Michael Saylor Has Built A House of Cards That Could Tumble Down | HackerNoon
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MicroStrategy's stock has plummeted 55% recently, but more concerning is its staggering $8.2 billion debt tied to its Bitcoin investments. The company's strategy hinges on a flywheel effect combining borrowing money through low-interest convertible notes, acquiring Bitcoin, and selling shares at a premium. However, this strategy risks insolvency if Bitcoin's value drops significantly, as the debt structure includes critical clauses that could prompt shareholders to favor liquidation over financial recovery. With substantial amounts of debt maturing soon, the situation poses serious risks to both the company and its investors.
Michael Saylor, who leads MicroStrategy, has engineered a strategy of significant leverage on Bitcoin, but vulnerabilities arise if Bitcoin's value declines, risking shareholder preferences for liquidation.
As the stock price crashes, investors overlook the looming danger of an $8.2 billion debt bomb linked to MicroStrategy's aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy, heavily reliant on financial engineering.
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