Time to Buy Bitcoin? MARA Acquires $1.1 Billion in BTC

The post Time to Buy Bitcoin? MARA Acquires $1.1 Billion in BTC appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A leading Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm, Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA), has acquired a significant 11,774 BTC for $1.1 billion, as reported by MARA on X (formerly Twitter). MARA made these purchases during a recent market dip, acquiring BTC at an average cost of $96,000 each. MARA’s Bitcoin Holding With this notable BTC acquisition, MARA’s total Bitcoin holdings have soared to 40,435 BTC. Additionally, the firm has achieved a BTC yield of 12.3% quarter-to-date (QTD) and 47.6% year-to-date (YTD) so far. To fund this significant acquisition, MARA issued zero-coupon convertible notes, a type of loan that can later be converted into company shares. Using the proceeds from its zero-coupon convertible notes offerings, MARA has acquired 11,774 BTC for ~$1.1 billion at ~$96,000 per #bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 12.3% QTD and 47.6% YTD. As of 12/9/2024, we hold 40,435 BTC, currently valued at $3.9 billion based on a… pic.twitter.com/2uvnrhbxaP — MARA (@MARAHoldings) December 10, 2024 This post on X has garnered massive attention from the crypto community, with Michael Saylor, the founder and chairman of MicroStrategy (MSTR), reposting it while highlighting MARA’s BTC yield of 47.6% YTD. Notably, this significant acquisition follows MicroStrategy’s recent purchase of 21,550 BTC for $2.1 billion on December 9, 2024. These massive acquisitions by industry giants like MARA and MSTR suggest a strategic “buy-the-dip” technique. Bitcoin (BTC) Current Price Momentum Currently, BTC is trading over 6% below its recent all-time high. At press time, BTC is trading near $97,780 and has experienced a price decline of over 1.25% in the past 24 hours. During the same period, its trading volume surged by 70%, indicating heightened participation from traders and investors amid the recent price drop. Expert Views on BTC Some experts on X have shared their opinions, suggesting that the current market conditions represent a discount, making it an ideal time to buy cryptocurrencies. However, BTC is currently positioned at a crucial support level of an ascending trendline, signaling a potential buying opportunity. Source: Trading View Historically, whenever the asset’s price comes to this level, it tends to experience significant buying pressure and upward momentum. Experts and analysts anticipate a similar bullish move in the near future based on this historical pattern.