MicroStrategy's Bold Bitcoin Bet: $500M Convertible Notes Offering to Boost BTC Holdings
March 14, 2024MicroStrategy Inc. has announced a $500 million private offering of convertible senior notes due 2031 to buy more Bitcoin.
The company, under CEO Michael Saylor, holds over 200,000 BTC valued at nearly $15 billion, and recently bought 12,000 BTC for $821.7 million.
JPMorgan has expressed concerns that MicroStrategy's debt-funded Bitcoin purchases could add risk to the market and potentially lead to future deleveraging.
MicroStrategy's stock has significantly increased by over 100% year-to-date, outpacing Bitcoin's own 60% increase in the same period.
Analysts have given MicroStrategy a Strong Buy rating, but with an average price target of $1,383.33, there's an implied downside potential of 21.7%.
The convertible bonds offer a low yield between 0.375%-0.875% and can be converted if the stock price rises 40%-45% from current levels.
The company's aggressive Bitcoin investment strategy has led to $7.7 billion in unrealized profits, with the potential for higher returns if Bitcoin hits $100,000 by mid-2025.
Proceeds from the bond sale may also serve general corporate purposes, not exclusively Bitcoin purchases.
Summary based on 13 sources
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Sources
Yahoo Finance • Mar 14, 2024
MicroStrategy plans second convertible debt offering this month to buy more bitcoinYahoo Finance • Mar 13, 2024
MicroStrategy Launches Second Note Sale This Month to Buy More BitcoinInternational Business Times • Mar 14, 2024
Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy Seeks Another $500M To Buy More BitcoinsCointelegraph • Mar 13, 2024
MicroStrategy is on its second fundraising ploy this month to buy more Bitcoin