TLDR
- MSTR shares rose 3.87% to $396.37.
- Q1 loss reached $4.2 billion due to Bitcoin accounting rules.
- Bitcoin holdings increased to 553,555 BTC, worth over $53 billion.
- MSTR targets 25% BTC yield in 2025, up from 15%.
- $21 billion new stock offering supports further Bitcoin buys.
MicroStrategy Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR) shares gained 3.87% to $396.37 on Friday midday trading after reporting a strong start to 2025. While the company posted a large Q1 loss, investors cheered its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation and upgraded targets. MicroStrategy, now rebranded as Strategy, continues to expand its role as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, boasting 553,555 BTC valued at over $53 billion.
For the first quarter ending March 31, 2025, MicroStrategy reported a net loss of $4.2 billion, or $16.49 per share, a sharp increase from the $53.1 million loss a year ago. This was driven mainly by a $5.9 billion unrealized loss tied to new fair value accounting rules for digital assets. Despite this, management emphasized that Bitcoin’s price has since recovered, with an estimated $8 billion gain already locked in for the second quarter as BTC trades near $97,300.
CEO Phong Le highlighted that the company successfully executed its record $21 billion stock offering, using proceeds to acquire 301,335 additional bitcoins. This fueled a 50% surge in MSTR shares during the period. The firm also completed two sizable preferred stock IPOs, further strengthening its capital base.
MicroStrategy’s ambitious Bitcoin goals for 2025 have now been raised. The company increased its BTC yield target from 15% to 25%, and its BTC dollar gain goal from $10 billion to $15 billion. Year-to-date, the firm has already achieved a 13.7% BTC yield and a $5.8 billion BTC gain.
Beyond crypto, MicroStrategy’s software business saw mixed results. Total revenue declined 3.6% year-over-year to $111.1 million. Subscription services jumped 61.6% to $37.1 million, but product support revenue fell 16.2%. Gross profit margin narrowed to 69.4% from 74% last year.
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The company’s aggressive moves have not been without cost. Operating expenses soared nearly 2,000% to $6 billion, mainly due to the new accounting treatment for its Bitcoin stash. Cash reserves, however, improved to $60.3 million from $38.1 million at year-end.
Looking ahead, MicroStrategy remains committed to growing its Bitcoin treasury. The firm has nearly $21 billion in available stock offering capacity and raised its authorized share count dramatically to fund future purchases. With over 70 public companies now adopting Bitcoin as part of their treasuries, MicroStrategy continues to lead the charge.
The stock has been a major outperformer, with a year-to-date return of 36.86% and a stunning 250.96% gain over the past year, dwarfing the S&P 500’s 12.46% rise. Investors appear confident in the company’s ability to leverage crypto market momentum, even amid headline losses.
