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    MicroStrategy Stock Crashes 33%: Is Its Bitcoin Strategy Failing?

    Story Highlights
    • MSTR Reddit discussions are filled with concerns over MicroStrategyโ€™s reliance on Bitcoin, with many questioning its long-term viability.

    • MicroStrategy stock has experienced a sharp 33.94% drop recently, despite its substantial Bitcoin holdings.

    • MicroStrategy market cap is currently $79.47 billion as of November 27, 2024. This marks a notable positioning within the top 100 U.S. public companies.

    MicroStrategyโ€™s Bitcoin strategy is very simple: Raising debt to buy Bitcoin and selling shares at a premium to repeat the cycle. Until recently, it had been regarded as outstanding. At the start of November 21, the MicroStrategy price stood at a peak of $535.42. But just days later, something unexpected happened. The stock has since dropped by over 33%.

    What’s behind this sudden fall, especially when Bitcoin itself has only slipped slightly?

    Dive in to discover the story behind the numbers and what this means for the companyโ€™s future.

    Massive Stock Drop for MicroStrategy 

    In the past four days, MicroStrategyโ€™s stock has plunged by 33.94%, marking its biggest four-day drop in recent history. This has resulted in the company losing more than $30 billion in market value.

    Is the companyโ€™s so-called revolutionary Bitcoin strategy about to fail?

    Retail Investors Jump In: Did They Drive the Crash?

    In the days leading up to this drop, retail investors were significantly active in buying MicroStrategy stock. On one day last week, they bought $42 million worth of MSTR stock, the highest recorded daily purchase. Overall, retail investors purchased over $100 million in MSTR stock last week.

    Interestingly, MicroStrategy saw over $136 billion in trading volume last week, a number much higher than Amazon, a company with a market cap 29 times larger. This surge in activity shows how much retail investors are influencing the stock price.

    Just a Ponzi Scheme?

    At present, MicroStrategy holds at least 386,700 Bitcoin tokens, worth nearly $35,764,258,860. However, the total market cap of the company is over 74.95B. This indicates that the company market cap is at least 2.1x higher than the value of its BTC holdings

    In the last two months, MicroStrategyโ€™s stock has surged by 113.07%, far outpacing Bitcoinโ€™s 41.19% increase. While this strong performance could indicate that the companyโ€™s Bitcoin-focused strategy is working, it also highlights the increased volatility of MicroStrategyโ€™s stock compared to Bitcoin.

    This raises concerns about the risks involved in such a strategy.

    Peter Schiffโ€™s Warning

    Peter Schiff has criticized the rapid pace at which MicroStrategy has been buying Bitcoin. The company has already spent $10 billion out of its planned $42 billion Bitcoin purchase. Schiff warns that once the plan is complete, both MicroStrategy and Bitcoin could experience a sharp decline.

    Supporters of MicroStrategyโ€™s strategy believe itโ€™s a game-changer, positioning the company for long-term growth. They see the approach as a smart way to bet on Bitcoinโ€™s future value.

    However, critics argue that the strategy is unsustainable and risky, with growing debt and market volatility making it resemble a Ponzi scheme.

    FAQs

    Why has MicroStrategy’s stock dropped so much?

    MicroStrategyโ€™s stock plummeted over 33% due to investor concerns about its Bitcoin strategy amid market volatility.

    How much Bitcoin does MicroStrategy hold?

    MicroStrategy holds around 386,700 Bitcoin, valued at over $35 billion, which is more than double its company market cap.

    Will MicroStrategyโ€™s Bitcoin purchases lead to a market crash?

    Experts warn that MicroStrategyโ€™s aggressive Bitcoin buying strategy could trigger a crash for both BTC and the company if risks escalate.

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