In a bold move underscoring its unwavering commitment to Bitcoin BTC, Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, acquired 13,390 BTC for approximately $1.34 billion between May 5 and May 11, 2025.
$1.34B Bitcoin Adding to Treasury
This purchase, detailed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 12, comes as Bitcoin’s price surged past the psychological $100,000 mark, reinforcing Strategy’s position as a leading institutional Bitcoin holder. The acquisition, made at an average price of $99,856 per Bitcoin, brings the company’s total holdings to 568,840 BTC, further solidifying its Bitcoin treasury strategy.
Strategy has acquired 13,390 BTC for ~$1.34 billion at ~$99,856 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 15.5% YTD 2025. As of 5/11/2025, we hodl 568,840 $BTC acquired for ~$39.41 billion at ~$69,287 per bitcoin. $MSTR $STRK $STRF https://t.co/oSXRMwiTkU
— Michael Saylor (@saylor) May 12, 2025
The timing of the purchase aligns with a bullish market sentiment, as Bitcoin reclaimed $100,000 on May 8, driven by institutional inflows and macroeconomic factors like proposed U.S. trade policies. Strategy’s aggressive accumulation has positioned it as a bridge between traditional finance and cryptocurrency, funneling funds from institutional investors into Bitcoin through debt and equity sales. This approach has yielded a 15.5% Bitcoin yield for 2025, surpassing the company’s target and highlighting the success of its strategy.
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13,000+ Institutions Holding Strategy Stock
Analysts note that Strategy’s rapid Bitcoin acquisitions are outpacing miner supply, contributing to Bitcoin’s deflationary dynamics. With over 13,000 institutions holding Strategy stock, the company’s influence on Bitcoin’s market dynamics is profound, potentially driving prices higher. The purchase follows a pattern of consistent accumulation, with Strategy previously acquiring 15,355 BTC for $1.42 billion in April, bringing its year-to-date Bitcoin yield to 13.7% before this latest buy.
This move comes amid growing institutional adoption, with Bitcoin ETFs seeing significant inflows and corporations increasingly viewing BTC as a hedge against fiat inflation. However, critics caution that such heavy institutional buying could price out retail investors, with some analysts predicting Bitcoin could hit $110,000 or higher in May if support at $100,000 holds. Strategy’s strategy, while risky, reflects a long-term bet on Bitcoin’s value as “digital gold.”
As Strategy continues to double down on Bitcoin, its actions are reshaping the cryptocurrency landscape, signaling confidence in BTC’s future while sparking debates about market accessibility. With a capital plan to raise billions more for Bitcoin purchases, Strategy remains at the forefront of the corporate Bitcoin adoption wave.
