MARA Acquired 6,474 BTC via $1B Convertible Note Offering

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As a seasoned crypto investor with a decade of experience navigating the volatile digital asset landscape, I find the recent moves by MARA and MicroStrategy both intriguing and prudent. Having witnessed the meteoric rise of Bitcoin since its early days, I have learned that those who dare to take calculated risks often reap significant rewards.

In a daring step within the Bitcoin sector, MARA (previously known as Marathon Digital) recently disclosed that they purchased approximately 6,474 Bitcoins. This acquisition was facilitated by their recent $1 billion offering of convertible notes, which came with zero percent interest rates.

Besides the initial purchase of 5,771 BTC priced at roughly $95,395 per token, MARA has subsequently bought an extra 703 BTC. As a result, they now have a total of 34,797 BTC in their reserves, which is currently valued at approximately $3.3 billion.

This method follows a strategy similar to MicroStrategy’s, who since 2020, have accumulated Bitcoin using corporate loans. More recently, MicroStrategy raised $3 billion by selling senior convertible notes with zero percent interest, which they used to buy more Bitcoin.

From November 18th through November 24th, the company acquired a total of 55,000 Bitcoins, with each one costing an average of $97,862. This purchase increased their overall Bitcoin holdings to approximately 386,700 coins.

The fact that MARA and MicroStrategy are increasing their investments in Bitcoin might indicate a rising corporate curiosity towards digital assets, or it could be an unproven risk they’re taking.

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2024-11-28 09:24