{"id":4089,"date":"2026-03-23T15:16:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T15:16:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tradertideinsights.com\/?p=4089"},"modified":"2026-03-23T15:16:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T15:16:02","slug":"michael-saylors-strategy-mstr-buys-1031-bitcoin-slows-pace-of-btc-buys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tradertideinsights.com\/?p=4089","title":{"rendered":"Michael Saylor\u2019s Strategy (MSTR) buys 1,031 Bitcoin, slows pace of BTC buys"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Michael Saylor\u2019s Strategy (previously known as Microstrategy), the world\u2019s largest public holder of Bitcoin, continued adding to its cryptocurrency reserves last week, though at a significantly slower pace compared to its recent large-scale purchases.<\/p>\n

The company acquired 1,031 Bitcoin for approximately $76.6 million, according to an 8-K filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission<\/a> on Monday. <\/p>\n

The purchase was made at an average price of $74,326 per coin, slightly below the firm\u2019s overall acquisition cost of $75,694 per Bitcoin.<\/p>\n

The latest buy brings Strategy\u2019s total holdings to 762,099 BTC, acquired for a cumulative cost of around $57.69 billion. <\/p>\n

Based on current Bitcoin prices near $70,000, the company\u2019s holdings are estimated to be worth roughly $54 billion, leaving it down about 7% on its investment.<\/p>\n

Smaller purchase follows aggressive accumulation<\/h2>\n

The latest acquisition marks a sharp slowdown in Strategy\u2019s buying activity. <\/p>\n

In the previous two weeks, the company had made substantially larger purchases, including a 22,337 BTC buy worth $1.6 billion and a 17,994 BTC purchase the week before.<\/p>\n

The $1.6 billion acquisition ranks among the largest in Strategy\u2019s history and was primarily funded through the issuance of its perpetual preferred equity, known as Stretch (STRC). <\/p>\n

The offering generated approximately $1.2 billion, accounting for about 75% of the total purchase.<\/p>\n

By contrast, last week\u2019s more modest purchase suggests a shift in the company\u2019s pace of accumulation, even as it maintains its long-standing strategy of building Bitcoin reserves.<\/p>\n

In total, Strategy has acquired 41,362 Bitcoin in March alone, spending roughly $2.93 billion during the month.<\/p>\n

Funding shifts to common stock sales<\/h2>\n

Another notable shift in the latest transaction is the funding source. <\/p>\n

Unlike the previous large purchases, which relied heavily on preferred equity issuance, the most recent acquisition was funded entirely through the sale of Class A common stock.<\/p>\n

This change highlights a more measured approach to capital raising, as the company adjusts its funding mix following the sizable inflows generated through its preferred equity program.<\/p>\n

The filing confirmed that the company used proceeds from common stock sales to finance the $76.6 million purchase.<\/p>\n

Market conditions weigh on holdings<\/h2>\n

The latest purchase comes amid a softer price environment for Bitcoin. <\/p>\n

The cryptocurrency averaged around $70,871 during the week of March 16\u201322, based on daily closing prices, and was trading near $71,600 at the time of writing.<\/p>\n

As a result, Strategy\u2019s aggregate position is currently under pressure, with the firm sitting on an unrealized loss of approximately 7% relative to its total acquisition cost.<\/p>\n

Despite this, the company has continued to add to its holdings, reinforcing its conviction in Bitcoin as a long-term treasury asset.<\/p>\n

Shares of Strategy were modestly higher in premarket trading, rising about 1.7%, even as the pace of Bitcoin purchases slowed.<\/p>\n

The company\u2019s latest move suggests a more cautious accumulation phase, balancing its aggressive long-term strategy with evolving market conditions and funding dynamics.<\/p>\n

The post Michael Saylor\u2019s Strategy (MSTR) buys 1,031 Bitcoin, slows pace of BTC buys<\/a> appeared first on Invezz<\/a><\/p>\n

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