MicroStrategy admits it might need to sell bitcoin by 2026
In a risk disclosure this week, Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy (currently doing business as Strategy) admitted that circumstances may mean it has to sell some of its BTC by next year. Any such sale would break years of claims from Saylor that the company plans never to sell. Indeed, Saylor’s plan for MicroStrategy has been clear and single-minded. “The highest, best use of bitcoin is to buy bitcoin and hold,” Saylor has professed. Repeatedly and without exception, Saylor has told his followers that he plans to hold onto his coins. “The endgame is to acquire more BTC. Whoever gets the most BTC wins. There is no other endgame.” You do not sell your #Bitcoin. — Michael Saylor (@saylor) February 27, 2024 Even Saylor, in his personal capacity, says he plans never to sell his BTC and will burn his private keys when he dies. However, there are several events that could force him to sell in spite of his devotion. According to data from Arkham Intelligence, the comp...