Why Are MicroStrategy Insiders Selling Millions in Stock While Bitcoin Booms?

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MicroStrategy CEO Phong Le has offloaded most of his MSTR stock over the past three months. This has raised concerns across the crypto market. He has sold over $3 million worth of MSTR stock in recent months.

Insiders Offload $13.6M With No Buying

On June 18, Phong Le disposed of 8,400 shares of Class A stock, though he still holds over 16,000 shares, plus 10,500 in preferred shares across two series. Microstrategy insiders have sold a combined $13.6 million worth of stock, with no buying. Other key executives have also been offloading shares.

Last week, MicroStrategy Director Rickertsen also sold nearly 70% of his $MSTR shares. He sold 26,390 shares for over $9.8 million, while Patten offloaded 9,550 shares for $3.5 million.

Why Hold MSTR If Bitcoin Is the Superior Asset?

Experts are asking if Bitcoin is the “superior asset,” as Saylor claims, then why buy MicroStrategy stock at all. Investors may just choose to buy Bitcoin directly, while insiders use MSTR as a way to quietly cash out.

Given the company’s deep ties to Bitcoin, this insider dump is prompting questions about the company’s internal confidence and future outlook. However, some long-term holders argue that it is just routine transfers and not a sign of lost confidence.

However, MSTR is up 27% year-to-date, beating the broader market, and MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin stash is now nearing 600,000 BTC. 

Saylor Hints at Another Bitcoin Buy

Recently, Saylor shared the company’s BTC tracker on X, showing that they are just 7,655 short of 600K. His posts usually come right before a new purchase. Last week, it added $26M worth of BTC, and another buy could mark its record 12-week streak. With over $21B in unrealized profit, Strategy shows no signs of slowing its Bitcoin accumulation.