Saylor’s Strategy Files for Euro-Denominated IPO to Boost Bitcoin Holdings

Crypto treasury firm Strategy has officially filed for an initial public offering (IPO) of a euro-denominated perpetual stock, as part of its ongoing plan to expand its Bitcoin reserves. 

The company announced on Monday that it intends to issue 3.5 million shares under the ticker STRE, with the proceeds aimed at purchasing additional Bitcoin and supporting general business operations.

Strategy Launches Perpetual Stock Offering

The stock, which will offer a 10% annual cumulative dividend on a stated value of €100 ($115), will be paid quarterly beginning December 31. However, Strategy clarified that the shares will be available exclusively to qualified investors in the European Union and the United Kingdom, explicitly. It stated that they will not be “offered, sold, or otherwise made available to any retail investor” in those markets.

This latest offering reinforces Strategy’s unique approach to corporate finance — one pioneered by founder Michael Saylor in 2020. His model, which revolves around issuing stock and using the proceeds to buy Bitcoin, has made Strategy the largest Bitcoin-holding public company in the world.

Expanding Bitcoin Holdings Amid Growing Industry Competition

As of early November, Strategy’s Bitcoin reserves have reached 641,205 BTC, purchased for a total of $47.49 billion. The firm recently added 397 Bitcoin to its portfolio, continuing its steady accumulation despite market volatility.

Saylor emphasized during an investor call that the company’s long-term vision remains unchanged. “The focus is to sell digital credit, improve the balance sheet, buy Bitcoin, and communicate that to the credit and the equity investors,” he said. His comments highlight the company’s commitment to doubling down on its Bitcoin-centric treasury model, even as competitors enter the space.

Indeed, Strategy’s success has inspired a new wave of crypto treasury firms adopting similar models: raising billions of dollars from investors to accumulate Bitcoin and other digital assets like Ether. However, some analysts warn that the growing number of participants could lead to market saturation, forcing consolidation within the sector.

However, Saylor has ruled out such a path for Strategy. He told investors the company has no plans for mergers or acquisitions, even if such moves might appear profitable in the short term.

For its upcoming IPO, Barclays, Morgan Stanley, Moelis, and TD Securities have been listed as book-running managers, signaling strong institutional backing for what could become one of the most notable crypto-related stock offerings of the year.