MicroStrategy introduced on Feb. 5 that it’s going to rebrand to Technique, reflecting its give attention to turning into a Bitcoin (BTC) Treasury Firm and a publicly traded enterprise intelligence agency.
The Nasdaq 100 constituent firm additionally launched a brand new brand that includes a stylized “B,” which signifies its Bitcoin technique and place inside the crypto market. The model’s major shade has been modified to orange, additionally a nod to Bitcoin.
Technique govt chairman Michael Saylor stated the transfer was a simplification of the model to extra clearly align with the corporate’s core mission. He added:
“Antoine de Saint-Exupery stated, ‘Perfection is achieved, not when there may be nothing extra so as to add, however when there may be nothing left to remove.’ After 35 years, our new model completely represents our pursuit of perfection.”
Phong Le, president and CEO of Technique, emphasised the corporate’s position in advancing Bitcoin and synthetic intelligence. He acknowledged that the brand new identify highlights the agency’s world enchantment and the worth it brings to shareholders, prospects, companions, and workers.
Technique MSTR shares are already seen by traders as a proxy for Bitcoin publicity, and this relation was liable for propelling the inventory value by 422% final 12 months, reaching a brand new all-time excessive at $421.88 practically 25 years after the “dotcom bubble.”
Bitcoin push
On Jan. 27, Technique introduced a further fundraising to develop its Bitcoin holdings by a public providing of Strike Most well-liked Inventory (STRK).
Beginning Mar. 31, 2025, every STRK share will carry a $100 liquidation choice, accruing fixed-rate dividends. The funds, made in money, Class A standard inventory, or a mixture of each, happen quarterly.
The corporate goals to problem 2.5 million shares of STRK, topic to regulatory approval and prevailing market circumstances.
On Jan. 31, Technique secured over $563 million to spend money on Bitcoin by STRK choices. The corporate at the moment holds 471,107 BTC, value over $46 billion.
With an acquisition value of $30.3 billion, Technique’s web revenue is almost $16 billion as of Feb. 5.