Organization	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Organization	(1) Organization MicroStrategy Incorporated d/b/a Strategy (the “Company”) is the world’s first and largest Bitcoin Treasury Company. By using proceeds from equity and debt financings, as well as cash flows from its operations, the Company strategically accumulates Bitcoin and advocates for its role as digital capital. The Company’s treasury strategy is designed to provide investors varying degrees of economic exposure to Bitcoin by offering a range of securities, including equity and fixed income instruments. In addition, the Company provides industry-leading AI-powered enterprise analytics software, advancing its vision of Intelligence Everywhere. The Company leverages its development capabilities to explore innovation in Bitcoin applications, integrating analytics expertise with its commitment to digital asset growth. The Company’s enterprise analytics software business, which it has operated for over 30 years, is its predominant operational focus.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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