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Strategy Buys 3,273 More Bitcoin, Lifting Holdings Above 810,000 BTC

6 reports · First detected 2026-04-27 · Last active 2026-04-28

Michael Saylor-led Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has long raised funds through debt and share issuance to buy Bitcoin, making the crypto asset central to its corporate treasury strategy. Its holdings far exceed those of most listed companies, while its financing and purchases have become an important gauge of institutional demand for Bitcoin.

Michael Saylor said Strategy spent about $255 million to buy another 3,273 Bitcoin at an average price of about $77,900 per coin. As of April 26, 2026, the company's total holdings had risen to 818,334 BTC at a cumulative average cost of about $75,537 per coin, bringing it another step closer to its target of 1 million BTC.

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Strategy Adds $100 Million in Bitcoin, Taking Holdings to 4% of Total Supply2026-06-09 · 2 reports · similarity 0.93

Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has treated bitcoin as a core treasury asset since 2020, funding continued purchases through sales of common and preferred stock. The scale of its holdings has closely tied its share price and financing capacity to bitcoin's performance. A single listed company holding about 4% of the cryptocurrency's total supply has also raised concerns about concentration risk.

Strategy said on July 20, 2026, that it had spent about $101 million to buy 1,550 bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 845,256, or roughly 4% of bitcoin's maximum supply of 21 million. Despite an unrealized loss of about $10.5 billion, the company plans to continue raising funds through stock sales. Bitcoin's price showed no significant reaction after the announcement.

Strategy Spent $2 Billion on 24,869 Bitcoin Last Week2026-05-26 · 6 reports · similarity 0.93

Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has treated Bitcoin as a core treasury asset since 2020, financing purchases through common stock, preferred stock and convertible debt offerings. The model spearheaded by Michael Saylor has made Strategy the world’s largest publicly traded corporate holder of Bitcoin, and its transactions have become an important gauge of institutional demand.

Strategy said on May 18, 2026, that it spent about $2.014 billion to buy 24,869 Bitcoin from May 11 to May 17 at an average price of $80,985 each. As of May 17, its total holdings stood at 843,738 Bitcoin, representing about 4% of Bitcoin’s maximum supply. The company had spent approximately $63.87 billion in total, at an average cost of about $75,700 per Bitcoin.

Strategy Buys 535 Bitcoin for $43 Million2026-05-12 · 3 reports · similarity 0.92

Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has included Bitcoin in its corporate asset allocation since 2020 and has continued to add to its holdings using company funds. Given the size of its position, its trading activity affects not only its balance sheet but is also viewed by the market as an important gauge of corporate Bitcoin adoption.

Strategy bought 535 Bitcoin during the week before July 20, 2026, at an average price of $80,340 per coin, for a total of about $43 million. The purchase came just days after the company signaled that it could sell Bitcoin to secure tax savings. Its overall holdings currently have an average cost of about $75,540 per coin.

Strategy Spends $2.54 Billion to Add 34,164 Bitcoin2026-04-21 · 5 reports · similarity 0.94

Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has treated Bitcoin as a core asset since 2020, financing purchases through common and preferred stock issuance. It has become the world's largest publicly traded corporate holder of Bitcoin. The scale of its holdings and its financing model affect its share price and balance-sheet risk, making the company an important gauge of corporate Bitcoin adoption.

In a filing on April 20, 2026, Strategy said it bought 34,164 Bitcoin for about $2.54 billion from April 13 to 19, paying an average of $74,395 per coin. It was the company's third-largest weekly purchase on record. As of April 19, Strategy held 815,061 Bitcoin acquired for about $61.56 billion at an average cost of $75,527 per coin.

Strategy Spends $1 Billion on 13,927 Bitcoin, Taking Holdings Above 780,0002026-04-14 · 1 reports · similarity 0.94

MicroStrategy, now known as Strategy, has long used its corporate balance sheet and fundraising proceeds to buy Bitcoin, making it one of the most prominent corporate holders of the cryptocurrency. The accumulation strategy led by founder Michael Saylor has closely tied the company’s share price and financing capacity to Bitcoin’s performance. Its large holdings could also affect market supply and demand and institutional investor sentiment.

In early April, Strategy spent about $1 billion to acquire 13,927 Bitcoin at an average price of roughly $71,900 each, raising its total holdings to 780,897 Bitcoin, or more than 3.7% of the cryptocurrency’s maximum supply of 21 million. The purchase was financed primarily through the issuance of STRC perpetual preferred stock. Saylor said around the same time that Bitcoin may have bottomed near $60,000.

Strategy Spends $330 Million on 4,871 More Bitcoin, Holdings Near 767,000 BTC2026-04-07 · 4 reports · similarity 0.95

Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has become the world's largest corporate Bitcoin holder under co-founder Michael Saylor, financing long-term purchases through debt issuance and high-dividend preferred shares. Its financial performance and stock price are therefore closely tied to cryptocurrency markets, while the size of its holdings is large enough to influence market confidence.

Strategy spent about $330 million last week to buy 4,871 Bitcoin at an average price of $67,718 each, lifting its total holdings to 766,970 BTC, or about 3.8% of the circulating supply. The company recorded a first-quarter paper loss of about $14.46 billion and still has about $5 billion in unrealized losses.

Strategy Resumes ‘Small’ Bitcoin Purchases, Adds $76.6 Million in BTC2026-03-23 · 4 reports · similarity 0.96

Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), has pursued a Bitcoin treasury strategy led by co-founder Michael Saylor, steadily accumulating BTC through stock issuance and other fundraising. Its vast holdings have closely linked the company's share price to Bitcoin's performance, making it a key gauge of corporate cryptocurrency adoption.

In the week ended July 19, 2026, Strategy spent $76.6 million to buy 1,031 Bitcoin, a notably smaller purchase than in the previous two weeks. The acquisition was funded primarily through common-stock sales. The company's holdings rose to 762,099 BTC, acquired at an average cost of about $75,694 per Bitcoin.

Strategy Buys $1.57 Billion of Bitcoin, Lifting Holdings to 761,068 BTC2026-03-21 · 9 reports · similarity 0.95

Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, added Bitcoin to its corporate balance sheet in August 2020 and has continued to finance purchases through stock and bond offerings. Its holdings rank among the largest of any publicly traded company, making the pace of its purchases and its funding methods important indicators of corporate Bitcoin adoption.

In a March 16, 2026 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Strategy said it spent $1.57 billion to acquire 22,337 Bitcoin from March 9 through March 15 at an average price of $70,194. The purchases lifted its total holdings to 761,068 Bitcoin, acquired for about $57.61 billion in aggregate. The funds came primarily from an offering of STRC preferred stock.

MicroStrategy Eyes 1 Million Bitcoin by End-20262026-03-14 · 1 reports · similarity 0.91

MicroStrategy has long accumulated Bitcoin through debt issuance, share sales and other financing methods, treating the cryptocurrency as a core asset allocation. Increasing its holdings to 1 million Bitcoin would further cement its position as the world’s largest corporate holder of the cryptocurrency while making its financial performance even more directly exposed to Bitcoin price swings.

According to the latest figures, MicroStrategy holds about 738,000 Bitcoin. To reach 1 million by the end of December 2026, it would need to buy about 261,000 more. At current prices, the company would need to invest about $523 million a week, requiring approximately $22.2 billion in total fundraising and Bitcoin purchases.

MicroStrategy Marks 100th Bitcoin Purchase, Holdings Top 710,000 BTC2026-02-24 · 3 reports · similarity 0.94

MicroStrategy, now known as Strategy, has treated Bitcoin as a corporate treasury reserve asset since 2020 and continued buying through debt issuance, equity offerings and other financing methods. Its holdings have become a prominent example of Bitcoin adoption by a public company, closely linking its share price and financing capacity to cryptocurrency market movements.

Strategy said in its latest July 2026 disclosure that it spent $39.8 million to buy 592 Bitcoin last week, marking its 100th publicly announced purchase. The company now holds 717,722 BTC, acquired for about $54.56 billion at an average cost of roughly $76,000 per coin.

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