Strategy sold 4.5 million shares of its Class A common stock between December 15 and 21. The sale generated $747.8 million in net proceeds through the company’s at-the-market offering program.
The cash infusion pushed Strategy’s U.S. dollar reserves to $2.19 billion. Executive chairman Michael Saylor announced the updated figures in a post this week.
The company did not purchase any Bitcoin during the period. Its last Bitcoin acquisition occurred on December 15, when it bought 10,645 BTC for $980.3 million at an average price of $92,098 per coin.
Strategy now holds 671,268 Bitcoin worth over $59 billion. The company acquired its Bitcoin stash at an aggregate purchase price of $50.33 billion, with an average cost of $74,972 per coin.
The company established its U.S. dollar reserve in early December with an initial $1.44 billion. The reserve supports dividend payments on preferred stock and interest payments on outstanding debt.
Strategy stated it intends to maintain reserves sufficient to cover at least 12 months of obligations. The company aims to eventually expand coverage to 24 months or more.
TD Securities analysts led by Lance Vitanza said the expanded cash reserve strengthens Strategy’s ability to operate through challenging market conditions. The reserve now covers roughly 32 months of interest and dividend obligations.
“The move underscores the company’s balance sheet strength and should alleviate concerns about its ongoing viability, even in a prolonged ‘crypto winter’ scenario,” the analysts wrote in a Monday report.
Over the past four weeks, Strategy sold more than 22 million shares. The sales roughly matched average daily trading volume without disrupting market liquidity, according to TD Securities.
Strategy shares traded around $165 at the time of writing. The stock is down over 43% year-to-date.
TD Securities reiterated its buy rating on Strategy with a $500 price target. The target represents potential upside of nearly 200% from current levels.
The analysts forecast Strategy could own approximately 835,000 Bitcoin by the end of fiscal year 2027. They project intrinsic Bitcoin value of roughly $380 per share in one year and $515 in two years.
TD Cowen analysts noted that concerns about Strategy’s balance sheet viability appear overblown. The company’s recent actions to shore up liquidity demonstrate financial strength during market stress.
Bitcoin was trading near $89,433, down 4.4% over the past 12 months. Strategy common stock has fallen nearly 50% over the past year.
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