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MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Bet: A Sudden Shift

USASaturday, December 27, 2025
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MicroStrategy, a company renowned for its substantial Bitcoin investments, has made an unexpected move. Instead of purchasing more Bitcoin, they sold a significant portion of their own stock.

Breaking the Pattern

  • Stock Sale: Sold stock worth $747.8 million
  • No Bitcoin Purchase: Deviated from their usual pattern of constant Bitcoin accumulation
  • Current Holdings: 671,268 BTC worth approximately $64 billion

Financial Overview

  • Shares Sold: 4.54 million shares of their stock
  • Available for Sale: Over $41 billion worth of stock still available
  • Total Bitcoin Investment: $50.33 billion spent so far
  • Average Purchase Price: $74,972 per Bitcoin
  • Current Bitcoin Value: $89,000 per Bitcoin
  • Profit: Approximately 19% increase in value

Cash Reserves

  • Current Cash: $2.19 billion
  • Previous Cash (December): $1.44 billion
  • Significant Increase: Building cash reserves instead of buying more Bitcoin

Historical Context

  • Bitcoin Accumulation: Began heavily buying Bitcoin in mid-2024
  • Initial Holdings: Around 400,000 BTC
  • Current Holdings: Over 671,000 BTC by the end of 2025

Stock Performance

  • Recent Performance: Up 0.26% recently
  • Overall Performance: Down 64% from its highs in July
  • Selling Pressure: Strong, with frequent pushbacks

Technical Indicators

  • Supertrend Indicator: $201.87 (above current price)
  • SAR Dots: $191.01 (indicating a bearish trend)
  • Required for Turnaround: Indicators need to flip below the current price

Support and Resistance Levels

  • Support: $155-$160 (December low)
  • Potential Drop: Below $155 could trigger more selling, dropping to $125 (another 24% down)
  • Resistance: $175-$180 initially, with significant overhead supply at $190-$200

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