Strategy could sell Bitcoin ‘just to inoculate the market’ — Michael Saylor
Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy signals potential Bitcoin sales to "inoculate" markets against panic, reversing its long-held never-sell stance. The firm posted $12.5 billion Q1 net losses amid Bitcoin's 23.8% quarterly decline but holds 818,334 BTC worth $66.7 billion. Saylor aims expanding Stretch perpetual preferred stock into a major credit instrument, with neobanks potentially offering 8% Bitcoin-backed yield accounts soon.
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Strategy likely to sell bitcoin to cover STRC dividends, Michael Saylor says
Strategy, the world's largest crypto treasury firm, will sell bitcoin to fund STRC dividend payments while continuing to accumulate holdings. CEO Michael Saylor reversed the company's long-held "never sell" stance, stating Strategy aims to remain a net bitcoin aggregator. The firm holds 818,334 BTC (3.9% of supply) and targets doubling bitcoin-per-share within seven years through its digital credit strategy.
CME Gearing Up to Launch Bitcoin Volatility Futures Independent From BTC’s Price
CME is preparing to launch Bitcoin volatility futures contracts that operate independently of BTC's actual price movements. This derivative product lets traders speculate on Bitcoin's price swings without directional exposure. The move expands crypto derivatives offerings as institutional adoption grows. For Indian investors, it signals deeper market maturity and new hedging tools, though volatility products carry heightened risk.