Strategy bought 3,273 Bitcoin for $255 million. Total holdings reached 818,334 BTC, keeping its lead among corporate Bitcoin owners.
Strategy has increased its Bitcoin holdings again. The company purchased 3,273 BTC at approximately 255 million. This new acquisition took the total holdings to 818,334 BTC. Thus, Strategy is the largest corporate owner of Bitcoin in the world.
Strategy Builds Larger Bitcoin Treasury Again
The company reported an average price of $77,906 per coin. This indicates that the company continued to make purchases at elevated market prices. But instead, leaders seem to be oriented towards long-term growth.
Strategy has acquired 3,273 BTC for ~$255.0 million at ~$77,906 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 9.6% YTD 2026. As of 4/26/2026, we hodl 818,334 $BTC acquired for ~$61.81 billion at ~$75,537 per bitcoin. $MSTR $STRChttps://t.co/FjaqRDRNFF
— Strategy (@Strategy) April 27, 2026
By April 26, 2026, Strategy had a total cost basis of Bitcoin of 61.81 billion. That is, the company used this amount as the total of all purchases. In addition, its average purchase price is at 75,537.
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It is estimated that the current value is around 61.2 billion to 63.3 billion. This range varies with the prices of Bitcoin markets every day. Thus, the company holdings may increase or decrease rapidly.
Strategy was previously referred to as MicroStrategy. Nevertheless, the company gained notoriety due to its Bitcoin-first treasury proposal. It has been purchasing coins across numerous market cycles.
This approach has been spearheaded by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor. He frequently refers to Bitcoin as a store of value in the long term. Thus, the company continues to add coins rather than exposure.
A large number of publicly traded companies have small amounts of Bitcoin. Strategy, however, possesses much more than others. This provides the company with a niche in the business and crypto markets.
Stock Sales Help Fund New Bitcoin Purchases
The company primarily finances purchases by selling stocks. It sells new common shares and preferred shares. Therefore, Strategy often buys Bitcoin without using normal operating cash flow.
This approach will enable new capital to finance additional purchases. Nonetheless, it is also able to add to the number of company shares. This balance is closely monitored by investors.
Michael Saylor has also indicated that the company has no immediate plans to sell. It is reported that holdings can remain unchanged until the early 2030s. Thus, Strategy seems to be devoted to several years.
Advocates believe that this plan provides Bitcoin exposure in the form of company stock. Other investors would rather purchase shares than purchase coins directly. Thus, both markets are interested in Strategy.
Critics, though, caution that the prices of Bitcoin can fluctuate drastically. Significant losses can have an impact on the value of the company and investor trust. Nevertheless, Strategy has been purchasing both in boom and recession times.
Bitcoin is the most valuable cryptocurrency. Many institutions now view it as a digital asset class. Therefore, Strategy’s moves are watched across the financial world.
The news of every new purchase tends to spread in the market quite rapidly. Traders examine the timing, price levels, and the method of funding of the company. Consequently, Strategy announcements are able to influence market sentiment.
The recent purchase does not indicate any deceleration of plans. The company added more even after possessing over 818,000 BTC. Therefore, leaders still believe future value may rise.
If Bitcoin prices climb further, Strategy could benefit greatly. However, lower prices may bring pressure too. In any case, the company is one of the most daring corporate bets in crypto.
