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CryptoUpdated×10•Originally published 17 April 2026•Updated 18 April 2026•

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Bitcoin Holdings Surge to 780,897 BTC Following STRC Trading Spike

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Key Facts

1Bitcoin holdings increased to 780,897 BTC following a surge in STRC trading.

Total Bitcoin holdings have reached 780,897 BTC as the cryptocurrency hit a new milestone of $77,400, surpassing its previous peak of $76,607. This price action bolstered Strategy Inc.'s (MSTR) portfolio to $61 billion, marking a significant return to profitability with $1.3 billion in unrealized gains. MSTR shares surged 12%, driven by intense speculative trader interest and favorable macroeconomic developments. Amidst this rally, the company announced a corporate overhaul of its STRC dividend policy, following record trading volumes of $746 million in the digital credit product. The firm remains focused on its strategic expansion, aiming to raise $7 billion through AI-designed stock issuances to further strengthen institutional liquidity.

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Version 10about 2 months ago

What changed: Updated Bitcoin price to $77,400 and added details regarding the STRC dividend policy overhaul and speculative trading influence on the stock surge.

Version 9about 2 months ago

What changed: The story was updated to highlight Strategy Inc.'s financial turnaround from a $10 billion paper loss to a $1.3 billion unrealized profit.

Version 8about 2 months ago

What changed: The story was updated to link the surge in Bitcoin and MSTR stock to improved geopolitical stability following a Middle East ceasefire, which increased appetite for risk assets.

Version 7about 2 months ago

What changed: Updated to include that Strategy's Bitcoin portfolio has returned to a profitable state following the price move above $78,000.

Version 6about 2 months ago

What changed: Added details regarding the company's plan to raise $7 billion through AI-designed stock issuance for further Bitcoin purchases.

Version 5about 2 months ago

What changed: Updated to confirm Strategy's (MSTR) return to profitability as the stock gained 30% weekly and total holdings value neared $61 billion.

Version 4about 2 months ago

What changed: Updated Strategy Inc. stock price to reflect a surge above $170 and quantified total BTC holdings value at $59 billion.

Version 3about 2 months ago

What changed: Updated to reflect Bitcoin clearing the $77,000 resistance and the subsequent 12% surge in Strategy's stock price.

Version 2about 2 months ago

What changed: The story was updated to reflect Strategy's return to profit following Bitcoin's surge past $76,000 and the breakout of key technical moving averages.

Version 1about 2 months ago

What changed: Identified 'Strategy' as the buyer, added the specific purchase of 44,377 BTC in March 2026, and included the record $746 million STRC trading volume.