Michael Saylor’s belief in Bitcoin is unwavering. His business approach has continued its steady accumulation approach in the face of persistent market volatility by paying $168.4 million for a further 2,486 BTC. With this move, the company’s total Bitcoin holdings now stand at 717,131 BTC, making it one of the biggest corporate Bitcoin reserves globally.
The company has now spent a total of $54.52 billion to build its BTC reserve at an average price of $76,027 per coin. Bitcoin is currently trading near $68,000; and Strategy is sitting on an unrealized loss of roughly $8,000 per coin. In total, that translates to a paper loss of approximately $5.7 billion.
Notably, Saylor’s plan has always been clear: treat Bitcoin as a long-term treasury reserve asset rather than a short-term trade. Over the past few years, Strategy has transformed from a traditional business intelligence company into a “Bitcoin operating company.”
The latest purchase was funded through capital markets activity. According to a filing on Tuesday morning, Strategy has raised $90.5 million through common stock sales and an additional $78.4 million via sales of its STRC preferred stock series. This model of issuing equity and converting it into Bitcoin has become a hallmark of the company’s playbook.
Still, the market is cautious. MSTR shares fell 3.2% in premarket trading following the announcement. The price of the company’s shares has gone down by around 60% compared to last year.
Investors remain divided. Supporters argue that Strategy is positioning itself for long-term upside if Bitcoin appreciates significantly. Critics warn about balance sheet concentration risk and the volatility observed in crypto markets.
Despite the debate, Strategy’s accumulation continues almost mechanically. The company is now inching closer to the symbolic milestone of 720,000 BTC. If Bitcoin’s long-term thesis plays out, this position could prove historic. If not, it remains one of the boldest corporate treasury experiments of the modern era.
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