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MicroStrategy Doubles Down: $563M Preferred Stock Offering to Fund Bitcoin Purchases

by Team Lumida
January 31, 2025
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Bitcoin Could Drop to $50K Before a Potential Fed-Driven Rally

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• Company more than doubled initial $250M target, selling 7.3M preferred shares
• Dividend yield increased to 10% from planned 8% to attract investors
• All proceeds earmarked for Bitcoin purchases
• Trading under ticker STRK, shares priced at $80 each

What Happened?

MicroStrategy successfully upsized its perpetual preferred stock offering, raising $563.4 million after expenses, significantly exceeding its initial $250 million target. The company sold 7.3 million shares at $80 each under the ticker STRK, with an increased dividend yield of 10%, up from the originally planned 8%.

Why It Matters?

This successful capital raise demonstrates continued institutional interest in Bitcoin exposure through traditional financial instruments. The upsizing and yield adjustment reflect both strong demand and the premium investors require for cryptocurrency-linked investments. MicroStrategy’s ability to raise significant capital through preferred stock, rather than debt or common equity, suggests evolving financing strategies in the crypto sector.

What’s Next?

Watch for MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin acquisition strategy and timing, as the company deploys this new capital. The 10% dividend yield sets a benchmark for future crypto-related financial instruments. Investors should monitor Bitcoin price movements and their impact on MicroStrategy’s investment returns, as well as potential similar offerings from other companies. The success of this raise could encourage other firms to explore similar funding mechanisms for crypto investments.

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