Strategy Inc. (MSTR) may be feeling the heat, but don't expect Michael Saylor's company to start panic-selling Bitcoin anytime soon. At least, that's what crypto traders are betting on.
Prediction Markets Shrug Off Liquidation Fears
The odds that Strategy will be forced to liquidate any Bitcoin (BTC) on or before Dec. 31 due to lender pressure or other external financial obligations? A mere 3% on Polymarket. That's down significantly from a March high of 15%, suggesting traders are increasingly confident in the company's ability to weather the storm.
More than $350 million has been wagered on this question as of now. The resolution will rely on SEC filings, official Strategy statements, and a consensus of credible financial reporting. Importantly, the bet only covers forced liquidations—think loan defaults, margin calls, or regulatory enforcement. If Strategy voluntarily decides to sell Bitcoin, that doesn't count.
When Would Saylor Actually Sell?
The betting comes as Strategy tries to calm nerves with a $1.44 billion reserve announcement. The cash cushion is designed to fund dividends and interest payments without needing to tap Bitcoin reserves during market downturns.
But Executive Chairman Michael Saylor hasn't ruled out selling entirely. He's said the company could offload Bitcoin if Strategy's market value falls below the value of its BTC holdings.
"We will do that because that's in the best interest of shareholders," the Bitcoin bull explained.
So there's a theoretical exit door, but it appears we're nowhere near that threshold yet—at least according to the smart money on prediction markets.
The Pressure Keeps Building
Strategy has become synonymous with leveraged Bitcoin exposure, which means it feels crypto's ups and downs more acutely than most. The stock has dropped 35% over the past month, outpacing Bitcoin's 21% decline during the same period. When you're essentially a Bitcoin proxy with extra steps, that kind of volatility comes with the territory.
Yet Strategy continues its accumulation strategy undeterred. The firm revealed it purchased 130 BTC on Monday, bringing its total holdings to 650,000 BTC—valued at roughly $59 billion at current prices.
Price Action: Strategy shares fell 0.99% in after-hours trading after closing 3.25% lower at $171.42 during Monday's regular session.
The stock exhibits a very low growth score, which measures historical expansion in earnings and revenue across multiple periods. For context on how it stacks up against Coinbase Global Inc. (COIN) and other cryptocurrency-linked stocks, additional market data analysis would provide a clearer picture.
The situation remains fascinating: a company sitting on billions in Bitcoin, facing significant stock pressure, yet continuing to buy more while prediction markets dismiss liquidation fears. It's a high-stakes game of chicken between market sentiment and corporate conviction, and so far, Saylor isn't blinking.