While microstrategy states selling bitcoin is a 'last resort' and not an immediate policy shift, the mere acknowledgment by the largest corporate btc holder that it *could* sell under specific distressed conditions introduces a potential bearish overhang. the market reacts to future possibilities, even if remote.
The information comes directly from microstrategy ceo phong le in an interview, reported by a reputable crypto news source (cointelegraph). the statements are direct quotes and explanations of company policy.
The discussion about selling bitcoin, even as a last resort, implies a scenario where microstrategy's stock is under pressure and capital is unavailable. if such a scenario unfolds, a significant sale by microstrategy could add substantial selling pressure to bitcoin, negatively impacting its price. it's a signal of potential future liquidation risk, however unlikely it may seem currently.
This is a contingency plan for a dire financial situation for microstrategy, not an imminent action. if it were to happen, it would be during a period of sustained market downturn and microstrategy's financial distress, suggesting a longer-term implication rather than an immediate price reaction.
Amin Haqshanas 2 minutes ago Strategy will sell Bitcoin as ‘last resort’ if mNAV drops, capital is unavailable: CEO Strategy CEO Phong Le says Bitcoin would only be sold if the company’s stock falls below net asset value and funding options disappear, calling it a financial decision. Listen 0:00 News COINTELEGRAPH IN YOUR SOCIAL FEED Strategy would consider selling Bitcoin only if its stock falls below net asset value and the company loses access to fresh capital, CEO Phong Le said in a recent interview. Le told the What Bitcoin Did show that if Strategy’s multiple to net asset value (mNAV) were to slip under one and financing options dry up, unloading Bitcoin becomes “mathematically” justified to protect what he calls “Bitcoin yield per share.” However, he noted that the move would be a last resort, not a policy shift. “I would not want to be the company that sells Bitcoin,” he said, adding that financial discipline has to override emotion when markets turn hostile. Strategy’s model hinges on raising capital when its shares trade at a premium to NAV and using that money to buy Bitcoin ( BTC ), increasing BTC held per share. When that premium disappears, Le said, selling a portion of holdings to meet obligations can be acceptable to shareholders if issuing new equity would be more dilutive. Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings. Source: BitcoinTreasuries.NET Related: Bitcoiners accuse JPMorgan of rigging the game against Strategy, DATs Strategy faces $800 million annual dividend bill The warning comes as investors scrutinize the company’s expanding fixed payments tied to a suite of preferred shares introduced this year. Le put annual obligations near $750 million to $800 million as recent issues mature. His plan is to fund those payouts first through equity raised at a premium to mNAV. “The more we pay the dividends out of all of our instruments every quarter, that's seasoning the market to realize that even in a bare market, we're going to pay these dividends. When we do that, they start to price up,” he said. Beyond balance-sheet mechanics, Le defended the long-term thesis on Bitcoin as a scarce, non-sovereign asset with global appeal. “It’s non-sovereign, has a limited supply… people in Australia, the US, Ukraine, Turkey, Argentina, Vietnam and South Korea — everyone likes Bitcoin,” he added. Related: Strategy unveils new credit gauge to calm debt fears after Bitcoin crash Strategy unveils BTC credit dashboard Last week, Strategy launched a new “BTC Credit” dashboard to reassure investors after Bitcoin’s latest drop and a sell-off in digital-asset treasury stocks. The company, the largest corporate holder of BTC, says it has enough dividend coverage for decades, even if Bitcoin’s price stays flat. Strategy claims its debt remains well-covered if BTC falls to its average purchase price of about $74,000, and still manageable even at $25,000. Magazine: 2026 is the year of pragmatic privacy in crypto — Canton, Zcash and more # Bitcoin # Cryptocurrencies # Business # Cryptocurrency Investment # MicroStrategy # Michael Saylor # Bitcoin Reserve Add reaction