MicroStrategy to Issue More Debt Following Mammoth Bitcoin Purchase

As a seasoned crypto investor with a penchant for strategic plays, I find MicroStrategy’s latest debt offering of $700 million to boost their Bitcoin holdings intriguing. Having witnessed the meteoric rise of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, I appreciate the visionary approach Michael Saylor is taking.


In simpler terms, the Virginia-based data analytics company, MicroStrategy, has declared its intention to raise an additional $700 million through a new debt issue.

The capital will be primarily used for boosting the company’s Bitcoin coffers. 

The convertible notes offered by MicroStrategy are on track to mature in four years from now. 

In simple terms, it means that if there’s a significant transformation in the core operations of the business by the year 2028, the lender has the right to demand repayment of the loans (or notes).

These debt offerings are advantageous for lenders, as they can generate income through interest on the loaned money while also gaining exposure to MSTR. Essentially, they stand to receive both the value of their shares and the interest earned. Even if MicroStrategy were to face bankruptcy, the lender would still recover their initial investment (the principal amount).

As a crypto investor, I’ve been intrigued by Michael Saylor’s insights on the value of convertible bonds. He points out that these bonds can be lucrative for bond arbitrage players due to the high profit potential from trading volatility. In simpler terms, when market conditions are volatile, these savvy investors can make significant gains by skillfully navigating the ups and downs in the bond market.

In essence, Saylor is describing that he’s positioning a crypto asset volatility indicator right in the heart of his financial statements. He argues that the entire cryptocurrency market is causing this volatility, which in turn affects equity prices, and these equities influence options trading. The increased options trading then attracts arbitrageurs who are ready to invest billions of dollars due to these price fluctuations.

MicroStrategy currently owns approximately $14.3 billion in Bitcoin, making it by far the corporation with the most significant Bitcoin holdings.

Last week, the company acquired another $1.1 billion worth of Bitcoin. 

As reported by U.Today, MicroStrategy now owns roughly 1.17% of all Bitcoins. 

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2024-09-17 09:16