# Strategy Unveils $500M Stock Raise to Buy More Bitcoin

*Author: Bankless*
*Published: Mar 18, 2025*
*Source: https://www.bankless.com/read/strategy-unveils-500m-stock-raise-to-buy-more-btc*

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MicroStrategy unveiled a $500 million preferred stock offering to fund further Bitcoin acquisitions, even as its stock dipped 5% amid market turbulence.

## **What’s the Scoop?**
- **Stock Offering**: MicroStrategy plans to issue 5 million shares of its new Series A perpetual preferred stock (STRF) to raise $500 million.
- **Dividend Terms**: The new STRF stock offers a fixed 10% annual cash dividend, compounded quarterly if not paid.
- **Market Reaction**: MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin holdings now stand at 499,226 BTC, and its stock saw a 5% decline following the announcement amid a broader market dip.
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