Strategy (MSTR.US) shares opened sharply higher on Monday, rising nearly 6% at the start of trading before paring gains to a 1.65% increase by the time of writing. The move follows the company's announcement of a comprehensive overhaul of its Bitcoin strategy, specifically its financing model.

The firm indicated it may sell up to $1.25 billion worth of Bitcoin to bolster its cash reserves. Additionally, it has established separate share repurchase programs for its common and preferred stock, each with a maximum value of $1 billion.

Strategy also stated it intends to exercise greater discipline in issuing new common shares, particularly when its stock price is at or near the value of its Bitcoin holdings. Since reaching its peak in November 2024, the company's share price has been on a sustained downward trend, mirroring the significant decline in Bitcoin's value. The company's current market capitalization stands at approximately $30 billion.