-
Strategy’s stock (MSTR) fell 7.4%, hitting its lowest level since April.
-
The company lowered restrictions on issuing new shares.
-
New policy will fund more bitcoin purchases and debt payments.
Stock Price Decline
Strategy shares dropped to $336.57 Tuesday, their lowest since April, following news that the company will ease rules around issuing stock. The move comes as Bitcoin trades near $113,000.
Policy Change and Investor Pushback
The updated guidance allows Strategy to issue shares when its stock trades below 2.5x net asset value, a change from earlier restrictions. Some investors criticized the move as inconsistent with previous assurances.
Market Context
Several crypto-related companies also saw declines, including Coinbase, Robinhood, Galaxy Digital, and Circle, as the broader Nasdaq fell 1.46% on the day.