The shares, the first preferred stock issue by the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, didn’t get as strong a reception as the company planned.

Disclaimer: The analyst who wrote this piece owns shares of MicroStrategy (MSTR). MicroStrategy's (MSTR) initial attempt to expand its capital raising activities via perpetual preferred stock appeared to have been met with strong demand.

MicroStrategy issued 7.3 million shares of 8.00% perpetual preferred stock at $80 per share, expected to bring in $563.4 million for general purposes, including Bitcoin purchases. Conversion and redemption rights apply.

Led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company this week opened a new front along those lines with its perpetual preferred stock offering (STRK). Preferred stock sits between equity and debt on the corporate balance sheet,

MicroStrategy offers 8% dividends with preferred shares. Learn why MSTR stock’s unique structure provides a low-risk way to gain Bitcoin exposure and growth.

MicroStrategy Inc. has secured $563 million through a new equity financing structure aimed at expanding its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings.

MicroStrategy stock could surge more than 50% with the company’s Bitcoin strategy, according to Mizuho Securities analysts. Mizuho analysts led by Dan Dolev initiated coverage of MicroStrategy stock with an Outperform rating and $515 price target.