{"id":21177,"date":"2024-12-10T11:56:37","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T11:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/?p=21177"},"modified":"2025-12-29T11:46:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-29T11:46:49","slug":"microstrategy-continues-to-buy-bitcoin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/microstrategy-continues-to-buy-bitcoin\/","title":{"rendered":"MicroStrategy Continues to Buy Bitcoin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>MicroStrategy<\/strong>, the largest institutional <strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/bitcoin\/\">Bitcoin (BTC)<\/a><\/em> investor<\/strong>, continues expanding its cryptocurrency portfolio. The company, founded by <strong>Michael Saylor<\/strong>, a well-known <strong>cryptocurrency supporter<\/strong>, recently announced a significant Bitcoin purchase totaling <strong>$2.1 billion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MicroStrategy\u2019s Bitcoin Acquisition Strategy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/U.S.-City-Now-Accepts-Bitcoin-for-Tax-Payments.jpeg\" alt=\"MicroStrategy Continues to Buy Bitcoin\" class=\"wp-image-20776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/U.S.-City-Now-Accepts-Bitcoin-for-Tax-Payments.jpeg 788w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/U.S.-City-Now-Accepts-Bitcoin-for-Tax-Payments-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/U.S.-City-Now-Accepts-Bitcoin-for-Tax-Payments-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/U.S.-City-Now-Accepts-Bitcoin-for-Tax-Payments-390x220.jpeg 390w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/U.S.-City-Now-Accepts-Bitcoin-for-Tax-Payments-150x84.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 788px) 100vw, 788px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded by <strong>Michael J. Saylor<\/strong> in 1989, MicroStrategy became publicly traded in 1998. However, the company\u2019s global recognition stems from its active participation in the <strong>cryptocurrency market<\/strong>, particularly its aggressive <strong>Bitcoin purchasing strategy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite sharp market downturns, MicroStrategy consistently buys Bitcoin, adhering to its long-term investment strategy. The company\u2019s unwavering belief in Bitcoin&#8217;s future value sets it apart in the institutional investment world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Latest Bitcoin Purchase Details<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Historic-Day-in-the-Bitcoin-Network-1-Billionth-Transaction-Completed-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Historic-Day-in-the-Bitcoin-Network-1-Billionth-Transaction-Completed-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Historic-Day-in-the-Bitcoin-Network-1-Billionth-Transaction-Completed-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Historic-Day-in-the-Bitcoin-Network-1-Billionth-Transaction-Completed-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Historic-Day-in-the-Bitcoin-Network-1-Billionth-Transaction-Completed-390x220.jpeg 390w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Historic-Day-in-the-Bitcoin-Network-1-Billionth-Transaction-Completed-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Historic-Day-in-the-Bitcoin-Network-1-Billionth-Transaction-Completed-scaled.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>According to a filing submitted to the <strong>U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)<\/strong> and a statement published on its official website, MicroStrategy purchased an additional <strong>21,550 BTC<\/strong> between <strong>Dec. 2 and Dec. 8, 2024<\/strong>, for a total of <strong>$2.1 billion<\/strong>. The <strong>average purchase cost<\/strong> was <strong>$98,783 per BTC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this acquisition, <strong>MicroStrategy&#8217;s total Bitcoin holdings<\/strong> rose to <strong>423,650 BTC<\/strong>, valued at approximately <strong>$25.6 billion<\/strong> based on the average purchase price of <strong>$60,324 per BTC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Current Bitcoin Market Price<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bitcoin-Surpasses-60K-Milestone-Altcoins-Rise-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bitcoin-Surpasses-60K-Milestone-Altcoins-Rise-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bitcoin-Surpasses-60K-Milestone-Altcoins-Rise-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bitcoin-Surpasses-60K-Milestone-Altcoins-Rise-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bitcoin-Surpasses-60K-Milestone-Altcoins-Rise-3-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/metaverseplanet.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Bitcoin-Surpasses-60K-Milestone-Altcoins-Rise-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At the time of writing, <strong>Bitcoin&#8217;s price<\/strong> stands at <strong>$97,846<\/strong>, reflecting the company\u2019s continued confidence in the cryptocurrency\u2019s long-term potential. MicroStrategy\u2019s strategic approach reinforces its position as a key player in the global <strong>cryptocurrency investment ecosystem<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list wp-block-latest-posts\"><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MicroStrategy, the largest institutional Bitcoin (BTC) investor, continues expanding its cryptocurrency portfolio. The company, founded by Michael Saylor, a well-known cryptocurrency supporter, recently announced a significant Bitcoin purchase totaling $2.1 billion. MicroStrategy\u2019s Bitcoin Acquisition Strategy Founded by Michael J. Saylor in 1989, MicroStrategy became publicly traded in 1998. 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