Company Announces Latest Bitcoin Acquisition
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), a Nasdaq-listed company known for its aggressive Bitcoin (BTC) accumulation strategy, announced on February 24, 2025, that it had purchased an additional 20,356 BTC for approximately $1.99 billion.
Key Details of the Purchase:
- Timing: February 18–23, 2025
- Average Purchase Price: $97,514 per BTC (including fees and expenses)
- Funding Source: Proceeds from a $2 billion 0% convertible note offering maturing in 2030
This marks the company’s first large-scale BTC purchase since February 10, 2025, when it acquired 7,633 BTC for $742.4 million** at an average price of **$97,255 per BTC.
Strategy’s Bitcoin Holdings Snapshot (as of February 23, 2025)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total BTC Held | 499,096 BTC |
| Total Investment | $33.1 billion |
| Average Cost | $66,357 per BTC |
| YTD 2025 Yield | 6.9% |
At the time of writing (February 25, 2025), Bitcoin’s price was $92,838, reflecting a 6.9% year-to-date return for Strategy’s holdings.
Strategic Context
- Corporate Shift: The company rebranded from MicroStrategy to Strategy in late 2024, aligning its public identity with its Bitcoin-focused treasury strategy.
- Long-Term Vision: CEO Michael Saylor has consistently emphasized Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and a superior store of value compared to traditional assets.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Why does Strategy keep buying Bitcoin?
Strategy views Bitcoin as a long-term reserve asset, leveraging its finite supply and decentralized nature to protect corporate treasury value against currency devaluation.
2. How is Strategy funding its Bitcoin purchases?
The company primarily uses proceeds from convertible debt offerings, allowing it to raise capital without immediately diluting shareholder equity.
3. What’s the significance of the 6.9% YTD yield?
This metric reflects the unrealized gains on Strategy’s BTC holdings since January 1, 2025, demonstrating the asset’s appreciation despite market volatility.
Industry Implications
Strategy’s continued accumulation of Bitcoin underscores institutional confidence in cryptocurrency as a macro asset. Other corporations, such as Tesla and Block, have adopted similar strategies, though none as aggressively as Strategy.
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Note: All financial figures are based on public disclosures and market data.