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Strategy Inc. sold 3,588 BTC for $216 million, cutting holdings to 843,775. See why the sale matters for its digital‑credit model and Bitcoin’s market.
Strategy Inc. (MSTR) sold 3,588 Bitcoin between June 29 and July 5 for $216 million, its largest single‑sale ever and well below its average cost of $75,700 per BTC, trimming its treasury to 843,775 BTC ≈ 4 % of all mined coins [2][3].
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Sale size | 3,588 BTC |
| Sale value | $216 million |
| Avg. cost basis | $75,700 per BTC |
| Price at sale | ~ $62,000 per BTC |
The off‑load came as Bitcoin hovered just under $62,000, a dip from the $58,398 month‑end price that framed June’s “digital‑credit” stress test. Strategy’s preferred‑share instruments (STRC) and Strive’s SATA fell below their $100 par value in mid‑June, triggering margin calls and a brief price slide that saw STRC bottom near $75 before recovering to $87 by early July [1]. The company used the proceeds to fund preferred‑stock dividends and replenish its dollar reserve, which stood at $2.6 billion as of July 5 [3].
Public treasuries added roughly 9,000 BTC in June, with Strategy and Strive accounting for about 7,000 BTC of that net gain [1]. Strategy’s holdings, acquired at an average $74,476 per BTC, now represent a $52.3 billion market value at current prices, down from a $63.7 billion cost basis [3]. Despite the sale, Strategy still controls about 4 % of all mined Bitcoin, a share that dwarfs daily market volume of $33.2 billion on July 7 [2].
Strategy’s “digital credit” model relies on issuing preferred shares near a $100 par value to raise cash for Bitcoin purchases. When Bitcoin fell below $60,000, leveraged holders of STRC and SATA faced margin calls, exposing the model’s vulnerability to price swings [1]. The company responded with a Digital Credit Capital Framework, authorizing up to $1.25 billion of Bitcoin sales to support its reserve and dividend obligations [2][3]. While the framework aims to stabilize cash flows, 75 % of surveyed participants expect future price volatility, and 78 % anticipate the digital‑credit supply to exceed $50 billion by 2027 [1].
The sale underscores the tension between corporate Bitcoin exposure and the need to fund preferred‑share obligations. Whether Strategy’s new framework can cushion future price drops without triggering a broader sell‑off remains an open question.
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MicroStrategy treats Bitcoin as its primary treasury asset, using a combination of equity and credit instruments to accumulate holdings while managing liquidity for corporate obligations.
While the firm has historically emphasized long-term accumulation, reports indicate that it has engaged in Bitcoin sales to strengthen dollar reserves and cover dividend payments.
The company raises capital primarily through at-the-market sales of common stock and the issuance of perpetual preferred shares.
MicroStrategy stock often mirrors the performance of Bitcoin, with both assets frequently rising or falling in tandem during market shifts.