Michael Saylor's Strategy Resumes Bitcoin Purchases, Now Holds Near 500,000 BTC

Michael Saylor’s Strategy, previously known as MicroStrategy, has resumed its Bitcoin purchases, securing 20,356 BTC for approximately $1.99 billion.

MicroStrategy, headed by Bitcoin evangelist Michael Saylor, has resumed its large-scale BTC purchases, adding 20,356 bitcoins to its holdings. This acquisition, made over several days, brought the company's total BTC holdings to 499,096 bitcoins.

The company's BTC Yield for the year to date 2025 now stands at 6.9%. This metric, calculated by multiplying the number of bitcoins acquired YTD by their respective acquisition costs and dividing the result by the number of days in the year to date, provides insight into the efficiency of MicroStrategy's bitcoin purchasing strategy.

As of 2/23/2025, MicroStrategy hodls 499,096 bitcoins, acquired for a total of $33.1 billion at an average price of $66,357 per bitcoin. Thisсловно holdings were acquired through an average price of $97,514 per BTC.

MicroStrategy's bitcoin holdings are valued at around $24.9 billion at current prices. This represents a substantial gain over the total acquisition cost, highlighting the significant appreciation of bitcoin since MicroStrategy began its purchasing campaign.

The company's average acquisition price for all bitcoins held is now approximately $66,357, factoring in fees and expenses. This price is significantly lower than the current market value of bitcoin, indicating that MicroStrategy stands to gain if it were to sell its holdings at present prices.

This latest acquisition brings MicroStrategy's total bitcoin holdings to nearly 500,000 bitcoins, solidifying its position as the largest corporate holder of bitcoin. The company has consistently maintained its bullish stance on bitcoin, viewing it as a superior long-term asset compared to cash or other traditional investments.

MicroStrategy's large-scale bitcoin purchases have attracted attention and sparked discussion within the crypto community. Some observers have praised the company's bold strategy, while others have expressed skepticism or concerns about the potential risks involved.