Bitcoin News Today: Armored in Bitcoin: Saylor’s "Forever" Pledge Fuels Institutional Bet

Michael Saylor, the executive chairman of Strategy, reaffirmed his long-term commitment to Bitcoin in a recent post on X, where he reiterated the company's strategy of “Bitcoin forever.” In a message that resonated with his extensive online following, Saylor shared an AI-generated image of himself as an armored warrior holding a shield labeled "Bitcoin Forever." This image, coupled with a succinct message, underscores Saylor’s unwavering belief in Bitcoin’s potential and the company’s intention to continue accumulating the digital asset [1].

In the same post, Saylor announced that Strategy had spent approximately $51.4 million to acquire 430 additional Bitcoin, bringing the company’s total holdings to 629,376 BTC. At the time of the purchase, Bitcoin was priced at around $119,666, marking another significant accumulation in Strategy’s ongoing effort to become a major institutional holder of the asset. The company’s Bitcoin holdings are now valued at approximately $72.3 billion at current market prices. This move places Strategy among the largest institutional holders of Bitcoin, second only to the BlackRock iShares spot Bitcoin ETF IBIT [1].

Strategy’s continued accumulation of Bitcoin has yielded substantial returns for shareholders, with the company reporting a Bitcoin yield of 25.1% year-to-date in 2025. The company utilizes a range of securities, including MSTR, STRC, STRK, STRF, and STRD, to fund its ongoing BTC purchases. These tools enable Strategy to systematically acquire Bitcoin while offering investors various investment vehicles that track the performance of the cryptocurrency [1].

Simultaneously, other corporate entities are also entering the Bitcoin space, further solidifying its position as a strategic treasury asset. For example, Tokyo-listed Metaplanet recently acquired 775 BTC for $93 million at an average price of $120,006 per coin, increasing its total holdings to 18,888 BTC. This acquisition brings Metaplanet’s total Bitcoin assets to approximately $2.18 billion, which is significantly over-collateralized compared to its outstanding liabilities [3].

The recent surge in corporate Bitcoin accumulation is part of a broader trend that has seen over 200 public companies now hold Bitcoin in their treasuries. As of the latest data, the average acquisition cost for corporate Bitcoin holders stands at around $102,653, indicating that many institutions are purchasing the asset at a discount to current market prices. This trend reflects growing institutional confidence in Bitcoin’s role as a store of value and a hedge against traditional financial volatility [3].

Despite the continued accumulation, Bitcoin’s price has recently dipped below the $115,000 level amid broader market corrections. This price decline has not deterred corporate buyers from increasing their holdings, highlighting the divergent strategies between individual retail traders and institutional investors. As the number of corporate Bitcoin holders continues to grow, the market may see a shift in how Bitcoin is perceived and traded, with more emphasis on its role as a corporate treasury asset rather than a speculative investment [3].

Source:

[1] Michael Saylor's Bitcoin message to community (https://u.today/michael-saylor-will-never-give-up-on-bitcoin-his-new-x-post-promises)

[2] United States' Bitcoin Holdings Top $24 Billion After Ruling (https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1048517-20250818)

[3] Bitcoin Price Slides Below $115000 As Strategy And ... (https://bitcoinmagazine.com/markets/bitcoin-price-slides-below-115000-as-strategy-and-metaplanet-buys-additional-bitcoin)