In 2022, Bitcoin dropped a staggering 77%, going from a high of $69,000 to a low of $15,500. It's no surprise Bitcoin is volatile, but what if we get an even deeper crash in 2025? If that happens, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) might end up in big trouble, with its debt overtaking the value of its Bitcoin holdings. That’s a disaster waiting to happen. Here’s why.
Right now, Strategy has $8.2 billion in debt, and most of its assets are tied up in Bitcoin. Currently, its Bitcoin stash is worth around $41 billion. But here’s the kicker: if Bitcoin crashes by 80% (to around $16,800 per coin), Strategy’s Bitcoin would no longer be enough to cover its debt. At that point, the company could owe more than it holds. Yikes.
Luckily for Strategy, its debt repayments aren’t all due tomorrow. The first major repayment is scheduled for September 15, 2027—the company will need to pay back $1.01 billion. There are more repayments due in 2028 and 2029, totaling around $6 billion. But if Bitcoin hasn’t bounced back by then, Strategy could be in serious trouble and might have to sell its Bitcoin, issue more stock, or do something drastic to meet these payments.
Bitcoin is no stranger to massive crashes. We’ve seen it drop anywhere from 60% to 90% in the past, and even hit a 99% drop back in 2011. If Bitcoin falls that far again, Strategy could face a liquidity crisis. The company might have to sell its Bitcoin to meet its debt obligations, which could cause its stock price to fall even further. The worst-case scenario? A default on its debt.
It may sound crazy, but in the world of crypto, anything can happen. Another 80% drop in Bitcoin (down to $16,800 per coin) could wipe out Strategy’s cushion of Bitcoin value, leaving the company with more debt than assets. In this case, Strategy would need to raise funds, likely by selling off Bitcoin or other assets, just to stay afloat.
The real danger for Strategy is Bitcoin’s price and timing of debt repayment. If the price of Bitcoin doesn’t bounce back by 2027, the company could be forced to sell Bitcoin or take drastic steps to stay solvent. Bondholders might also demand repayment instead of converting their bonds into stock. That’s a big risk to the company’s long-term health.
For now, Strategy has some time to figure things out, but if Bitcoin continues to be volatile, things could get tough. The company’s ability to manage its debt and exposure to Bitcoin will determine whether it survives the next bear market. If Bitcoin doesn’t recover soon, Strategy could face a very bumpy road ahead.
💥 Bottom line: Bitcoin is unpredictable, and Strategy is sitting on a time bomb. They’ve got time, but not forever.
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