MicroStrategy Returns To Dilution, Raises $520M Via Stock Sale

HomeNews* MicroStrategy raised $578.1 million in late June, mainly through common stock sales that dilute shareholders.

• Only 10% of the capital raise came from the company’s new preferred share offerings, while 90% came from traditional stock sales.
• Preferred shares like STRK, STRF, and STRD attracted little investment compared to stock sales despite being promoted as non-dilutive capital tools.
• The company sold 1.3 million shares of common stock between June 23-29, resulting in $519.5 million in proceeds.
• The new capital is intended for further Bitcoin purchases, but most funds came at the cost of existing shareholder dilution. MicroStrategy sold $578.1 million in securities between June 23 and June 29 to raise more funds for Bitcoin acquisition. Of this amount, only a small fraction, around $58.6 million, came from the company’s new preferred share offerings, while most of the capital came from common stock sales.

• Advertisement - According to a recent Securities and Exchange Commission filing, MicroStrategy issued 1.3 million shares of common stock in an at-the-market (ATM) offering, raising $519.5 million. Preferred share sales included $28.9 million in STRK shares and $29.7 million in STRF shares.

These preferred shares had been promoted as a way to bring in investment without diluting existing shareholders, as preferred shares typically do not grant common stock voting rights or ownership stakes. However, the company’s ATM stock sales led to immediate dilution for current shareholders, as their ownership percentage decreased.

Instead of significant uptake for the new preferred shares, 90% of the capital generated in the recent round came from sales of common stock. A moderator in an online investor community suggested the strategy was expected, but critics—such as Josh Mandell—pointed out the large amount of dilution compared to the smaller potential dividend obligations created by selling preferred shares.

The preferred stock offerings named STRK, STRF, and STRD were all intended to attract fixed income investors by offering potential dividend yields without impacting common stockholders’ equity. Despite these promises, investor demand remained low for these products. One commenter stated on X (formerly Twitter) that “THESE ARE VERY LOW DEMAND PRODUCTS… so back to shitting on common shareholder with ATM dumps.”

MicroStrategy’s total Bitcoin holdings now exceed 597,000 BTC, accounting for more than 3% of the circulating supply. However, the shift back to heavy common stock sales raises questions about the long-term effectiveness of preferred share instruments as a funding source for ongoing crypto investment strategies.

Of the capital raised in this latest period, around 10% will require future cash dividend payments, while the remaining 90% resulted in immediate dilution for shareholders. This split highlights challenges the company faces in attracting institutional investment through innovative securities while continuing its aggressive approach to Bitcoin accumulation.

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