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CryptoUpdated×10•Originally published 8 May 2026•Updated 10 May 2026•

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MicroStrategy CEO Considers Selling Bitcoin to Fund Future Dividends

Key Facts

1MicroStrategy CEO Phong Le stated the company would consider selling bitcoin if it becomes a better option than issuing equity to pay dividends.

MicroStrategy CEO Phong Le clarified that the company may consider selling Bitcoin holdings to fund dividends or cover tax liabilities as a strategic alternative to equity issuance. Adding weight to this shift, Chairman Michael Saylor also hinted over the past week at the possibility of strategically selling portions of the firm's BTC holdings. Le highlighted that software growth and AI initiatives serve as a foundational support for the firm's Bitcoin-centric treasury model. A key update involves a plan to double the amount of Bitcoin per share, aiming to significantly boost the BTC Yield for investors. The firm continues to target purchases at a scale 10 to 20 times greater than potential sales to reinforce its net-accumulation stance. The CEO emphasized that any strategic sales would not move markets, despite the firm holding over 4% of Bitcoin's maximum supply. This evolution highlights a balanced approach between fiscal flexibility and an aggressive expansion of digital asset treasury metrics.

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What changed: Added comments from Chairman Michael Saylor hinting at strategic Bitcoin sales, aligning with the CEO's recent statements.

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What changed: Added information regarding the role of Q1 software growth and AI initiatives as foundational support for the firm's Bitcoin treasury strategy.

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What changed: Added details regarding the new plan to double the Bitcoin per share metric to increase BTC Yield.

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What changed: Added tax liability coverage as a reason for potential sales and identified CNBC as the interview source.

Version 625 days ago

What changed: Updated the story to include the company's aggressive net-accumulation strategy, targeting purchases 10-20x larger than its sales.

Version 525 days ago

What changed: Added context regarding the lack of expected market impact from sales and the scale of the company's holdings relative to total supply.

Version 425 days ago

What changed: Added context regarding the expected lack of market impact from potential sales and the scale of the company's holdings relative to the total supply.

Version 325 days ago

What changed: Added details regarding the proposed Bitcoin sales as a tool for liquidity risk mitigation and bolstering investor confidence.

Version 226 days ago

What changed: Added details regarding the adoption of 'Bitcoin Per Share' as a KPI and the shift toward mathematical logic in liquidation decisions.

Version 126 days ago

What changed: The story was updated to clarify that potential Bitcoin sales are specifically aimed at stabilizing investor expectations and managing shareholder returns.