Bitcoin News Today: Strategy Prepares Third Consecutive Bitcoin Buy in August 2025

Corporate Bitcoin buyer Strategy is preparing for a third consecutive acquisition of Bitcoin in August 2025, according to signals from co-founder Michael Saylor. The latest purchase, made on August 18, involved 430 BTC at a cost of $51.4 million, bringing total holdings to 629,376 BTC, valued at over $72 billion at current prices. This acquisition is expected to be part of a broader strategy to continue building one of the largest corporate Bitcoin treasuries in the world [1].

To date, Strategy has only added 585 BTC in August through two transactions. While this number is relatively modest compared to its historical pattern—where the firm has previously acquired thousands or even tens of thousands of coins in a single month—it does not diminish the company’s status as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin. Strategy’s largest single-month purchase occurred in February 2021, when it acquired more than 19,400 BTC for about $1 billion [1].

The company has seen significant gains from its Bitcoin holdings, with SaylorTracker data showing that the portfolio has appreciated by over 56% and holds more than $25.8 billion in unrealized gains. These figures underscore the long-term value Strategy is generating through its Bitcoin strategy, despite the company’s recent stock price weakness [1].

Strategy’s corporate treasurer, Shirish Jajodia, has emphasized that the firm’s Bitcoin purchases are conducted through over-the-counter trades and private agreements rather than direct exchange purchases. This approach minimizes market impact, particularly given Bitcoin’s daily trading volume exceeds $50 billion. Jajodia noted that even a $1 billion purchase spread over several days would not significantly move the market [1].

While Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings have yielded substantial unrealized gains, its stock has faced downward pressure in recent months. Shares fell to a four-month low of $325 on August 21, though they partially recovered to $358 by August 23. This trend reflects broader challenges for Bitcoin treasury companies in the second half of 2025 [1].

Michael Saylor has been a consistent advocate for Bitcoin, promoting it as a superior long-term store of value compared to traditional assets like U.S. Treasuries or cash. He has also pushed for changes in corporate accounting standards to better reflect the value of digital assets, arguing that current GAAP rules understate the true worth of Bitcoin holdings [1].

Strategy’s continued Bitcoin accumulation highlights its long-term confidence in the digital asset, despite short-term market volatility and weak equity performance. As more corporations explore Bitcoin as a treasury asset, Strategy remains a key player and indicator of broader institutional adoption trends [1].

Source:

[1] Cointelegraph - Saylor signals third consecutive Strategy Bitcoin buy in August

(https://cointelegraph.com/news/saylor-third-strategy-bitcoin-buy-august)