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Michael Saylor Clarifies Strategy's Plan to Sell Bitcoin for Dividends

Michael Saylor addressed concerns about Strategy potentially selling Bitcoin to fund dividends, stating it would have minimal economic and market impact. He explained the company's decision-making process between buying Bitcoin, retiring debt, or buying back stock.

Michael Saylor addressed concerns about Strategy potentially selling Bitcoin to fund dividends, stating it would have minimal economic and market impact. He explained the company's decision-making process between buying Bitcoin, retiring debt, or buying back stock.

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