Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR) has significantly bolstered its influence within the Bitcoin ecosystem, executing the purchase of an additional 7,390 BTC for $764.9 million during the week of May 12–18.
The company reported an average buying price of $103,498 per bitcoin, representing a considerable increase from its previous historical average cost basis.
This latest acquisition arrives just one week after Strategy acquired 13,390 BTC for $1.34 billion, underlining the firm’s steadfast commitment to its Bitcoin-centric treasury strategy.
Total Bitcoin Holdings Rise to 576,230 BTC
As of May 18, 2025, Strategy’s total Bitcoin holdings now amount to 576,230 BTC, collectively acquired for approximately $40.18 billion at an average price of $69,726 per bitcoin. The company’s Bitcoin investments have yielded a year-to-date return of 16.3%, fueled by the cryptocurrency’s rise past the $104,000 threshold.
Strategy has acquired 7,390 BTC for ~$764.9 million at ~$103,498 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 16.3% YTD 2025. As of 5/18/2025, we hodl 576,230 $BTC acquired for ~$40.18 billion at ~$69,726 per bitcoin. $MSTR $STRK $STRF https://t.co/QwYKgLkfPX
— Michael Saylor (@saylor) May 19, 2025
This strategic move reaffirms Strategy’s position as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, a status firmly established through continuous accumulation since the company shifted to a Bitcoin-first capital allocation approach under Executive Chairman Michael Saylor.
Saylor’s Vision Positions Strategy for Potential Market Leadership
A documentary by the Financial Times, titled “Michael Saylor’s $40 Billion Bitcoin Bet,” delves into the ambitious strategy behind the company’s investments. Analyst Jeff Walton highlights the potential for Strategy to emerge as the top publicly traded company globally, thanks to its unwavering focus on Bitcoin.
“Strategy holds more of the best asset and most pristine collateral on the planet than any other company, by multiples,” Walton remarked. He believes that the firm’s significant exposure to Bitcoin, often regarded as a form of digital gold, provides it with an unparalleled strategic advantage in today’s volatile economic landscape.
With Bitcoin on a steady upward trajectory in 2025, instigated by mounting interest from institutional investors amid persistent inflation and geopolitical tensions, Strategy’s aggressive purchasing behavior signals a robust confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value perspective.
As Bitcoin continues to escalate to unprecedented heights, Strategy’s bold investment may transform into one of the most remarkable financial endeavors in corporate history or one of its riskiest. Nonetheless, Michael Saylor and his team have made it clear: they are not merely participating in the game; they are redefining it.
Current Bitcoin Market Dynamics
Bitcoin has recently surged past the $106,800 mark, achieving an impressive $12,000 gain in May alone, marking six consecutive weeks of growth. This upward trend has rejuvenated the market and raises speculation about the cryptocurrency’s potential to reach a new all-time high.
While a brief retracement occurred, Bitcoin has established a strong support level at $102,000 and encounters resistance at $106,000, indicating that the market is poised for a significant movement.
Arthur Azizov, founder and investor at B2 Ventures, attributes this breakout not only to bullish sentiment but also to a maturing market bolstered by increasing institutional demand.
“The comeback of the Coinbase premium is a telling sign of revived U.S. interest,” he stated. He further noted that if buyers manage to surpass the current trading range, Bitcoin could potentially break through $108,000, with the possibility of testing the $110,000 mark, which could serve as a formidable psychological barrier if bullish momentum persists.
Technical indicators also align with this optimistic outlook. Moving averages (EMA and SMA across various periods) alongside the MACD (12, 26) indicate a likely continuation of the upward trend. Azizov pointed out that favorable macroeconomic factors are at play as well: last year’s halving has diminished supply, while ETF inflows have outstripped mining outputs. The reduced availability of Bitcoins on exchanges contributes to lower supply pressure.
“The current plateau is definitely not the peak,” Azizov asserted. “It’s merely a pause before a surge, unless something unforeseen disrupts the market.”
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