MicroStrategy reported a net loss of $12.54 billion for the first quarter of 2026, the largest in the company’s history. The deficit reflects an unrealized write-down of $14.46 billion on its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings.
Despite the headline loss, the company has raised $11.68 billion year to date, the largest US equity issuance of 2026. Total Bitcoin holdings now stand at 818,334 BTC, up 22% since January.
Bitcoin’s position expands during a bear market
MicroStrategy digital assets Its market value reached $64.14 billion As of May 3. The average cost basis is $75,537 per coin versus a May 1 market price of near $78,374.
The company reported a BTC return of 9.4% year-to-date under its key performance metrics. This translates to 63,410 BTC added and approximately $4.97 billion in demonstrative gains for shareholders.
STRC exceeds $8.5 billion in nine months
STRC, the company Variable price series are always extended preferred stocksIts market capitalization now stands at $8.5 billion. Daily trading volume is approximately $375 million with realized volatility of 3%.
The utility has raised $5.58 billion year to date, an increase of 189%. Cumulative earnings across all preferred series total $692.5 million, paid over 23 consecutive uninterrupted dividends.
Shareholders vote on a Proposal to convert STRC payments to a biweekly schedulewhich management says will improve liquidity and price stability.
Static business software
Analytics revenue rose 11.9% to $124.3 million in the quarter. Gross margin was 67.1%, while cash reserves closed the first quarter at $2.21 billion.
The strategy’s next quarterly edition will depend on the trajectory of Bitcoin’s price and continued demand for its preferred stock issuance.
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