Strategy has acquired 22,048 bitcoins for $1.9 billion, increasing their total portfolio to 528,185 BTC. The portfolio's value at the time of writing is $43.84 billion.
Major Bitcoin Purchase
The founder and CEO of Strategy, Michael Saylor, announced the purchase of 22,048 BTC at an average price of $86,969. This move increased the company's bitcoin yield to 11% in 2025.
Funding the Transaction
The latest acquisition was funded through the sale of MSTR class A common stock and STRK perpetual preferred stock. The company recently sold 3,645,528 MSTR shares for approximately $1.2 billion and 213,807 STRK shares for approximately $18.52 million.
Market Impact
Michael Saylor and Strategy are setting a trend among financial companies who are beginning to invest in bitcoins. For instance, GameStop announced plans to buy bitcoin worth $1.3 billion.
Strategy's approach to increasing bitcoin assets is having a noticeable impact on the market. The company's plans and actions highlight the growing interest from traditional financial players in cryptocurrencies.
