Bitcoin's price is slightly up at just above $26,200, while the overall crypto market has risen by 0.70% to a valuation of $1.05 trillion.
MicroStrategy's acquisition of $150 million worth of Bitcoin has boosted confidence in the digital currency market and its role as an economic salve.
Despite concerns about interest rate hikes and rising bond yields, the market's future performance depends on Federal Reserve Chairman Powell's upcoming speech.
Expect some market fluctuations in the weeks ahead.
MicroStrategy (MSTR) has purchased 5,445 bitcoins for $147.3 million in cash since August 1, at an average price of $27,053 per bitcoin.
As of September 24, the company owns a total of 158,245 bitcoins, which they acquired at an average price of $29,582 per bitcoin, including costs.
It is well-known that the company's co-founder and Executive Chairman, Michael Saylor, is a strong advocate of Bitcoin, and their current Bitcoin stash is worth about $4.68 billion.
MicroStrategy's shares were trading at $324.89 on Monday, and they've recently made some accounting changes and raised $147.3 million by selling their common stock.
In 2020, they began purchasing Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation, with Michael Saylor playing a key role in their journey into crypto.
This positive news is likely to increase confidence in the cryptocurrency market, as the ongoing commitment of MicroStrategy to accumulate digital assets demonstrates Bitcoin's resilience as an inflation hedge.
Michael Saylor's influential role in crypto may further boost investor confidence, potentially causing upward pressure on BTC prices.
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