CryptoPotato
CryptoPotato
  • Crypto News
  • Margin Trading
  • Guides
    • Bitcoin & Crypto Guides 101
    • Bitcoin For Beginners
    • Editorials
  • DeFi & NFT
  • Buy
  • Language
    • Spanish
    • Turkish
    • German
    • Bulgarian
  • Crypto News
  • Bitcoin For Beginners
  • Cryptocurrency Guides 101
  • Editorials
  • Bitcoin & Crypto Margin Trading
  • DeFi & NFT News
  • Bitcoin Price Analysis
  • Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis
  • Ripple (XRP) Price Analysis
  • Market Updates
  • Interviews
  • Buy Bitcoin with Card
  • CryptoPotato Spanish
  • CryptoPotato Turkey
  • CryptoPotato Germany
  • CryptoPotato Bulgaria
  • Market Updates
  • BTC Analysis
  • ETH Analysis
  • XRP Analysis
  • Interviews
CryptoPotato
CryptoPotato
  • Crypto News
  • Margin Trading
  • Guides
    • Bitcoin & Crypto Guides 101
    • Bitcoin For Beginners
    • Editorials
  • DeFi & NFT
  • Buy
  • Language
    • Spanish
    • Turkish
    • German
    • Bulgarian
  • Crypto News
  • Bitcoin For Beginners
  • Cryptocurrency Guides 101
  • Editorials
  • Bitcoin & Crypto Margin Trading
  • DeFi & NFT News
  • Bitcoin Price Analysis
  • Ethereum (ETH) Price Analysis
  • Ripple (XRP) Price Analysis
  • Market Updates
  • Interviews
  • Buy Bitcoin with Card
  • CryptoPotato Spanish
  • CryptoPotato Turkey
  • CryptoPotato Germany
  • CryptoPotato Bulgaria
Home » Crypto News » After Buying 38,250 Bitcoins, MicroStrategy Has Become A Full Node On The BTC Network

After Buying 38,250 Bitcoins, MicroStrategy Has Become A Full Node On The BTC Network

Author: Jordan Lyanchev

Last Updated Oct 30, 2020 @ 10:45

Bitcoin’s network has reached Nasdaq as MicroStrategy, which is listed on the stock exchange, has run a full BTC node for over a month.

Getting your audio player ready...

After purchasing a sizeable amount of bitcoins for himself and his company, Michael Saylor said that the firm he operates, MicroStrategy, has been running a full node of Bitcoin’s latest core version for over a month.

MicroStrategy Runs A Full BTC Node

Bitcoin nodes are an essential part of the Bitcoin blockchain peer-to-peer network. Running a full node means validating transactions and blocks. Almost all nodes also help the network by accepting transactions and blocks from other nodes to validate and relay them.

There’re certain requirements necessary to run a full node, such as robust hardware, reliable and fast internet connection, and the ability to leave the device running for hours without interrupting the connection.

The decentralized nature of the Bitcoin network requires as many volunteers as possible. Otherwise, the consequences could lead to slow transactions, inability to connect through the P2P network, and relying on centralized services.

Anyone fitting the requirements can join the network and become a Bitcoin Core node. According to Michael Saylor, the company he founded over three decades ago has done precisely that.

In a recent tweet, he said that MicroStrategy is “thrilled to do our part to support the growth of the Bitcoin network,” after running a full node for over a month of Bitcoin Core’s latest version – 0.20.1.

Pro-Bitcoin All the Way

The Nasdaq-listed company announced buying its first batch of bitcoins in August, followed by another massive purchase just a month later. In total, the firm acquired 38,250 bitcoins for about $425 million at the time. This represents about 0.18% of all bitcoins ever to exist.

MicroStrategy doubled-down on its belief in Bitcoin recently by instituting a new treasury reserve policy. It reads that “Bitcoin will be the primary treasury reserve asset.” Additionally, the firm said it will purchase even more BTC with the excess cash it generates.

The company’s CEO has been particularly supportive of the asset in the past several months. Earlier this week, Saylor disclosed that he’s a Bitcoin HODLer as well. His personal portfolio consists of 17,731 bitcoins (worth about $235 million).

 

SPECIAL OFFER (Sponsored)
Binance Free $600 (CryptoPotato Exclusive): Use this link to register a new account and receive $600 exclusive welcome offer on Binance (full details).

LIMITED OFFER for CryptoPotato readers at Bybit: Use this link to register and open a $500 FREE position on any coin!

Tags: Bitcoin NASDAQ
Enjoy reading? Share with your friends
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Telegram

About The Author

Jordan Lyanchev
More posts by this author

Jordan got into crypto in 2016 by trading and investing. He began writing about blockchain technology in 2017 and now serves as CryptoPotato's Assistant Editor-in-Chief. He has managed numerous crypto-related projects and is passionate about all things blockchain. Contact Jordan: LinkedIn

Join Our Community

FacebookX YouTubeTelegram


Editorials
10 Best Meme Coins to Watch in June 2025

10 Best Meme Coins to Watch in June 2025

7 Best Meme Coin Presales to Watch in June 2025

7 Best Meme Coin Presales to Watch in June 2025

Toobit Review 2025: Is Toobit a Safe Crypto Exchange?

Toobit Review 2025: Is Toobit a Safe Crypto Exchange?

Hyperliquid Bridge: How to Bridge USDC to Hyperliquid

Hyperliquid Bridge: How to Bridge USDC to Hyperliquid

11 Best Crypto Presales to Consider in June 2025

11 Best Crypto Presales to Consider in June 2025

Need for Speed – Only Ultra-Fast Blockchains Will Win the Adoption Race (Opinion)

Need for Speed – Only Ultra-Fast Blockchains Will Win the Adoption Race (Opinion)

The 5 Best Bitcoin Mining Pools in 2025: Complete Guide

The 5 Best Bitcoin Mining Pools in 2025: Complete Guide

Join Our Newsletter
Become a CryptoPotato VIP
One Weekly Email Can Change Your Crypto Life.
Sign-up FREE to receive our extended weekly market update and coin analysis report
We NEVER send spam. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Invalid email address
Thanks for subscribing!
Footer Logo
About
Advertise on CryptoPotato
About Us | Contact Us | Careers
Editorial Policy
Terms of service | Privacy Policy | GDPR
More Sections
IEO List | Evaluations
Airdrops
Scholarship
Disclaimer
Disclaimer: Information found on CryptoPotato is those of writers quoted. It does not represent the opinions of CryptoPotato on whether to buy, sell, or hold any investments. You are advised to conduct your own research before making any investment decisions. Use provided information at your own risk. Full disclaimer
© Copyright CryptoPotato 2016 - 2025
Scroll to top
One Daily Email Can Change Your Crypto Life.

Sign-up FREE to receive our extended daily market update and coin analysis report

We never send SPAM. You can unsubscribe at any moment
Invalid email address
Thanks for subscribing!