MicroStrategy Shares Are Falling Today: What's Going On?

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MicroStrategy shares dropped 3.49% as Bitcoin's pullback and plans for additional stock issuance.
The company proposed significantly increasing authorized shares to expand its Bitcoin holdings.
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MicroStrategy Inc. MSTR shares are trading lower Thursday driven by a Bitcoin pullback and investor reaction to the company's plans to issue additional shares to fund further Bitcoin purchases.

What To Know: In a filing with the SEC, the company proposed increasing its authorized Class A common stock from 330 million to 10.33 billion units and preferred stock from 5 million to over 1 billion units. This move is intended to support the company's strategy of accumulating Bitcoin, a cornerstone of its transition from software to cryptocurrency investment.

Bitcoin's recent volatility, with a peak near $100,000 and subsequent fluctuations, has added pressure on MicroStrategy's stock. The company recently acquired $561 million worth of Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to approximately $40 billion. However, its aggressive Bitcoin purchases and reliance on stock issuance to fund acquisitions have drawn investor scrutiny.

MicroStrategy shares have faced significant challenges, including a more than 37% decline from their all-time high and an 8.5% drop following their inclusion in the Nasdaq 100. The ongoing stock issuance and Bitcoin market volatility continue to weigh on investor sentiment.

MSTR Price Action: MicroStrategy shares were down 4.16% at $343.06 at the time of writing, according to Benzinga Pro.