MicroStrategy has made another significant move in the cryptocurrency market. Just hours ago, the company transferred 1,652 $BTC, approximately valued at $114 million, to a new wallet address. This information was reported by Stoshi Club, a prominent crypto media outlet.
MicroStrategy Holds 252,220 BTC Worth $17.56 Billion
At the moment, there are a total of 252,220 BTC in MicroStrategy’s portfolio. This stash is estimated to be $17.56 billion of which show the strong market position of the company. For instance, the average Bitcoin purchase price of is $39,266. Consequently, MicroStrategy currently holds approximately $7.65 billion of unrealized gains on its investments.
Additionally, this transfer could be an attempt to change the nature of the company’s Bitcoin management strategy. Some have attributed such actions as being in anticipation of market volatility or about to undertake certain investment.
MicroStrategy’s Bold Bitcoin Strategy Reflects Ongoing Market Developments
MicroStrategy has been an aggressive holder of Bitcoins and remains a long-term holder of the digital asset. The company’s CEO Michael Saylor has been an advocate of Bitcoin as an inflation hedge and a store of value many times.
Since the crypto market is still unpredictable, most people are waiting to see how this recent transaction will affect MicroStrategy’s plan. In total, this transfer shows that there is continued development and demand for Bitcoin with institutional participants. The market response to these developments will be important in the days to come.