Bitcoin News Today: Michael Saylor's Strategy Adds $18M in Bitcoin as MSTR Stock Rises 31% YTD

Michael Saylor’s Strategy has continued its long-term Bitcoin acquisition strategy by purchasing 155 BTC for approximately $18 million this week, with an average price of $116,401 per coin [1]. This addition, while smaller in scale compared to earlier purchases, marks the five-year anniversary of the company’s initial Bitcoin buy and reinforces its “never stop stacking” philosophy [2]. The firm now holds 628,946 BTC, accumulated over time for a total of $46.09 billion [3].

The funds for the latest purchase were raised through the sale of over 115,000 STRF shares, generating $13.6 million [1]. This move aligns with a broader accumulation strategy that saw Strategy add 21,021 BTC for $2.46 billion earlier in the year. The company has also filed for a $4.2 billion STR offering to fund further Bitcoin purchases, reflecting its commitment to expanding its digital asset holdings [1].

The $18 million purchase occurred amid a strong performance in both Bitcoin and MSTR stock. Bitcoin recently surged past $122,000, while MSTR shares rose more than 31% year-to-date, outperforming the cryptocurrency itself [1]. This continued accumulation strategy is closely aligned with Bitcoin’s price movement and broader market optimism.

Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings now represent one of the largest institutional portfolios in the world [3]. The firm’s long-term buy-and-hold approach has turned a modest initial allocation into a multi-billion-dollar asset over five years [2]. Analysts have highlighted that Strategy’s method reflects a conviction in Bitcoin’s role as a store of value and a hedge against macroeconomic risks [1].

The latest transaction also demonstrates how Strategy is using equity sales and capital offerings to fund its Bitcoin strategy, ensuring that its treasury remains consistent with its investment thesis [1]. As Bitcoin trends upward, MSTR’s stock performance increasingly mirrors the crypto asset, reinforcing the company’s dual identity as both an asset manager and a high-conviction Bitcoin advocate [1].

The purchase has drawn attention from financial media, signaling continued institutional interest in Bitcoin as a strategic asset [4]. Though relatively small compared to other 2025 acquisitions, the $18 million addition underscores Strategy’s disciplined and consistent accumulation model, which has played a key role in expanding its influence in the cryptocurrency market [2].

Sources:

[1] [Strategy Adds $18M in Bitcoin as MSTR Stock Outperforms ...](https://coindoo.com/strategy-adds-18m-in-bitcoin-as-mstr-stock-outperforms-btc/)

[2] [Bitcoin News Today: Strategy Adds 155 BTC in $18M Purchase to Celebrate Five-Year Treasury Strategy](https://www.ainvest.com/news/bitcoin-news-today-strategy-adds-155-btc-18m-purchase-celebrate-year-treasury-strategy-2508/)

[3] [Saylor's Strategy boosts holdings to 628946 BTC with ...](https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1029413-20250811)

[4] [Strategy makes modest weekly bitcoin purchase worth $18M](https://seekingalpha.com/news/4483178-strategy-makes-modest-weekly-bitcoin-purchase-worth-18m)