Michael Saylor signaled his company may be preparing for another major bitcoin purchase, only days after disclosing a $1 billion acquisition, while the firm also advances plans to double the frequency of its dividend payments.
In a social media post, Saylor wrote “Think Even ₿igger,” alongside a chart of past bitcoin purchases. He has previously used similar posts ahead of new acquisition announcements, prompting renewed speculation that another large buy could be imminent.
The comments follow the firm’s recent disclosure that it bought 13,927 bitcoin between April 6 and 12 at an average price of $71,902 per coin, totaling roughly $1 billion.
The company currently holds 780,897 bitcoin worth about $58.2 billion, according to Bitbo, keeping it as the largest corporate holder of the asset. Its shares closed up 11.8% on Friday at $166.52, though the stock remains more than 47% lower than a year ago. Earlier this month, the firm reported $14.46 billion in unrealized losses on its digital asset holdings in its quarterly filing.
Dividend plan shifts to twice per month
Alongside the bitcoin accumulation strategy, the company is seeking approval to increase its dividend payment frequency from monthly to semi-monthly.
Under the proposal, dividends would be paid on the 15th and at the end of each month, resulting in 24 payments per year at the current annual rate of 11.5%. The total yearly payout would remain unchanged; only the cadence would shift.
Chief executive Phong Le said in a presentation that the change is designed to address a recurring drop in demand for the stock after shareholders pass the record date and no longer qualify for the next dividend. More frequent, smaller payments are intended to smooth that pattern and reduce short-term swings in trading activity.
Le said the company considered weekly and even daily dividend schedules before settling on the semi-monthly option. He noted that listing rules require at least a ten-day gap between the record date and payment date, limiting how frequently dividends can be distributed.
Regulatory process and timeline
A preliminary proxy statement outlining the new dividend schedule was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday. The company expects to submit a final version on April 28.
Shareholder voting on the measure is scheduled to open the same day and run through June 8, when the company will hold its annual meeting. If approved, the new payment schedule would take effect in mid-July.
Bitcoin strategy and market backdrop
The firm’s aggressive bitcoin accumulation has effectively turned its stock into a leveraged proxy on the cryptocurrency’s price, amplifying gains in rallies and losses in downturns.
The latest purchase of 13,927 coins adds to an already sizable position and comes amid ongoing volatility in the bitcoin market. While recent price strength has supported the company’s market value, prior drawdowns have contributed to the large unrealized loss reported on its balance sheet.
Traders and analysts are watching whether Saylor’s “Think Even ₿igger” message precedes another sizable allocation, as it has in the past, and how any new buying might interact with the firm’s capital-raising plans and the broader digital asset environment.
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