Today’s Breaking News: Strategy Acquires Additional 4,225 BTC for $472.5 Million
Between July 7 and July 13, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) purchased 4,225 Bitcoin for $472.5 million. This brings the firm’s total BTC holdings to 601,550 BTC, acquired at an average price of $71,268 per coin.
Key Acquisition Details
Average purchase price: $111,827 per BTC
Total invested to date: $42.87 billion
Total current holdings: 601,550 BTC (~$73 billion in value)
Funded by:
$330.9 M from common stock ATM sales
$71.1 M from STRK preferred shares
$55.3 M from STRF
$15 M from STRD
Remaining ATM issuance capacity: ~$44 billion
Performance Context
BTC yield year-to-date: 20.2%
At current prices (~$121.5K), Strategy is sitting on nearly
$30 billion in unrealized gains
Why it matters
Strategy reinforces its position as the largest public Bitcoin holder, continuing its aggressive treasury allocation model. This ongoing strategy balances dilution with high-conviction BTC exposure.
Preferred shares used in the funding carry 8–10% fixed dividends, and new common shares increase total float, which raises questions about long-term shareholder value—but supports massive BTC accumulation.
The latest buy, done above the company’s historical average, could raise short-term risk if BTC retraces, but it also demonstrates confidence in long-term price action.
Conclusion
Strategy’s latest purchase confirms that institutional conviction remains strong. As BTC flirts with new highs, this acquisition solidifies Strategy's position as a key player in the global Bitcoin narrative.
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