Michael Saylor’s Strategy Increases Bitcoin Holdings with $286 Million Purchase Amid Tariff Tensions

In a significant move that shows its unwavering commitment to Bitcoin, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), led by Michael Saylor, has acquired an additional 3,459 Bitcoin for approximately $286 million.

This latest purchase, executed between April 7 and 13 at an average price of $82,618 per Bitcoin, elevates the company’s total holdings to 531,644 BTC, valued at nearly $45 billion based on current market prices. The acquisition reaffirms Strategy’s position as the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, controlling roughly 2.5% of the total BTC supply.

The funding for this purchase was secured through Strategy’s Common ATM equity offering, as detailed in a Monday SEC filing. During the same period, the company sold 959,712 MSTR shares, generating net proceeds of about $286 million. Strategy retains substantial financial flexibility, with over $2.08 billion in MSTR shares and nearly $21 billion in STRK shares available for future transactions. This strategic maneuvering highlights the firm’s ability to capitalize on market opportunities while maintaining a robust balance sheet.

Navigating Market Challenges with Confidence

The acquisition follows a brief pause in Strategy’s Bitcoin buying activity, during which the company reported an unrealized loss of nearly $6 billion due to a recent market downturn.

Despite this setback, Saylor remains steadfast in his long-term vision for Bitcoin. On Sunday, he shared the company’s portfolio tracker on X, a platform where he frequently engages with the crypto community. This post, often a precursor to purchase announcements, signaled Strategy’s intent to continue its accumulation strategy. At current prices, with Bitcoin trading above $84,500, Strategy’s holdings reflect approximately $9 billion in unrealized gains, according to data from the Michael Saylor Portfolio Tracker.

Strategy’s dominance in the corporate Bitcoin space far surpasses competitors like MARA Holdings, Riot Platforms, and Galaxy Digital Holdings. Meanwhile, the broader market is witnessing similar trends, with Japan-based Metaplanet, often referred to as “Asia’s Strategy,” announcing its own Bitcoin acquisition of $26 million. This brings Metaplanet’s holdings to 4,525 BTC, positioning it as the ninth-largest publicly listed corporate Bitcoin holder globally and the largest in Asia. Despite market volatility linked to proposed tariff policies from former President Donald Trump, Metaplanet remains on track to achieve its goal of 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025.