Bitcoin History on This Day - August 11 On this day in Bitcoin history: 🗓️ August 11, 2020: MicroStrategy @Strategy made history by purchasing $250 million worth of 21,454 BTC, becoming the first publicly traded company to adopt #Bitcoin as a reserve asset. Michael Saylor @saylor: "This investment reflects our belief that Bitcoin... is a reliable store of value and an attractive investment asset, with greater long-term appreciation potential than holding cash." 🗓️ August 11, 2022: BlackRock launched a private trust for spot Bitcoin for U.S. clients, indicating institutional demand despite a sluggish market. "We still see significant interest from some institutional clients..." August 11 marks a key milestone in mainstream BTC adoption; will today test new highs to celebrate? #BitcoinHistory