Strategy reloads on bitcoin, acquires a further 1,229 BTC for $109 million

Markets Share Share this article Copy link X icon X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email Strategy reloads on bitcoin, acquires a further 1,229 BTC for $109 million MSTR the largest public BTC holder resumes buying, lifting holdings to 672,497 coins By James Van Straten Dec 29, 2025, 1:13 p.m. Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy (MSTR) What to know : Strategy purchased 1,229 bitcoin for $108.8 million last week at an average price of $88,568, lifting total holdings to 672,497 BTC. The purchase was funded through the sale of $108.8 million in common stock, with MSTR shares down 1% in premarket trading as bitcoin slipped towards $87,000. Strategy (MSTR), the largest publicly traded holder of bitcoin, resumed bitcoin purchases after boosting its US dollar reserves to $2.2 billion the prior week. The company acquired 1,229 bitcoin last week for $108.8 million, at an average price of $88,568 per coin. Total holdings increased to 672,497 BTC, acquired for $50.44 billion, representing an average purchase price of $74,997 per bitcoin. STORY CONTINUES BELOW Don't miss another story. Subscribe to the Crypto Daybook Americas Newsletter today . See all newsletters Sign me up By signing up, you will receive emails about CoinDesk products and you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . The acquisition was funded through the sale of $108.8 million in class A common stock, according to a filing released Monday morning. MSTR shares were down 1% in premarket trading to $157 per share, while bitcoin slipped to around $87,000. Bitcoin News MicroStrategy Michael Saylor More For You State of the Blockchain 2025 By CoinDesk Research Dec 19, 2025 Commissioned by Input Output Group L1 tokens broadly underperformed in 2025 despite a backdrop of regulatory and institutional wins. Explore the key trends defining ten major blockchains below. What to know : 2025 was defined by a stark divergence: structural progress collided with stagnant price action. Institutional milestones were reached and TVL increased across most major ecosystems, yet the majority of large-cap Layer-1 tokens finished the year with negative or flat returns. This report analyzes the structural decoupling between network usage and token performance. We examine 10 major blockchain ecosystems, exploring protocol versus application revenues, key ecosystem narratives, mechanics driving institutional adoption, and the trends to watch as we head into 2026. View Full Report More For You Bitcoin reverses early gains, drops below $88,000 as Nasdaq futures wilt By Omkar Godbole , James Van Straten | Edited by Sheldon Reback 2 hours ago Bitcoin reversed Asian session gains, dropping below $88,000 and affecting major altcoins. What to know : Bitcoin reversed Asian session gains, dropping below $88,000 and dragging major altcoins lower. The decline aligns with a drop in Nasdaq futures, highlighting their strong positive correlation. Traders have reduced their leveraged positions as open interest in futures has decreased, reflecting cautious market sentiment. Read full story Latest Crypto News Sberbank issues Russia's first crypto-backed loan to bitcoin miner Intelion Data 1 hour ago South Korean financial group Mirae Asset eyes crypto exchange Korbit acquisition: report 2 hours ago Bitcoin reverses early gains, drops below $88,000 as Nasdaq futures wilt 2 hours ago Bitcoin whales have been the main accumulators in the $80,000 range 3 hours ago Tokenized silver volumes explode as metal's price rises to record 4 hours ago Digital yuan holdings to earn interest under China's new framework 6 hours ago Top Stories Bitcoin reverses early gains, drops below $88,000 as Nasdaq futures wilt 2 hours ago Digital yuan holdings to earn interest under China's new framework 6 hours ago South Korean financial group Mirae Asset eyes crypto exchange Korbit acquisition: report 2 hours ago Tokenized silver volumes explode as metal's price rises to record 4 hours ago Sberbank issues Russia's first crypto-backed loan to bitcoin miner Intelion Data 1 hour ago Ethereum’s ‘Hegota’ upgrade slated for late 2026 as devs accelerate roadmap 22 hours ago