MicroStrategy (MSTR) to Offer $600M Debt to Buy More Bitcoin (BTC) Following Stock Rally

MicroStrategy (MSTR) Tuesday evening announced plans to raise $600 million by selling convertible debt in a private offering, with intentions of using the funds to buy acquire more bitcoin (BTC).

Helmed by its founder, former CEO and now Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company has been a relentless accumulator of bitcoin since mid-2020. At last check, MicroStrategy held 193,000 tokens worth more than $13 billion at the current price of $67,500.

"MicroStrategy intends to use the net proceeds from the sale of the notes to acquire additional bitcoin and for general corporate purposes," the company said in a press release.

In issuing the convertible paper, MicroStrategy is taking advantage of a major run-up in its stock price, the shares having nearly doubled in 2024, including a 24% advance in yesterday's market action. MSTR is lower by 6% in early trading on Tuesday.

Edited by Stephen Alpher.

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Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy to Raise $600M to Buy More Bitcoin

Taking advantage of a massive run-up in the stock, the company is looking to add to its 193,000 bitcoin stack.