Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy, has signaled an impending Bitcoin acquisition scheduled for announcement this Monday. This move continues a predictable pattern where social media cues precede formal SEC filings, reinforcing the company's position as the world’s largest publicly traded Bitcoin holder.
Strategy currently possesses 845,256 BTC, acquired at a total cost of approximately $64 billion. This translates to an average cost basis of roughly $75,680 per coin. The entity, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has effectively transformed its corporate treasury into a massive digital asset fund.
The acquisition playbook remains consistent throughout 2026. Recent purchases include 24,869 BTC in mid-May and 13,927 BTC in April. Strategy is currently acquiring Bitcoin at twice the rate of daily miner production, funded through equity offerings, convertible debt, and STRC preferred stock issuance.
A notable strategic shift occurred in late May 2026 when the company sold 32 BTC to fund preferred stock dividends. This indicates a pragmatic approach prioritizing Bitcoin holdings per share over an absolute no-sell doctrine. With nearly 4% of Bitcoin’s total supply under its control, Strategy’s buying pressure creates a structural tailwind for price, though its fortunes remain tightly coupled to Bitcoin’s market performance.