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HOW SOFTWARE FIRM MICROSTRATEGY'S BIG BET ON BITCOIN WENT STRATOSPHERIC

theguardian.com7 min read

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MicroStrategy, under Michael Saylor's leadership, has transformed into a "bitcoin treasury company" with aggressive investments in bitcoin, vastly increasing its market cap and stock value. The company's strategy includes issuing debt and equity to continually purchase bitcoin, fueling a feedback loop of rising stock prices. However, critics warn of significant risks if bitcoin's price falls, as MicroStrategy's financial health is heavily dependent on its crypto holdings.