Software giant MicroStrategy has revealed plans to raise $42 billion to expand its Bitcoin holdings. In the next three years, the company plans to raise this capital through a combination of $21 billion of equity and $21 billion of fixed-income securities. This fits into MicroStrategy’s strategy to grow its reputation as a Bitcoin Treasury Company.
MicroStrategy’s plan to include Bitcoin as a core part of its financial structure has been ongoing for some time. With some of these funds, the company plans to purchase more Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset to help improve its Bitcoin yield. MicroStrategy’s strategy is clear, as this plan showcases a focus on maximizing shareholder value by utilizing Bitcoin.
Currently, MicroStrategy owns 252,220 BTC, valued at about $6.851 billion, with an average purchase price of $39,266 per coin. The company holds 1.2% of Bitcoin’s total circulating supply, which puts it as the fifth-most top Bitcoin holder in the world. This acquisition target symbolizes MicroStrategy’s confidence that Bitcoin will be an outstanding long-term store of value and a sound financial instrument.
MicroStrategy Targets 10% Bitcoin Yield by 2027
MicroStrategy targets an annual Bitcoin yield of 6% and 10% by 2027 as part of its larger strategy. By focusing on yield, the company hopes that the returns on their Bitcoin holdings will benefit shareholders over the long run. “YTD, this BTC strategy is already showing an effective yield of 17.8%,” the company added.
The company’s yield target helps to express its aim of utilizing progressive financial metrics to increase shareholders’ wealth. By 2025, MicroStrategy contemplates revising our Bitcoin yield targets so that we can generate higher BTC performance versus traditional investment returns. Management views these efforts as consistent with shareholder risk and return goals commensurate with financial results in a dynamic digital asset environment.
Following this announcement, MicroStrategy’s stock, ticker MSTR, moved up and down. MSTR shares dropped over 4% after hours to $247 and were at their highest close since March 2020. This volatility reflects investors’ anticipation of the capital raise itself and its likely effect on MicroStrategy’s financial picture. There has also been much speculation on the usage of the proceeds, which remains unknown to the public.
MicroStrategy Doubles Down Despite Q3 Financial Loss
Its recent fiscal performance illustrates some challenges — and strategic adjustments — as it pours millions into Bitcoin. Total revenues for the company came in at $116.1 million in the third quarter, when analysts expected $122.5 million. The software firm’s struggling operating environment is reflected in this revenue result, with a 10% year-over-year decline.
Despite revenue shortfalls, MicroStrategy continues to read its business in a direction that matches its broader Bitcoin strategy while preparing for future growth. Q3 reported an operational loss of $432.6 million, a considerable improvement from the loss of $25.2 million in Q3 last year. In addition, net loss was $340.2 million, or $1.72 per diluted share, in Q3 versus $143.4 million, or $0.71 per diluted share.
These short-term financial challenges haven’t diverted the company from its Bitcoin-focused strategy. MicroStrategy is integrating Bitcoin more to capitalize on its belief that BTC is a high-value asset class worth adding more to its balance sheet. Management’s long-term vision for higher financial returns remains to commit to this strategy.
