On May 5, 2025, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) announced it had purchased an additional 1,895 BTC, valued at $180.3 million. This acquisition increases the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 555,450 BTC, worth approximately $52.22 billion at current market prices.
Strategy buys $180M in Bitcoin
Key Details of the Latest Purchase
- BTC acquired: 1,895 BTC
- Purchase value: $180.3 million
- Average price per BTC: $95,167
- Purchase period: April 28 – May 4, 2025
The purchase was financed through the sale of 353,825 shares of MSTR and the issuance of 575,392 shares of STRK. Strategy also completed the first phase of its $21 billion capital raise and is planning to initiate a second funding round by issuing an additional 20.87 billion STRK shares in the near future.
Continued Accumulation Strategy
This marks the fourth consecutive Bitcoin purchase in less than a month:
- April 14: $285.8 million
- April 21: $555.8 million
- April 28: $1.42 billion
- May 5: $180.3 million
In total, Strategy has spent over $2.44 billion on Bitcoin within just a few weeks—demonstrating a high level of conviction in BTC’s long-term value.
Long-Term Vision and Market Impact
Founder Michael Saylor continues to position Bitcoin as a strategic treasury reserve asset. With an average purchase price of $68,550 per BTC, and the current price hovering around $94,000, the company is sitting on substantial unrealized gains.
Strategy’s steady and aggressive buying pattern is having a psychological impact on the market, reinforcing investor confidence during a pivotal time when governments and institutions are actively exploring Bitcoin adoption.
Final Thoughts
Strategy's latest $180 million purchase further solidifies its role as the largest institutional holder of Bitcoin. The company's commitment to accumulating BTC not only aligns with its financial strategy but also shapes the broader narrative of institutional adoption in crypto.
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