Strategy returned to Bitcoin accumulation after a three-week pause, adding 1,550 BTC for about $101 million. The purchase followed sharp market losses and renewed debate over Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin strategy. It also eased pressure from last week’s 32 BTC sale controversy.
Strategy Expands Bitcoin Reserve After Market Pullback
Michael Saylor’s Strategy bought the latest Bitcoin tranche at an average price of $65,332 per BTC. The acquisition lifted the company’s total holdings to 845,256 BTC. Therefore, Strategy reinforced its long-running position as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder.
The company also raised its dollar reserve by $100 million, bringing the total to $1 billion. That reserve remains important for STRC dividend support and wider balance sheet planning. Moreover, the update appeared in Strategy’s latest 8-K filing.
The purchase came after Saylor hinted at fresh buying through his Bitcoin purchase chart. His post suggested that Strategy planned to resume accumulation after the recent pause. However, the actual purchase confirmed that the company had returned to active buying.
Bitcoin Purchase Counters 32 BTC Sale Backlash
Strategy faced criticism after reporting a 32 BTC sale worth about $2.5 million. The small sale raised speculation that the company could reduce its Bitcoin exposure. However, the latest 1,550 BTC purchase showed a much larger opposite move.
The backlash spread across social media after the sale disclosure became public. Some market voices framed the move as a negative signal for Bitcoin. Yet Strategy’s new purchase helped shift attention back to its accumulation plan.
Strategy has built its Bitcoin position through repeated purchases over several years. The company often uses equity and debt-related tools to fund BTC acquisitions. As a result, its balance sheet remains heavily tied to Bitcoin’s price direction.
MSTR Stock Rises As Strive Adds Bitcoin
MSTR shares rose in premarket trading after Strategy announced the Bitcoin purchase. The stock gained nearly 5% and later traded around $126.28. Still, MSTR has been down more than 35% over the past month.
The decline followed broader market volatility and pressure across crypto-linked equities. Recent executive share sales also triggered insider trading concerns among some market participants. However, filings showed the transactions related to tax commitments.
Meanwhile, Strive also disclosed a Bitcoin purchase after the 32 BTC debate. The company bought exactly 32 BTC for about $2.1 million last week. The move added a pointed response to market chatter around Strategy’s earlier sale.
