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MicroStrategy’s stock price took an unexpected hit, plummeting 9% despite the company reaching a significant profit milestone of $6.33 billion. This surprising market reaction has raised questions among investors and analysts about the underlying factors influencing <a href="https://coingape.com/tag/microstrategy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MicroStrategy’s</a> stock performance amidst its financial success. 
The sharp decline suggests that market sentiment may be driven by factors beyond the company’s impressive profit figures, possibly including broader economic conditions, investor concerns about cryptocurrency volatility, or skepticism about the sustainability of MicroStrategy’s profit strategy. 
<h2 id="microstrategy-s-stock-price-drop-amidst-profit-milestone">MicroStrategy’s Stock Price Drop Amidst Profit Milestone</h2> 
MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, recently expanded its Bitcoin holdings by <a href="https://coingape.com/breaking-microstrategy-scoops-11931-bitcoins-using-800-million-convertible-note-proceeds/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">purchasing 11,931 BTC</a> for approximately $786 million thereby totalling their net holdings to 226,331 and a cumulative profit of $6.33 Billion. This acquisition was funded by selling convertible notes on June 18, 2024, which carry a 2.25% interest rate and can be converted to stock at a 35% premium. 
Despite this significant investment and strategic financial maneuvering, MicroStrategy’s stock price experienced a notable drop, decreasing by 9.40% in the early hours of today, falling from $1477.05 to $1451.12 before partially recovering to $1467.66. 
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The stock’s volatility is reflected in its total open interest of 17,440 contracts and a put-call ratio of 2.02 for options expiring June 28. MicroStrategy now holds 226,331 bitcoins, purchased at an average price of $36,798 per coin, reflecting its substantial stake in the <a href="https://coingape.com/glossary/cryptocurrency/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">cryptocurrency</a> market. 
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<h2 id="long-term-gains-and-price-outlook">Long-term Gains and Price Outlook</h2> 
Since the beginning of 2024, MicroStrategy’s stock has surged by over 114%, outperforming Bitcoin itself, which has seen one-year gains of 145%. In contrast, MicroStrategy’s one-year gains stand at 338%. <a href="https://coingape.com/price/bitcoin" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bitcoin’s current price</a> of $63,800.85 with a 1.52% decline in the past 24 hours, bitcoin (BTC) is currently trading between $65,059.13 and $63,513.96. Given the current price of bitcoin at time of profit calculation, MicroStrategy’s holdings hold a valuation of $14.68 billion, resulting in a $6.33 billion paper profit. 
This impressive gain follows a challenging 2022, when Bitcoin’s price dipped below $20,000, causing temporary losses. Despite the inherent volatility and risks associated with the cryptocurrency market, MicroStrategy remains steadfast in its commitment to Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset. 
CEO <a href="https://coingape.com/tag/michael-saylor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Michael Saylor</a> has publicly championed Bitcoin, referring to it as “Digital Scarcity” and expressing confidence that its price will continue to rise as its supply becomes increasingly limited. This long-term strategy reflects MicroStrategy’s belief in Bitcoin’s potential to deliver sustained value growth, despite the fluctuations seen in both the stock and cryptocurrency markets. 
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MSTR Price Plummets 9% Amid MicroStrategy’s $6.33B Profit Milestone

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