For the first time in the company’s history, Strategy’s market value has fallen below the net asset value of its Bitcoin holdings.
This reversal means that the total value of the Bitcoin you own is now less than the total debt the company took on to acquire it. Analysts are concerned that if bearish conditions continue, the strategy could enter a death spiral.
Bitcoin’s current sharp decline is closely related to the growing pressure on Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), the largest corporate holder of the asset.
Market sentiment changed abruptly after Bitcoin broke below the $100,000 threshold, trading near $95,562 at the time of writing. The crisis intensified concerns about Strategy’s leveraged position, adding pressure to an already fragile market environment.
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The restructuring also renewed questions about the long-term viability of its allocation model, which relies heavily on aggressive leverage. Chairman Michael Saylor uses billions in borrowed capital to expand the company’s Bitcoin holdings, magnifying both the gains and the risks.
When Bitcoin rises, that leverage amplifies profits. But when it falls, the company’s debt load becomes a point of vulnerability.
This playbook has raised new concerns among traders that the strategy could fall into what some call a “death spiral.” Falling BTC prices are steadily eroding the value of the company’s collateral.
In this scenario, the company could be forced to sell part of its shares to meet its obligations. Even if such a scenario never materializes, the mere possibility is enough for market participants to reposition themselves.
Beyond Strategy’s structural leverage risk, market participants also worry about the impact the market would take if Saylor were to unload some of its holdings.
Strategy currently holds 641,692 BTC, or approximately 3% of the total circulating supply. If the company were forced to liquidate a substantial portion of that stash, the resulting increase in supply could significantly affect the market.
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The growing concern pushed Saylor to address speculation about a possible Bitcoin sell-off. In an interview with CNBC, the Strategy founder reiterated his long-term conviction in Bitcoin and dismissed rumors of a sell-off.
“My view is that Bitcoin is going to outperform gold, it’s going to outperform the S&P, it’s digital capital, so if you’re a long-term investor, this is the place to be,” Saylor said.