The Q1 Loss

Strategy held more than $50 billion of cryptocurrency at quarter-end as Bitcoin tumbled more than 20% in Q1, the largest first-quarter drop since 2018.

The company adopted accounting standards last year requiring changes in Bitcoin holdings to flow through earnings, driving multibillion-dollar swings in results. 

Strategy reported a $2.42 billion deferred tax benefit in the quarter.

Strategy bought 4,871 Bitcoin from April 1-5 for $330 million at an average price of $67,700, funded through Class A common stock sales and Stretch preferred share sales.

The company has $2.25 billion in cash reserves, enough to cover interest and distributions for more than two years.

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