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<a href="https://thebitjournal.com/microstrategys-42-billion-bitcoin-vision-puts-it-on-the-path-to-dominance/">MicroStrategy</a> shares soared 13% on Monday, reaching a record closing high following the announcement of a significant Bitcoin acquisition. The company disclosed its purchase of $4.6 billion in Bitcoin, boosting investor confidence. This surge highlights the success of its aggressive cryptocurrency strategy, led by executive chairman Michael Saylor. 
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<h2 id="b-microstrategy-uses-bitcoin-as-inflation-hedge-b">MicroStrategy Uses Bitcoin as Inflation Hedge</h2> 
In 2020, Bitcoin became a hedge against inflation and macroeconomic uncertainty for MicroStrategy. The company finances its acquisitions through cash, stock issuance, and convertible bonds. As of now, MicroStrategy holds 331,200 BTC, which is valued significantly above its acquisition cost. 
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The holdings each cost an average of $88,627 to buy, and with current market conditions delivering incredible unrealized profits, it’s a pretty decent deal. The company announced it was raising $1.75 billion through convertible notes to maintain its strategy. It can use this approach to fund its cryptocurrency investments without paying interest on borrowed money, and indeed, it has been doing so at low or zero interest rates. 
<img loading="lazy" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-69960 size-full aligncenter" src="https://thebitjournal.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/DALL·E-2024-11-19-10.05.02-A-visually-striking-illustration-showing-a-stock-market-surge-with-MicroStrategy-branding.-In-the-foreground-a-rising-bar-graph-in-vibrant-colors-rep.webp" alt="Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy Aims to Raise $1.75 Billion for BTC Buying Spree = The Bit Journal" width="1792" height="1024" title="Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy Aims to Raise $1.75 Billion for BTC Buying Spree 47"> 
<h2 id="b-convertible-notes-boost-microstrategy-bitcoin-strategy-b">Convertible Notes Boost MicroStrategy Bitcoin Strategy</h2> 
MicroStrategy’s latest plan also includes issuing its new <a href="https://www.microstrategy.com/press/microstrategy-announces-proposed-private-offering-of-1-75b-of-convertible-senior-notes_11-18-2024" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">BTC senior convertible notes</a>, maturing in 2029, and granting investors equity conversion options in the notes. The notes are an attractive way for investors to profit from the company’s rising stock price. This method worked well in a previous funding round, like a Sept. 2024 issuance of $875 million. 
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Convertible notes help MicroStrategy raise the funding it needs without any immediate pain, with 0% interest on the interest front. They allow investors to engage in equity conversion or principal reclamation on maturity. The company already has a long-term vision of enlarging its cryptocurrency reserves while minimizing costs, so this strategy line fits that vision. 
<h2 id="b-microstrategy-stock-surges-500-in-2024-b">MicroStrategy Stock Surges 500% in 2024</h2> 
Since the beginning of 2024, MicroStrategy’s stock has risen 500%, while major technology stocks, such as Microsoft, have risen just 11% for all of 2024. The company’s performance also reflects investor faith in its bold <a href="https://thebitjournal.com/michael-saylor-eyes-100k-bitcoin-milestone-plan/">Bitcoin</a> focus. Its position as a leader in digital asset integration into corporate finance makes it a hit in the market. 
<img loading="lazy" loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-69963 size-full aligncenter" src="https://thebitjournal.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/DALL·E-2024-11-19-10.15.36-A-dynamic-and-futuristic-landscape-image-showcasing-a-massive-500-stock-surge-for-MicroStrategy-in-2024.-The-foreground-features-an-ascending-stock-g.webp" alt="Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy Aims to Raise $1.75 Billion for BTC Buying Spree = The Bit Journal" width="1792" height="1024" title="Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy Aims to Raise $1.75 Billion for BTC Buying Spree 48"> 
But it bets on Bitcoin, exposing financial stability to risks that could cause problems during Wall Street downturns. The strategy has been lucrative, but sharp drops in Bitcoin’s price could erode unrealized profits and fuel suspicion among investors. Balancing aggressive growth with risk management continues to be critical for sustained success. 
<h2 id="b-metaplanet-joins-bitcoin-trend-with-big-plans-b">Metaplanet Joins Bitcoin Trend With Big Plans</h2> 
This better suits a broader trend in which companies have started to include Bitcoin as a reserve asset for counteracting economic uncertainty. Corporate treasurers have become interested in cryptocurrency holdings as rising inflation and geopolitical tensions put their minds to work. Other firms like Abra and Japan’s Metaplanet also take this tack, making Bitcoin even more institutionalized in corporate finance. 
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Like MicroStrategy, Metaplanet recently announced its plan to acquire huge amounts of Bitcoin through stock issuance. To increase custody and tax efficiency on its holdings, the firm partnered with SBI VC Trade. These are signs of growing acceptance of Bitcoin as a strategic financial tool. 
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Its record-breaking stock performance shows the market’s approval of MicroStrategy’s bold Bitcoin investment strategy. The company has leveraged convertible notes and strategic planning to grow digital asset reserves at minimal financing cost. Nonetheless, the inherent risks of cryptocurrency volatility remain the key concern fueling any long-term stability. 
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