MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR) has made its first-ever Bitcoin sale, offloading 32 BTC between May 26 and May 31 to generate approximately $2.5 million for preferred share dividends. This marks a significant shift in the company's Bitcoin treasury strategy, which began in August 2020. Despite this sale, MicroStrategy retains 843,706 BTC, with a total cost basis of $6.387 billion.
In another development, CME Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CME) has launched 24/7 trading for its crypto futures and options as of May 29. The first weekend saw over 7,200 contracts traded, valued at $50 million. This move is part of CME's broader strategy, which saw a total notional crypto derivatives trading volume of $3 trillion in 2025, with a 46% year-over-year increase in daily trading volume for 2026.
Additionally, Capital B, a French U.S.-listed company, has increased its Bitcoin holdings by 4 BTC, bringing its total to 3,139 BTC.
MicroStrategy Sells Bitcoin for Dividend; CME Launches 24/7 Crypto Trading
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