MicroStrategy, now rebranded as Strategy, remains the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin. Its Q4 2024 earnings report highlights staggering growth in BTC holdings, financial metrics, and strategic shifts.
Key Highlights from Strategy’s Q4 2024 Report
- Record Bitcoin Acquisition: Added 218,887 BTC in Q4 2024, totaling 447,470 BTC by year-end.
- Investment Cost: $20.5 billion spent on acquisitions, averaging $62,503 per Bitcoin.
- Market Value: Holdings worth $41.789 billion at year-end ($93,390/BTC).
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Bitcoin Yield and Financial Performance
74.3% BTC Yield in 2024
Strategy introduced a new KPI, BTC Yield, measuring growth in Bitcoin holdings. The 74.3% yield surpassed expectations, prompting a revised 2025 target of 15%+.
BTC $ Gain Target
- Goal: Achieve $10 billion in dollar-denominated BTC gains by end-2025.
- Current Standing: $23.9 billion carrying cost vs. $41.8 billion market value.
Financial Challenges in Q4 2024
Despite Bitcoin gains, Strategy faced operational hurdles:
| Metric | Q4 2024 | Q4 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operational Expenses | $1.103 billion | $39.2 million | +693.2% |
| Net Loss | $670.8 million | $0.50/share | Significant |
Primary Drivers:
– $1.006 billion impairment loss on digital assets.
– Share price decline to $336.7 (-3.33% in 24 hours).
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FAQs
1. How much Bitcoin does Strategy hold as of 2025?
As of January 2025, Strategy owns 471,107 BTC, valued at $46.5 billion ($98,712/BTC).
2. What is Bitcoin Yield?
A proprietary KPI tracking the growth rate of Strategy’s BTC holdings. 2024’s yield was 74.3%.
3. Why did Strategy report a net loss despite BTC gains?
Impairment losses ($1.006B) and soaring operational costs ($1.103B) outweighed Bitcoin appreciation.
4. What’s Strategy’s 2025 BTC $ gain target?
$10 billion in dollar gains from Bitcoin holdings.
Conclusion
Strategy’s aggressive Bitcoin accumulation underscores its long-term crypto bullishness, despite quarterly losses. With 471,107 BTC and a $10B gain target, its 2025 strategy remains high-stakes.
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