The post 12% Leverage Ratio Proves We Are Not an ETF appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The Correction: CEO Phong Le states Strategy (MSTR) operates with just 12% leverage, defying distressed market narratives. The Defense: The firm raised $1.44 billion in equity in just 8 days, securing 21 months of dividend coverage to protect against volatility. The Stakes: The Operating Company classification is a strategic bid to prevent removal from the MSCI USA Index. Strategy Inc. (formerly MicroStrategy) launched a targeted offensive against market “misconceptions” Tuesday, with CEO Phong Le categorically rejecting claims that the Bitcoin treasury firm is over-leveraged. Strategy Has a Low Leverage With a Strong Balance Sheet During a Bloomberg interview, Le noted that Strategy is 12% leveraged and adding their preferreds brings it up to 27%. That is lower than typical companies in the US, which are over 60% leveraged. According to Le, rumors in the public space claiming that Strategy is highly leveraged contradict the actual situation. Le also debunked the idea that Strategy is unable to pay down dividends using its balance sheet. He outlined the company’s achievements in this regard, including the issuance of $1.44 billion worth of equity within eight days to cover 21 months, in addition to 74 years of dividend payments in its equity. Related: Why Strategy (MSTR) Is Now Worth Less Than Its Bitcoin Holdings No Plans of Selling Bitcoin Soon In the meantime, Le clarified that Strategy is not considering selling its Bitcoin holdings in the short term. Although that could be an option, he gave the assurance that the Bitcoin treasury is operating a healthy balance sheet that does not require embarking on the alternative plan. Meanwhile, Le further noted that his company intends to maintain a cash reserve of two to three years’ worth of its dividends, which we grow as the firm issues more preferred shares. According to him, Strategy will… The post 12% Leverage Ratio Proves We Are Not an ETF appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The Correction: CEO Phong Le states Strategy (MSTR) operates with just 12% leverage, defying distressed market narratives. The Defense: The firm raised $1.44 billion in equity in just 8 days, securing 21 months of dividend coverage to protect against volatility. The Stakes: The Operating Company classification is a strategic bid to prevent removal from the MSCI USA Index. Strategy Inc. (formerly MicroStrategy) launched a targeted offensive against market “misconceptions” Tuesday, with CEO Phong Le categorically rejecting claims that the Bitcoin treasury firm is over-leveraged. Strategy Has a Low Leverage With a Strong Balance Sheet During a Bloomberg interview, Le noted that Strategy is 12% leveraged and adding their preferreds brings it up to 27%. That is lower than typical companies in the US, which are over 60% leveraged. According to Le, rumors in the public space claiming that Strategy is highly leveraged contradict the actual situation. Le also debunked the idea that Strategy is unable to pay down dividends using its balance sheet. He outlined the company’s achievements in this regard, including the issuance of $1.44 billion worth of equity within eight days to cover 21 months, in addition to 74 years of dividend payments in its equity. Related: Why Strategy (MSTR) Is Now Worth Less Than Its Bitcoin Holdings No Plans of Selling Bitcoin Soon In the meantime, Le clarified that Strategy is not considering selling its Bitcoin holdings in the short term. Although that could be an option, he gave the assurance that the Bitcoin treasury is operating a healthy balance sheet that does not require embarking on the alternative plan. Meanwhile, Le further noted that his company intends to maintain a cash reserve of two to three years’ worth of its dividends, which we grow as the firm issues more preferred shares. According to him, Strategy will…