MicroStrategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings, Posts Significant Q2 Losses

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Business intelligence firm MicroStrategy has announced the purchase of an additional 12,222 Bitcoin for $805 million in the second quarter of 2024, boosting its total Bitcoin holdings to 226,500 BTC. At current market prices, these holdings are valued at approximately $14.7 billion.

In its Q2 earnings call, MicroStrategy reported significant losses, posting $5.74 per share on a quarterly revenue of $111.4 million, a 7% decline year-over-year. These figures fell short of analysts’ expectations, who had predicted a quarterly loss of $0.78 per share and $119.3 million in revenue, according to a Bloomberg survey.

Financial Performance and Bitcoin Strategy

Despite the disappointing revenue, MicroStrategy revealed a net loss of $123 million for Q2, showing a slight improvement from the $137 million net loss in the same period of 2023. The firm’s total Bitcoin holdings, acquired for $8.5 billion at an average price of $36,821 per Bitcoin, have been a focal point of its financial strategy.

MicroStrategy also introduced a new key performance indicator (KPI) called “Bitcoin Yield,” which tracks the percentage change over time in the ratio between the firm’s Bitcoin holdings and its diluted outstanding shares. The company reported a year-to-date BTC yield of 12.2% and aims to maintain an annual yield of 4%–8% over the next three years.

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“The Company uses BTC Yield as a KPI to help assess the performance of its strategy of acquiring Bitcoin in a manner the Company believes is accretive to shareholders,” MicroStrategy stated.

MicroStrategy Stock Split and Future Plans

MicroStrategy confirmed the implementation of a 10:1 stock split, initially announced on July 11, which will take effect on August 7. Additionally, the firm disclosed plans to file a registration form for a $2 billion at-the-market equity offering to raise further capital. While the company did not specify the intended use of the raised capital, historically, MicroStrategy has used such funds to purchase more Bitcoin.

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MicroStrategy’s shares were trading at $1,500 at the time of writing, having fallen by 6% on August 2. However, the share price saw a 1.1% increase in after-hours trading following the release of its Q2 earnings report, according to TradingView data.

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Steven Walgenbach

Steven's passion for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology began in 2014, inspiring him to immerse himself in the field. He notably secured a top 5 world ranking in robotics. While he initially pursued a computer science degree at the University of Texas at Arlington, he chose to pause his studies after two semesters to take a more hands-on approach in advancing cryptocurrency technology. During this period, he actively worked on multiple patents related to cryptocurrency and blockchain. Additionally, Steven has explored various areas of the financial sector, including banking and financial markets, developing prototypes such as fully autonomous trading bots and intuitive interfaces that streamline blockchain integration, among other innovations.

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