American business intelligence firm and the world’s first corporate bitcoin holder, Strategy, has announced plans to increase its fundraising by a massive $2.1 billion through a new stock offering. The money will be used for general purposes, but the company hinted that a portion will go toward buying more bitcoin (BTC), continuing its long-term crypto investment strategy.
The fundraising will come through the sale of its 10% Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock, also known as STRF. This type of stock pays investors a 10% dividend every year, but it does not have a set maturity date, meaning the company doesn’t have to repay it like a loan.
The shares will be sold gradually on the open market using an at-the-market (ATM) approach. This allows Strategy to sell stock depending on various current market conditions instead of all at once.
Strategy Keeps Its Focus on Bitcoin Investing
Strategy is already well known for holding the largest bitcoin reserves among public companies. The firm, led by executive chairman Michael Saylor, has continued to double down on Bitcoin as a key part of its financial strategy. If the full $2.1 billion is raised, the company could significantly expand its BTC holdings even further.
Shortly after the announcement, Strategy’s stock (MSTR) rose. This move signals investor support for the company’s Bitcoin-heavy direction, especially as the price of BTC surged to reach a new historic high.
By offering preferred shares instead of regular ones, Strategy can raise funds without diluting the value of its common stock too much. The steady 10% dividend also makes the offer appealing to income-focused investors.
In short, Strategy is using creative financial tools to strengthen its position in the bitcoin and crypto investment space. The company appears determined to stay ahead of the curve and grow its crypto treasury even further.
Swedish Firm H100 Joins Trend
Following the wave of institutional BTC investment, Swedish AI company H100 joined the trend, acquiring 4.39 BTC on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Thus, it has become the first in the country to add Bitcoin to its balance sheet. Though small, this shows the rising global interest in Bitcoin.
We’ve acquired 4.39 BTC — officially becoming Sweden’s first publicly listed Bitcoin Treasury company.
This marks the beginning of a long-term strategy to align our balance sheet with the values of sovereignty, resilience, and digital-first innovation. pic.twitter.com/KPFc0H26uv
— H100 (@H100Group) May 22, 2025
Meanwhile, El Salvador, the world’s first bitcoin-holding country, has reported an over $350 million rise in unrealized profits from its held bitcoins. Similarly, the Japanese publicly traded firm Metaplanet has also witnessed a massive surge in its stock price.
