MicroStrategy Now Rebrands to Strategy, Recent Q4 Losses Revealed
MicroStrategy, the prominent business intelligence firm, has officially rebranded as “Strategy” to underscore its deepening commitment to cryptocurrency investments. This rebranding includes a new logo featuring the Bitcoin symbol “₿,” symbolising the company’s focus. The move is seen as a natural progression as the company integrates Bitcoin into its core operations.
In the fourth quarter of 2024, Strategy reported a net loss of $670.8 million, or $3.03 per share, starkly contrasting to the previous year’s profit of $89.1 million. Revenue declined by 3% year-over-year to $120.7 million, missing analyst expectations. Subscription services revenue fell by 48%, while product licences and subscription services saw an 18.3% increase.
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Despite the financial downturn, Strategy significantly expanded its Bitcoin holdings. The company acquired 218,887 Bitcoins for $20.5 billion, marking its largest-ever quarterly purchase. In January 2025 alone, an additional 10,107 Bitcoins were purchased for $1.1 billion. As of early February, Strategy holds a total of 471,107 Bitcoins, valued at approximately $45.65 billion.
To fund these acquisitions, the company raised $584 million through convertible preferred share sales. This is part of a broader strategy to raise $42 billion over the next three years, comprising $21 billion in equity and $21 billion in fixed-income securities, aimed at further Bitcoin investments.
Market Response and Future Outlook
Following the earnings report, shares of Strategy remained stable in extended trading and have surged nearly 600% in the past year, outperforming Bitcoin. The company’s performance and strategic shifts come amid increased Bitcoin prices and a more favourable regulatory outlook following recent political developments.
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President and CEOPhong Le stated that Strategy is, “well-positioned to further enhance shareholder value by leveraging the strong support from institutional and retail investors for our strategic plan.” He emphasised the company’s commitment to its Bitcoin acquisition strategy and its plans to use additional capital to buy more Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset.
Conclusion
Strategy’s rebranding and substantial investment in Bitcoin highlight its strategic pivot towards cryptocurrency. While the company faces significant financial losses, its leadership remains optimistic about leveraging digital assets to enhance shareholder value. The success of this approach will depend on future Bitcoin market dynamics and the company’s ability to manage its expanded cryptocurrency portfolio.
