In a significant move for the cryptocurrency market, Michael Saylor, the executive chairman of Strategy (MSTR), revealed on X that his company has acquired 3,273 bitcoins for approximately $255 million. This latest round of purchasing brings Strategy’s total bitcoin treasury to a staggering 818,334 coins. Saylor noted that the average price paid for this acquisition was $77,906 per bitcoin.
Updating stakeholders on the company’s performance, Saylor reiterated that, as of April 26, 2026, Strategy has accumulated these holdings at a total investment of around $61.81 billion, equating to an average cost of approximately $75,537 per bitcoin. Additionally, Saylor highlighted that the firm has achieved a Bitcoin yield of 9.6% year-to-date for 2026.
In another noteworthy announcement, Matt Cole, CEO and chairman of Strive, disclosed that his company has also expanded its bitcoin portfolio, purchasing 789 BTC for $61.43 million, averaging $77,890 per bitcoin. As of April 24, Strive’s total bitcoin holdings have reached 14,557 coins, with a current market valuation of nearly $1.13 billion.
Both announcements reflect a growing trend among institutional investors leveraging bitcoin as a substantial asset within their portfolios, amid ongoing fluctuations in the cryptocurrency market. The recent acquisitions highlight a strategic commitment to digital assets, possibly signaling increasing confidence in bitcoin’s long-term potential despite recent volatility.
