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Strategy Halts Bitcoin Purchases, Focuses on $205 Million Preferred Stock Buyback
Strategy has decided to pause its Bitcoin purchases for the week of October 19 through 25, keeping its total holdings at 848,517 BTC, valued at approximately $68 billion. This decision comes ahead of the Federal Reserve's anticipated interest rate decision.
During this period, the company repurchased over 2 million shares of its STRC preferred stock for about $205 million, according to a recent SEC disclosure. Notably, Strategy did not repurchase shares of its STRF, STRK, or STRD preferred stocks, nor its MSTR common stock.
As of October 25, Strategy reported that it has approximately $957 million available for further preferred stock repurchases and $1 billion for MSTR buybacks. The STRC repurchases were funded using USD cash, which has decreased to $242 million. The company's USD Reserve, which is intended to support preferred stock dividends and debt interest payments, stands at $4.8 billion.
Michael Saylor's firm has built its treasury into the largest corporate Bitcoin holdings globally, primarily through stock sales and convertible debt. However, this year has seen a shift in strategy, with the company pausing Bitcoin purchases multiple times and focusing on buybacks of its preferred shares instead.
New Developments
Strategy has halted its Bitcoin purchases to focus on a record $205 million preferred stock buyback.
In contrast, Strive has continued its Bitcoin accumulation, spending $511 million on the cryptocurrency.
Strategy's total STRC purchases have now exceeded $2 billion.
This marks the end of Strategy's Bitcoin buying streak, which lasted for five consecutive weeks.
FAQ
Why has Strategy paused its Bitcoin purchases?
Strategy has paused its Bitcoin purchases for the week of October 19 through 25 to maintain its total holdings at 848,517 BTC, valued at approximately $68 billion, ahead of the Federal Reserve's anticipated interest rate decision.
How much preferred stock did Strategy repurchase?
During the specified period, Strategy repurchased over 2 million shares of its STRC preferred stock for about $205 million.
What is the current status of Strategy's cash reserves?
As of October 25, Strategy reported having approximately $957 million available for further preferred stock repurchases and $1 billion for MSTR buybacks, with USD cash decreasing to $242 million.
What is the purpose of Strategy's USD Reserve?
The USD Reserve, which stands at $4.8 billion, is intended to support preferred stock dividends and debt interest payments.
How has Strategy's approach to Bitcoin changed this year?
This year, Strategy has shifted its approach by pausing Bitcoin purchases multiple times and focusing more on buybacks of its preferred shares instead of acquiring more Bitcoin.