# MicroStrategy buys $101 M of Bitcoin, stock jumps 6%

**Published:** 2026-08-13T04:47:14.779Z  
**Topic:** Microstrategy Bitcoin  
**Sentiment:** neutral  
**Publisher:** TrendWatcher — https://www.trendwatcher.in/article/6261ae05-5e2a-4283-8055-c1c7d76eb94b

MicroStrategy added 1,070 BTC for $101 M, raising its holdings to 447,470 coins (~$45 B) and lifting shares 6% on Jan 6 2025.

MicroStrategy’s shares rose 6% on Monday after the firm disclosed a $101 million purchase of 1,070 bitcoins at an average price of $94,004 each, pushing its total bitcoin stash to roughly 447,470 coins worth about $45 billion at current prices [1].

| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Stock move | +6% |
| Bitcoin purchase | 1,070 BTC for $101 M |
| Total holdings | ~447,470 BTC (~$45 B) |
| Catalyst | New $2 B capital‑raise plan |

## New purchase fuels short‑term rally  
The filing shows the purchase was made on Dec 30‑31, a timing that coincided with MicroStrategy’s announcement to raise up to $2 billion of capital over the next three years to fund future bitcoin buys [1]. The capital‑raise expands the company’s “21/21” strategy, which aims to amass $42 billion in equity and debt to buy more bitcoin. The market reacted positively, lifting the stock 6% despite recent volatility that had seen the share price wobble after its Nasdaq‑100 inclusion.

## Context of recent buying sprees  
MicroStrategy’s latest acquisition follows a series of large‑scale purchases. In late November 2024 the firm bought about 55,500 BTC for $5.4 billion, bringing holdings to 386,700 BTC (~$37 B) [2]. Earlier in November it added 51,780 BTC for $4.6 billion, raising its stash to 331,200 BTC (~$30 B) [3]. Across these three weeks the company spent roughly $11 billion on bitcoin, funded largely by selling convertible bonds and issuing new shares. The cumulative average cost of its bitcoin portfolio sits near $49,874 per coin, far below current market levels above $100,000 [3].

## Market positioning and sentiment  
MicroStrategy’s stock has surged more than 470% over the past year, reflecting investor confidence in its bitcoin‑centric treasury model, yet the rapid price appreciation has also attracted short‑seller attention [2]. The recent 6% gain shows that fresh capital‑raising news can still lift the share price, even as broader market sentiment remains cautious about the sustainability of leveraged bitcoin holdings.

## What to watch
- Bitcoin price at $100,000 ± 5%: a key psychological level that could trigger further stock moves.  
- Progress on the $2 billion capital raise: any delay or reduction may pressure the share price.  
- Upcoming SEC filings or debt issuance dates that could reveal additional funding sources.

The latest purchase underscores MicroStrategy’s commitment to expanding its bitcoin reserve, but the reliance on continual capital raises to fund such buys leaves open the question of how long the strategy can sustain stock‑price momentum amid volatile crypto markets.

## Sources
1. Investopedia — [MicroStrategy Stock Jumps On Latest Bitcoin Buy, Capital Raising Plans](https://www.investopedia.com/microstrategy-stock-jumps-on-latest-bitcoin-buy-capital-raising-plans-8769626)
2. Investopedia — [MicroStrategy's $5.4B Buy Last Week Adds To Its Bitcoin Hoard; Stock Stumbles](https://www.investopedia.com/microstrategy-buys-usd5-4b-of-bitcoin-in-past-week-stock-falls-8750958)
3. Investopedia — [MicroStrategy Bought $4.6B Worth Of Bitcoin Even As It Soared Over $90K Last Week](https://www.investopedia.com/microstrategy-bought-usd4-6b-worth-of-bitcoin-8747008)

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