MicroStrategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 471,100 BTC Worth $46 Billion
MicroStrategy has once again solidified its position as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, announcing the acquisition of an additional 10,100 BTC for $1.1 billion. The latest purchase, made at an average price of $...
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MicroStrategy has once again solidified its position as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, announcing the acquisition of an additional 10,100 BTC for $1.1 billion. The latest purchase, made at an average price of $105,596 per Bitcoin, occurred just before a market correction saw Bitcoin's price dip 6% below $100,000.
MicroStrategy has acquired 10,107 BTC for ~$1.1 billion at ~$105,596 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 2.90% YTD 2025. As of 1/26/2025, we hodl 471,107 $BTC acquired for ~$30.4 billion at ~$64,511 per bitcoin. $MSTR https://t.co/UM5dGUS9Ma
— Michael Saylor⚡️ (@saylor) January 27, 2025This purchase comes on the heels of the firm’s acquisition of 11,000 BTC just days earlier, which brought its total holdings to 461,000 BTC at an average cost of $63,610 per Bitcoin. With the latest transaction, MicroStrategy now holds an estimated 471,100 BTC, valued at approximately $46 billion based on current market prices.
Related: Why Hundreds of Companies Will Buy Bitcoin in 2025
Funding the Bitcoin StashMicroStrategy financed these recent acquisitions through stock sales. The company successfully generated $1.1 billion by leveraging its shareholder-approved increase in authorized Class A common shares, expanding from 330 million to an unprecedented 10.3 billion shares. This decision, reported by Bloomberg, underscores the company’s aggressive commitment to its Bitcoin-focused treasury strategy.
A Bold Vision for BitcoinMichael Saylor, MicroStrategy’s co-founder and outspoken Bitcoin advocate, teased the latest purchase on social media, reiterating the firm’s unwavering dedication to Bitcoin as a treasury asset. This move aligns with the broader narrative of Bitcoin adoption in the U.S., where recent developments, including President Trump’s call for a national ‘digital asset stockpile,’ have fueled interest in Bitcoin’s role as a strategic reserve asset.
Related: Trump Signs Executive Order to Explore a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
A Remarkable StreakThis latest purchase extends MicroStrategy’s buying streak to 12 consecutive weeks, cementing the company’s reputation as a relentless accumulator of Bitcoin. Despite market volatility and skepticism from traditional investors, MicroStrategy’s strategy has been clear: to double down on Bitcoin, positioning it as the centerpiece of its corporate treasury.
JUST IN: For the 12th week in a row, Michael Saylor posts the Saylor #Bitcoin tracker 👀
MicroStrategy always buys more BTC in the coming week 💥 pic.twitter.com/FzVJWqjyx6
MicroStrategy's continued accumulation reflects not only the company’s confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value but also a potential paradigm shift in corporate treasury management as more firms begin to explore Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty.
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