Michael Saylor's Strategy signals potential bitcoin sale to fund dividends obligations
Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy signals potential bitcoin sales to fund $1.5 billion annual dividend obligations. The firm holds 818,334 BTC with 18 months of USD coverage remaining. The announcement triggered a 4% stock drop and bitcoin fell below $81,000. The leverage strategy—buying bitcoin on credit, letting it appreciate, then selling portions for dividends—marks a significant shift for corporate bitcoin holders.
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