- Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, has acquired an additional 15,355 BTC for $1.42 billion, increasing its total Bitcoin holdings to 553,555 BTC, worth over $52 billion.
- The company’s aggressive Bitcoin strategy continues to strengthen as it competes with other major players in the growing corporate Bitcoin accumulation race.
Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy, previously known as MicroStrategy, has once again made a significant move in its crypto strategy, acquiring an additional 15,355 Bitcoin (BTC) for $1.42 billion over the past week. This bold acquisition pushes the company’s total holdings to a massive 553,555 BTC, valued at over $52 billion based on Bitcoin’s current price of $95,000 per coin.
A Growing Bitcoin Treasury
The latest purchase was executed at an average price of $92,737 per BTC, according to a recent SEC filing. As a result, with this acquisition, Strategy’s cumulative average purchase price has now risen to $68,459 per Bitcoin, reflecting a total investment of approximately $37.9 billion, including transaction fees. Moreover, Strategy now holds more than 2.6% of Bitcoin’s fixed 21 million supply, further solidifying its position as a key player in the corporate Bitcoin accumulation space. In addition, this significant acquisition highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to expanding its Bitcoin holdings. Consequently, Strategy continues to assert its dominance in the space as competition from other major firms intensifies.
Fueling the Bitcoin Race
Competition is intensifying among corporate entities looking to amass Bitcoin. Strategy faces rising competition from firms like Cantor Fitzgerald, SoftBank, Bitfinex, and Tether, which have come together for a $3.6 billion Bitcoin venture. New players, including Twenty One Capital led by Strike CEO Jack Mallers, are also making their mark with a Bitcoin-native approach. In particular, these new entrants are bringing fresh strategies to the table, intensifying the competition in the corporate Bitcoin accumulation space.
Strategy’s ongoing aggressive acquisitions come as Bitcoin’s price continues to rebound, fueling institutional interest in the cryptocurrency. The company’s stock, MSTR, has surged by 5.2%, closing at $368.71 on Friday, and has seen an additional 1.42% gain in pre-market trading on Monday. This represents a nearly 23% year-to-date gain, largely driven by Bitcoin’s price increase and growing interest in companies with significant Bitcoin exposure.
Strategic Financing Behind the Move
The $1.42 billion spent on the recent Bitcoin purchase was funded through the sale of approximately 4 million shares of MSTR for about $1.4 billion, along with the sale of over 435,000 shares of STRK, which raised $37.5 million. Despite these sizable sales, the company still has $128.7 million worth of MSTR shares left under its existing issuance program.
Strategy’s recent acquisition signals its unwavering commitment to expanding its Bitcoin holdings. This move follows a purchase of 6,556 BTC for $555 million just a week prior, demonstrating the company’s ongoing, aggressive approach to building its Bitcoin treasury. As the Bitcoin market continues to mature and institutional interest grows, Strategy is positioning itself at the forefront of the digital currency revolution.
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