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Sign InStrategy has announced a massive Bitcoin acquisition worth approximately $2.01 billion, purchasing an additional 24,869 units. According to reports, the average purchase price for this latest transaction was roughly $80,985 per Bitcoin. With this move, the company's total holdings now account for more than 4% of the total 21 million Bitcoin supply cap.
This acquisition comes as major institutions look to solidify their digital asset positions, with Strategy continuing its aggressive treasury reserve strategy led by Michael Saylor. Compared to peers like Tesla, which has maintained stable holding levels recently per market data, Strategy is doubling down despite market volatility. Analysts suggest that such institutional buying provides a significant psychological floor for the market following recent downward trends.
Looking ahead, Bitcoin price action remains sensitive to macroeconomic catalysts, including the latest U.S. inflation data which saw the annual CPI rise to 2.8% (as of May 12, 2026 close). Traders are closely watching the upcoming speech by Fed official Goolsbee later today, as monetary policy signals could dictate the near-term direction for risk assets and crypto markets.
Update: Subsequent reports revealed that the acquisition was funded almost entirely through the sale of STRC preferred stock, marking the company's second-largest purchase in 2026. This transaction brings the firm's total holdings to 843,738 BTC, with an aggregate cost basis now reaching $63.87 billion.