Semler Scientific, a Nasdaq-listed healthcare technology company based in California, has significantly increased its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings. According to a press release from August 5, the firm has acquired an additional 101 BTC for approximately $6 million. This latest purchase brings the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 929 BTC, valued at over $53 million at the time of writing.
CEO Emphasizes Strategic Focus on Bitcoin
Doug Murphy-Chutorian, CEO of Semler Scientific, highlighted the company’s strong operational income of $5.4 million in Q2 2024 and reaffirmed their commitment to holding Bitcoin as a primary reserve asset. “We remain laser-focused on acquiring and holding Bitcoin while supporting and expanding our healthcare business,” Murphy-Chutorian stated.
Consistent Bitcoin Acquisition Strategy
This acquisition aligns with Semler Scientific’s ongoing strategy to leverage Bitcoin’s unique characteristics as a scarce asset and its potential as a hedge against inflation. Eric Semler, Chairman of Semler Scientific, confirmed a strong positive response to the company’s ‘Bitcoin Treasury Strategy’ announced on May 28. “We continue to firmly believe that Bitcoin is a compelling investment and plan on acquiring additional Bitcoins with our cash from operations, as well as with cash generated from the sale of securities under our $150 million shelf registration statement, once effective,” he said.
Since May 2024, Semler Scientific has made significant strides in increasing its Bitcoin holdings. The company initially purchased 581 BTC for $40 million on May 28, followed by additional acquisitions of 247 BTC for $17 million on June 6 and 49 BTC for $3 million on June 28.
Bitcoin as a Corporate Treasury Asset
Following the example set by MicroStrategy, an increasing number of companies are adopting Bitcoin as a treasury reserve asset. These decisions are driven by Bitcoin’s scarcity, its potential as a hedge against inflation, and its growing acceptance among institutional investors.
In June 2024, DeFi Technologies joined the trend by designating Bitcoin as its primary reserve asset and purchasing 110 BTC. The company cited Bitcoin’s potential as a hedge against inflation and a safe haven from currency debasement as key reasons for their investment.
Similarly, Japanese investment firm Metaplanet, often referred to as ‘Asia’s MicroStrategy,’ has held approximately 246 BTC worth about $13.4 million since adopting its Bitcoin strategy in April 2024. Metaplanet plans to further invest nearly $60 million in Bitcoin through a new stock offering.
MicroStrategy Leads the Way
Business intelligence and analytics firm MicroStrategy remains the largest corporate Bitcoin investor, holding 226,500 BTC under management as of June 24. MicroStrategy’s aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy has set a precedent for other corporations to follow.
Semler Scientific’s continued investment in Bitcoin underscores the growing trend of corporations turning to cryptocurrency as a strategic asset to enhance their financial stability and hedge against economic uncertainties.
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