{"id":1186,"date":"2025-05-15T09:57:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T09:57:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptoupdatesonline.com\/?p=1186"},"modified":"2025-05-15T09:57:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T09:57:50","slug":"strategy-buys-1-34-billion-in-bitcoin-total-holdings-near-569000-btc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptoupdatesonline.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/15\/strategy-buys-1-34-billion-in-bitcoin-total-holdings-near-569000-btc\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategy Buys $1.34 Billion in Bitcoin, Total Holdings Near 569,000 BTC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Michael Saylor\u2019s firm doubles down on Bitcoin, now holding nearly $40 billion worth of BTC<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Stats:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>BTC Acquired This Week:<\/strong> 13,390<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> $1.34 billion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Average Price:<\/strong> $99,856 per BTC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total BTC Held:<\/strong> 568,840<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Total Bitcoin Investment:<\/strong> ~$39.4 billion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Average Purchase Price:<\/strong> $69,287 per BTC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2025 Bitcoin Yield:<\/strong> 15.5% YTD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In a move that further solidifies its position as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, Michael Saylor\u2019s company, <strong>Strategy<\/strong> (formerly MicroStrategy), has announced the purchase of <strong>13,390 BTC<\/strong> for a staggering <strong>$1.34 billion<\/strong>. The acquisition, which took place between <strong>May 5 and May 11, 2025<\/strong>, brings the company\u2019s total Bitcoin holdings to <strong>568,840 BTC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This latest investment underscores Strategy\u2019s continued bullish stance on Bitcoin, viewing it not just as a store of value but as a core asset in its financial strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To finance the multi-billion-dollar Bitcoin buy, Strategy tapped into its <strong>at-the-market (ATM) stock offering programs<\/strong>. The firm sold over <strong>3.2 million shares<\/strong> of its common stock during the first two weeks of May, raising <strong>$1.31 billion<\/strong>. In addition, the company sold <strong>273,987 shares of its 8.00% Series A Preferred Stock<\/strong>, bringing in another <strong>$25.1 million<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These stock offerings are part of a broader fundraising initiative that gives Strategy flexibility to raise funds quickly without going through traditional underwriting processes. According to filings, the company\u2019s total ATM program is authorized to raise up to <strong>$21 billion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this latest acquisition, Strategy has now spent <strong>approximately $39.4 billion<\/strong> on Bitcoin purchases, averaging <strong>$69,287 per BTC<\/strong>. This means that the company is well in the green, with Bitcoin trading above <strong>$97,000<\/strong> as of mid-May 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company\u2019s strategy has paid off handsomely. From a market timing perspective, accumulating most of its BTC at significantly lower prices has resulted in massive unrealized gains. Many analysts view this as a calculated, high-conviction bet on the future of decentralized digital money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Michael Saylor, Strategy has already met one of its key financial performance goals for the year: achieving a <strong>15.5% year-to-date Bitcoin yield<\/strong>. This metric, specific to Strategy, measures the percentage change in BTC holdings compared to the company\u2019s diluted share count. It\u2019s essentially a way for Saylor to show that the company is adding Bitcoin faster than it is diluting shareholder value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notably, the firm recently raised its 2025 target for this metric to <strong>25%<\/strong>, indicating that more Bitcoin buys could be on the horizon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the bullish news on Bitcoin, Strategy\u2019s stock saw a modest pullback following the announcement. Shares fell by about <strong>2.3%<\/strong>, closing at <strong>$406.30<\/strong> on May 13. This decline occurred even as the broader market was buoyed by reports of reduced U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of May 15, <strong>Strategy stock (NASDAQ: MSTR)<\/strong> was trading slightly higher at <strong>$416.75<\/strong>, still reflecting some investor caution. While the long-term performance of the stock has mirrored Bitcoin\u2019s rise, short-term movements often react to broader macroeconomic factors and perceived risk exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Financial analysts continue to debate the wisdom of Strategy\u2019s Bitcoin-first approach. Supporters call it a visionary hedge against inflation and a strategic allocation in an increasingly digital financial system. Skeptics, however, warn that tying the company&#8217;s fate so closely to the price of one volatile asset is inherently risky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, there\u2019s no denying that Michael Saylor has become one of the most influential voices in crypto. His early and sustained conviction in Bitcoin has inspired other institutions to enter the space, even if few have followed with the same level of intensity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strategy\u2019s ongoing Bitcoin accumulation is more than just a headline-grabbing investment\u2014it&#8217;s a clear indication of a fundamental shift in how some corporations view monetary reserves. With more than <strong>half a million BTC<\/strong> under management, the company now controls over <strong>2.7% of Bitcoin\u2019s total supply<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a world where central banks continue to print fiat currencies, Saylor\u2019s thesis is simple: Bitcoin is digital gold, and he\u2019s determined to own as much of it as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given Strategy\u2019s aggressive targets and ample fundraising tools, additional purchases in the coming months would not be surprising. For now, the firm remains the undisputed king of corporate Bitcoin holdings\u2014and it\u2019s showing no signs of slowing down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Michael Saylor\u2019s firm doubles down on Bitcoin, now holding nearly $40 billion worth of BTC Key Stats: In a move that further solidifies its position as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, Michael Saylor\u2019s company, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), has announced the purchase of 13,390 BTC for a staggering $1.34 billion. 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