BlackRock Buys More Strategy (MSTR): $3.6B Bitcoin Bet Revealed!

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By Maxwell Reed

BlackRock Increases Investment in Strategy

According to a filing submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 6th, BlackRock has increased its investment in Strategy, previously known as MicroStrategy, reaching a 5% ownership position. This represents a notable rise from the 4.09% stake reported in September 2024.

The asset management firm now possesses roughly 11.2 million shares of Strategy. With the company’s stock priced at approximately $334 per share, BlackRock’s updated holding is worth more than $3.6 billion.

Overview of Major Shareholders

Following this increase in investment, BlackRock has strengthened its standing as a key investor in Strategy. Other prominent shareholders include Capital International Investors and the Vanguard Group, each of which maintains an ownership stake exceeding 7% in the corporation.

Investor Ownership Stake
BlackRock 5%
Capital International Investors Over 7%
Vanguard Group Over 7%

Rebranding Reflects Significant Bitcoin Holdings

This disclosure follows Strategy’s recent rebranding initiative, which aims to highlight its position as a leading institutional holder of Bitcoin. The company currently holds 471,107 BTC, which, based on current market valuations, amounts to a holding worth in excess of $46 billion.

Financial analysts believe that BlackRock’s increased stake not only provides it with greater exposure to Bitcoin but also highlights its increasing significance within the digital currency landscape.

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