Strategy Rebrands, Sees Stock Surge with Backing from Major US State Investors

February 17, 2025
Strategy Rebrands, Sees Stock Surge with Backing from Major US State Investors
  • On February 5, 2025, MicroStrategy rebranded itself as Strategy, embracing a Bitcoin-themed marketing approach.

  • Since the beginning of 2025, Strategy's stock has surged by 16.5%, and it has skyrocketed 383% compared to the same period in 2024, significantly outperforming the broader crypto market's 62% gain over the past year.

  • The California Public Employees’ Retirement System is a notable investor, holding 264,713 shares of Strategy valued at approximately $76 million, in addition to significant investments in Coinbase.

  • California's teacher retirement fund stands out as the largest holder of Strategy stock, with 285,785 shares worth around $83 million, according to a Form 13F filing dated February 14, 2025.

  • According to Bitcoin analyst Julian Fahrer, California, Florida, Wisconsin, and North Carolina are the states with the highest investments in Strategy stock.

  • Strategy is recognized as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, owning 478,740 coins valued at roughly $46 billion, which offers investors indirect exposure to Bitcoin.

  • In a recent acquisition, from February 3 to February 9, 2025, Strategy purchased 7,633 BTC at an average price of $97,255 per coin.

  • As of the end of 2024, twelve US states collectively held $330 million in Strategy stock, previously known as MicroStrategy.

  • Florida's State Board of Administration holds 160,470 shares of Strategy valued at $46 million, while Wisconsin's State Investment Board possesses 100,957 shares worth around $29 million.

  • North Carolina's Treasurer has invested $22 million in Strategy stock, and New Jersey's Police and Firemen’s Retirement System and Common Pension Fund together hold $26 million.

  • Other states with holdings in Strategy stock include Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Texas, and Utah.

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