MicroStrategy’s stock price dropped after its leader, Michael Saylor, hinted the company might sell some of its Bitcoin holdings to pay dividends to shareholders.
I’m hearing that they might sell off some Bitcoin to actually pay out a dividend to investors. The idea is to show everyone we’re serious and that we can actually deliver on our promises, essentially proving the concept and calming any doubts about our ability to generate returns.
Saylor described their plan as borrowing money to buy Bitcoin, hoping its value will increase. They would then sell some of the Bitcoin when necessary to pay dividends to shareholders.
He explained that the process involves purchasing bitcoin using a credit card, holding onto it while its value increases, and then selling it to cover expenses or generate income.
These statements mark a change from the company’s previous firm stance against selling any assets. This decision was announced during the first quarter 2026 earnings call, following a reported net loss of $12.54 billion.
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The Rules of Bitcoin
1. Buy Bitcoin
2. Don’t Sell the Bitcoin— Michael Saylor (@saylor) February 3, 2026
MicroStrategy CEO Says Bitcoin Sales Are on the Table When Accretive
CEO Phong Le also mentioned the company might sell some of its Bitcoin holdings if it benefits them financially. However, he emphasized that their main goal is still to accumulate Bitcoin and increase the amount of Bitcoin represented by each share of stock, as he believes this will create the most long-term value for MSTR shareholders.
We’re open to selling some of our bitcoin, either to get U.S. dollars or to invest in debt if it would benefit our bitcoin holdings per share. We won’t rule out selling altogether, and we’ll consider it as opportunities arise,” Le explained.
According to Google Finance, MicroStrategy (MSTR) stock finished Tuesday at $186.9, up 1.69%. However, the stock price fell sharply in after-hours trading, dropping more than 4%.
Strategy currently holds 818,334 Bitcoin, which they purchased for an average price of around $75,537 each. They are the biggest publicly traded company to own Bitcoin. Recent predictions on Polymarket suggest there’s a 48% chance Strategy will sell some of its Bitcoin holdings by the end of 2026.
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2026-05-06 05:47