MicroStrategy Pauses Bitcoin Buying

Michael Saylor hits pause on his BTC accumulation.

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After months of Bitcoin Bitcoin accumulation, MicroStrategy has hit the brakes on buying the asset.

What’s the Scoop?  

  • Buying Spree on Hold:  MicroStrategy has temporarily halted its Bitcoin purchases after aggressively accumulating over $20 billion worth of BTC over the past 3 months.
  • Massive Holdings: The company now holds 471,107 BTC, acquired for approximately $30.4 billion at an average price of $64,511 per Bitcoin.
  • Market Reaction: MicroStrategy’s stock has gone up slightly, 0.89%, following the announcement that the company did not buy any Bitcoin or issue common stock last week.   

Bankless Take  

MicroStrategy has been the poster child for corporate Bitcoin adoption, so any change in its buying pattern raises questions. This pause could be a strategic recalibration, a response to market conditions, or a shift in treasury management. While the company remains the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, its future moves will be closely watched, especially as institutional interest in Bitcoin continues to grow.


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Kazu Umemoto

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Kazu Umemoto is an analyst and has been with Bankless since October 2024. Previously worked at an accounting firm doing tech auditing. He graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in finance and a minor in computer science.

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