MicroStrategy Buys 4,225 Bitcoin at $111,827 Each, Boosting Holdings to 601,550

Michael Saylor’s Strategy, the world’s largest public holder of Bitcoin, made another major investment in the asset during the week BTC surged to new historic highs of $118,000. The company acquired 4,225 Bitcoin (BTC) for $472.5 million last week, as announced in a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Monday. This purchase brings the company's total Bitcoin holdings to 601,550 BTC, purchased for about $42.87 billion at an average price of $71,268 per coin.

Strategy’s new Bitcoin buy averaged $111,827 per coin, with BTC surging from around $108,000 last Monday to $118,000 by the end of the week. This acquisition has increased Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings to 601,550 BTC, purchased for about $42.87 billion at an average price of $71,268 per coin. The new purchases brought Strategy’s Bitcoin year-to-date (YTD) gain to 88,062 BTC, or $10.9 billion, compared to a 140,538 BTC gain for the entire 2024, or $13 billion, according to Strategy’s data.

Strategy’s latest Bitcoin purchase was its first officially disclosed in July, following a brief pause during the first week of the month. During that period, Strategy announced a $4.2 billion stock sale and reported $14 billion in unrealized gains for Q2 2025. A similar pause occurred in early April, likely as the company prepared to report its Q1 gains. The acquisition of 4,225 BTC for $472.5 million underscores Strategy's commitment to Bitcoin as a store of value. The company's strategy of accumulating Bitcoin aligns with its belief in the cryptocurrency's long-term prospects. This move is part of a broader trend among institutional investors who are increasingly viewing Bitcoin as a viable alternative to traditional assets.

The surge in Bitcoin prices has been driven by a combination of factors, including increased institutional adoption, regulatory clarity, and growing acceptance by mainstream financial institutions. Strategy's investment is a testament to the growing institutional interest in Bitcoin, which has seen a steady increase in recent years. The company's decision to invest in Bitcoin at a time when prices are at new highs suggests a strong conviction in the cryptocurrency's future value. The acquisition of 4,225 BTC for $472.5 million is a significant milestone for Strategy, as it brings the company's total Bitcoin holdings to 601,550 BTC. This investment is part of a broader strategy to accumulate Bitcoin as a store of value, reflecting the company's belief in the cryptocurrency's long-term prospects. The move is also a testament to the growing institutional interest in Bitcoin, which has seen a steady increase in recent years. The surge in Bitcoin prices has been driven by a combination of factors, including increased institutional adoption, regulatory clarity, and growing acceptance by mainstream financial institutions. Strategy's investment is a testament to the growing institutional interest in Bitcoin, which has seen a steady increase in recent years. The company's decision to invest in Bitcoin at a time when prices are at new highs suggests a strong conviction in the cryptocurrency's future value.