Strategy (MSTR) Adds $255M in Bitcoin as BTC Hovers Near $80,000

According to CoinDesk, Michael Saylor's Strategy (MSTR) purchased an additional 3,273 bitcoin, valued at about $255 million at press time. The buy lifts the company's total holdings to 818,334 BTC. Saylor said Strategy has spent nearly $62 billion to accumulate its bitcoin position, at an average cost of roughly $75,537 per coin. "As of April 26, 2026, we hold 818,334 bitcoins, with a total value of approximately $61.81 billion, at a price of approximately $75,537 per bitcoin," he said. He also noted the firm has generated a 9.6% return on its bitcoin holdings in 2026. Strategy's stash represents about 3.9% of bitcoin's fixed 21 million supply cap. The company's holdings now exceed those of BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), which holds about 802,823 BTC. Strategy's bitcoin reserves also make up more than 60% of all bitcoin held by publicly listed companies worldwide, reinforcing its status as the largest corporate holder of the asset. MSTR shares were little changed over the past week. The stock slid steadily from July through December 2025, with declines of 16.78% in August, 16.36% in October, and 34.26% in November. For 2026 so far, the stock is up about 7%. Despite recent swings, MSTR has posted a total return of roughly 134.9% over the past five years, and continued strength in bitcoin could provide additional support for the stock heading into summer. Bitcoin trading has also drawn fresh attention. The token briefly moved above $77,000 before pulling back to around $76,000, after a sharp dip from $79,000 to $77,000. Geopolitical tensions have pushed more investors to treat bitcoin as an alternative safe-haven asset. Even with ongoing volatility, many institutions still forecast bitcoin will reach $100,000 by year-end.