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Strategy Acquires 22,337 BTC, Total Holdings Reach 761K

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Shweta Chakrawarty

Shweta Chakrawarty

Strategy Inc. acquired 22,337 BTC for $1.57 billion, bringing its total holdings to 761,068 BTC as it targets 1 million by year-end.

Strategy Acquires 22,337 BTC, Total Holdings Reach 761K

Quick Take

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  • Strategy acquires 22,337 BTC at an average price of $70,194, marking its 12th consecutive week of buying.

  • Total reserves hit 761,068 BTC, representing approximately 3.5% of the total Bitcoin supply.

  • Funding was primarily driven by the sale of 11.9 million STRC preferred shares, raising $1.18 billion.

  • The company needs to acquire roughly 5,700 BTC per week to reach its 1 million BTC goal by year-end.

Strategy, the company led by Michael Saylor, has added another large amount of Bitcoin to its balance sheet. The firm recently bought 22,337 BTC. It spent about $1.57 billion on the purchase. 

With this move, Strategy’s total Bitcoin holdings have now reached 761,068 BTC. This places it among the largest corporate Bitcoin holdings in the world. Saylor shared the update on March 17. He confirmed that the company continues to follow its long term plan of building a large Bitcoin reserve.

Massive Buy Comes During Market Uncertainty

The latest purchase stands out because of its timing. The company bought BTC while the market was still recovering from a recent downturn. The average price for this purchase was around $70,194 per BTC. This shows that Strategy is still buying heavily even when prices are not at their peak.

In the past, billion-dollar Bitcoin buys were mostly seen during strong bull markets. But this time, the company made a large move during a period of market uncertainty. Some analysts believe this shows strong confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value.

Total Investment and Holdings Grow

Strategy has now spent about $57.61 billion in total to build its Bitcoin holdings. The company’s average purchase price across all its Bitcoin is around $75,696 per BTC. This means the firm has continued buying BTC at different price levels over time.

The company funded its latest purchase through its at-the-market (ATM) offering program. This involves selling shares and other financial products to raise capital. By using this method, Strategy can keep buying Bitcoin without relying only on existing cash reserves.

Bitcoin Per Share Also Increases

Along with growing its holdings, the company also reported a rise in its Bitcoin per Share (BPS) metric. This metric shows how much Bitcoin backs each share of the company. It helps investors understand their exposure to Bitcoin through the stock. 

Strategy said its BPS increased by 3% in early March. The company linked this growth to strong demand for its financial products, including STRC shares. This increase suggests that shareholders are gaining more Bitcoin exposure over time.

Strategy Doubles Down on Bitcoin Vision

Michael Saylor’s Strategy approach remains clear. The company continues to treat Bitcoin as a key long-term asset. Its strategy is similar to earlier moves but on a much larger scale. By raising funds and buying Bitcoin regularly, the firm is building a large position over time.

Some market watchers believe this kind of buying could influence supply and demand in the market. Others see it as a bold but risky approach. Especially during uncertain market conditions. For now, Strategy shows no signs of slowing down. With over 761,000 BTC in its holdings, the company continues to bet heavily on Bitcoin’s future.

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