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 1:43 PM
Strategy sold 32 BTC for tax purposes, not a shift in treasury strategy, according to an SEC filing.
CoinSpeaker via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 12:55 PM
Marathon Digital Holdings sold 2.5 million BTC, marking a shift from its previous strategy of holding reserves.
Seeking Alpha via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 12:52 PM
Strategy stock fell 4.7% after selling 32 BTC for $2.5M, its first sale since 2022, to fund preferred stock distributions.
CoinCentral via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 12:26 PM
Strategy Inc. sold approximately $2.5 million of Bitcoin, its first sale since 2022, to fund preferred stock distributions.
Bloomberg | Technology via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 12:19 PM
The article restates earlier reporting on Strategy's Bitcoin sale, adding that this is one of the firm's only disclosed liquidations since August 2020.
Bitcoin.com News via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 12:07 PM
Strategy sold 32 BTC for $2.5 million between May 26-31 at an average price of $77,135 per coin.
CoinDesk via PiQSuite

Sources

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Strategy sold 32 BTC for $2.5 million in late May, filing showsm.piqsuite.com
T1
Strategy (MSTR) Stock Slides 5% After Selling Bitcoin for First Time Since 2022m.piqsuite.com
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Saylor's Strategy Follows Through on Pledge to Sell Some Bitcoinm.piqsuite.com
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Strategy Sells Bitcoin for First Time Since 2022, Dumps 32 BTC to Fund Preferred Stock Dividendsm.piqsuite.com
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Investors alert: Strategy sells 2.5M bitcoin for the first time in 41 monthsm.piqsuite.com
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Strategy Sells Bitcoin For First Time In Four Yearsm.piqsuite.com
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Strategy Bitcoin News: Saylor Discloses 32 BTC Sale for Tax Purposesm.piqsuite.com
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Strategy shares fall after selling $2.5 million in bitcoin, its first sale since 2022m.piqsuite.com
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Strategy (MSTR) Sells Bitcoin for First Time in Years as Bitcoin Price Tumblesm.piqsuite.com
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Playbook changed: Strategy sells 2.5M bitcoin for the first time in 41 monthsm.piqsuite.com
T1
Why is Strategy stock sliding today?m.piqsuite.com
T1
Saylor Breaks Silence After Strategy's Bitcoin Salem.piqsuite.com
T1
Strategy Shares Slide Following Bitcoin Sale—Will It Dump More BTC Ahead?m.piqsuite.com
T1
Strategy Sold 32 Bitcoin… And That's a Good Thing.m.piqsuite.com
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TOP REASONS FOR @saylor SELLING BITCOIN: >Contributions towards divs >Testing market reaction >Step towards S&P inclusion Strategy just sold $128.3 million worth of common stock.. So a $2.5m completed sell order of BTC does not make sense. Realistically Saylor raised two main https://t.co/7oQbYGv8Hl@CryptoNews_eth via PiQSuite
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Bitcoin-hoarding firm says it sold the cryptocurrency to fund distributions on preferred stock https://t.co/xqlAA306wr@WSJ via PiQSuite
T1
Strategy, the bitcoin-hoarding firm founded by Michael Saylor, said it sold 32 bitcoin last week for roughly $2.5 million, marking its first sale since the depths of the crypto winter in late 2022 https://t.co/kVQWN7fVn1@WSJmarkets via PiQSuite
T1
Strategy's 32 BTC Sale Hits Bitcoin as Price Slides 5% and Liquidations Top $627Mm.piqsuite.com
T1
Price of Bitcoin Drops as Michael Saylor's Strategy Sells Off Some of Its Stashm.piqsuite.com
T1
Analyst Says Strategy's BTC Sale Is Not Bearish Despite Rising Bitcoin Fearm.piqsuite.com
T1
ICYMI! Strategy sells Bitcoin for first time since 2022, breaking "never sell" pledgem.piqsuite.com
T1
RT @TheBitcoinConf: STRATEGY SOLD 32 #BITCOIN FOR AN ESTIMATED $2.5 MILLION. IT'S FIRST BTC SALE SINCE 2022 ‼️ IF SAYLOR'S NEW RULE IS “BU…@TheBitcoinConf via PiQSuite
T1
Why Michael Saylor's $2.5M bitcoin sale is turning headsm.piqsuite.com
T1
Bitcoin slides toward $70,000 as Strategy's BTC sale, geopolitical risks weigh on crypto https://t.co/ZBy7yeH4d7@TheBlockCo via PiQSuite
T1
Strategy Sells Bitcoin For First Time Since 2022 Tax-Loss Tradem.piqsuite.com
T1
Bitcoin slide to $70,000 as stocks pause and Strategy's BTC sale weighs on cryptom.piqsuite.com
T1
Another Bitcoin Buy Ahead? Michael Saylor's Latest Post Fuels Rumorsm.piqsuite.com
T1
Strategy sold bitcoin for the first time since 2022 to cover preferred stock dividendsm.piqsuite.com
T1
Strategy (MSTR) Stock: Saylor Breaks Silence After Surprise Bitcoin Salem.piqsuite.com
T1
Strategy Ends Bitcoin Buying Streak With Rare Sale—How Much Did It Sell?m.piqsuite.com
T1
Bitcoin/Strategy Inc Note that Strategy has $13.8 billion of debt and more than half is high coupon preferred shares. Apparently, “Strategy Inc. (formerly MicroStrategy) holds approximately 843,706 Bitcoin with an average cost basis of roughly $75,699 per coin.” https://t.co/fxITeAbpfd@PPGMacro via PiQSuite
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Strategy's BTC sale turns Bitcoin treasury into market stress testm.piqsuite.com

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