Saylor Goes Low, Adds $75.3M BTC to Stash

Michael Saylor, the Bitcoin-maximalist founder and executive chairman of Strategy, announced that the company has scooped up another 855 BTC for approximately $75.3 million, at an average price of about $87,974 per coin. The purchase was made between January 26 and February 1, 2026, just before bitcoin experienced a sharp dip over the weekend, dropping below $75,000 at one point. 

With this latest addition shared via Saylor’s X account, Strategy’s total Bitcoin holdings now stand at 713,502 BTC, acquired for a cumulative cost of roughly $54.26 billion, with an average purchase price of $76,052 per Bitcoin. 

Strategy’s Aggressive Bitcoin Acquisition 

The latest transaction shows that Strategy is still buying Bitcoin every week. However, this latest purchase was much smaller than the earlier purchases made in January 2026. The company raised funds by selling shares, which was more than it spent on Bitcoin. 

This allows it to use the extra funds for general needs, such as operations and obligations related to preferred stock. Additionally, Strategy recently increased the annual dividend rate on its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock from 11.00% to 11.25%, starting January 31, 2026. The firm also declared a cash dividend of $0.9375 per share for February.

These details were included in an 8-K filing submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission earlier today. Strategy has used this equity-financed method to increase its Bitcoin investments. This approach helps the company keep enough cash on hand to pay dividends to its shareholders.

Saylor’s Bitcoin Bet Under Strain

Bitcoin’s price recently dipped below Strategy Inc.’s average acquisition cost of $76,052 per token, the lowest level since April 2025, falling to around $74,541 in recent trading sessions. This resulted in approximately $1 billion in unrealized losses as the market value of its treasury fell to about $53.2 billion. Despite these challenges, Strategy continues to accumulate the leading coin. 

According to a Bloomberg report, the company’s stock has dropped nearly 70% from its peak, eliminating the equity premium it had over its Bitcoin holdings. This decline has raised concerns about the sustainability of its business model, which relies on issuing equity and taking on debt to continue accumulating Bitcoin, especially given the tightening capital markets and growing investor skepticism.

At the time of writing, however, Bitcoin’s price has partially recovered to around $78,000, according to CoinGecko data. Nevertheless, analysts anticipate further downward pressure on Strategy’s shares when U.S. markets open. This situation could limit the firm’s ability to make aggressive purchases without significant shareholder dilution.

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