MicroStrategy Eyes Bitcoin Rebound: Saylor Teases New Purchases Amid Dead Cat Bounce Debate

September 21, 2026
MicroStrategy Eyes Bitcoin Rebound: Saylor Teases New Purchases Amid Dead Cat Bounce Debate
  • Strategy bought 1,665 Bitcoin for $142.7 million last week, boosting its total BTC holdings to 847,666 coins, while a prior September move saw a ~50 BTC sale to repurchase over 2% of shares at a substantial discount to NAV.

  • The company’s SEC filings show a $5.02 billion reserve for preferred dividends and debt interest, plus $1 billion in cash for treasury, with a small amount used for dividends during the week, underscoring a liquidity-focused strategy.

  • The episode concludes with broader reflections on market implications and how the industry may be underpricing systemic credit risk.

  • The report carries a standard investment-risk disclaimer consistent with KuCoin’s general informational purposes.

  • A debate emerged after angel investor Jason Calacanis floated a dead cat bounce, while Cathie Wood countered the characterization, citing her firm’s research.

  • Market observers Lookonchain and Bitfinex are cited for the reported data, suggesting corroborating signals.

  • NYSE and Blockchain.com are exploring 24/7 tokenized stock trading via a potential ATS, with regulatory approvals pending and a shared market-data arrangement.

  • Walton explains that the 24/7 on-chain market can be modeled more easily than equities, and details how Strive maintains liquidity while expanding exposure.

  • Investors are advised to consider whether funding sources are disclosed and whether the cadence of purchases is sustainable; a shift to larger financed tranches has historically preceded more volatile performance.

  • Chapters discuss themes like the four-year Bitcoin cycle, trust as capital-market infrastructure, and a liquidity test under current conditions.

  • IBM connects Digital Asset Haven to Swift’s tokenized-deposit ledger using ISO 20022 messaging for tokenized deposits, with on-premises beta options for institutions.

  • The trend toward Bitcoin-adjacent asset allocations draws regulator attention in the US and Gulf, raising questions on disclosure, leverage limits, and custody.

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