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Strategy reports $82 million in stock sales as Bitcoin buying pauses

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Strategy raised $82 million through a share sale last week but left its Bitcoin holdings untouched, an SEC filing revealed Monday. The company, the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin holder, sold 492,210 Class A shares between April 27 and May 3 without deploying any of the proceeds into Bitcoin, keeping its treasury frozen at 818,334 BTC, now valued at $64.5 billion. Executive Chairman Michael Saylor had flagged the buying hiatus earlier on social media. “No buys this week. Back to work next week,” Saylor stated. The pause came ahead of Strategy’s…

Capital B Raises $1.2M from Adam Back to Fuel Bitcoin Treasury Strategy

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Capital B raised 1.1 million euros ($1.28 million) through a warrant issuance subscribed by Blockstream CEO Adam Back, extending the cryptographer’s backing of the French-listed Bitcoin treasury company. Back subscribed to 10 million subscription warrants at $0.13 each, according to a Monday announcement from Capital B. Each warrant gives Back the right to buy one new share of future company stock at the exercise price of $0.98, corresponding to the company’s market net asset value (mNAV) of 1.1 per share, the company said. The deal would increase Back’s exposure to…

BitMine’s 4.5M ETH stake strategy boosts confidence in $5,000 May target

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## Market Snapshot Ethereum’s price prediction market for May sees current YES pricing at a moderate level, indicating a shift in participant sentiment following BitMine’s significant ETH holdings and staking strategy. Market activity suggests increased interest in the likelihood of Ethereum reaching $5,000 by the end of May. ## Key Takeaways – BitMine’s accumulation of 4.5 million ETH suggests strong institutional confidence in Ethereum’s potential as a yield-generating asset. – The staking strategy, potentially offering a 5-7% APR, may indicate broader adoption of Ethereum as a macroeconomic hedge. – Market…

Bitcoin Rally From February Lows Driven by Regular Strategy Buys

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Bitcoin treasury firm Strategy and its perpetual preferred stock, STRC, have been the “single biggest factor” in Bitcoin’s recent rally, which has jumped 20% from its February low, according to Bitwise chief investment officer Matt Hougan. Over the past eight weeks, Strategy has added $7.2 billion in Bitcoin, Hougan said in a report published Tuesday.  “Yes, there have been multiple drivers of the recent rally, including strong buying from ETFs, $3.8 billion since March 1, and renewed purchases by long-term holders. But Strategy has been the single biggest factor,” he…

Strategy buys $255M in Bitcoin at $77,906 per coin

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Michael Saylor’s Strategy bought $255 million in Bitcoin at an average price of $77,906, while the Polymarket contract for Bitcoin reaching a new all-time high by June 30, 2026, sits at 2.6% YES, down from 3% a day ago. ## Market reaction The purchase came above Strategy’s average acquisition price of $75,537, which signals willingness to accumulate at higher levels. In the contract for Bitcoin hitting a new all-time high by June 30, 2026, the 24-hour trading volume was $843 in face value with only $26 in actual USDC traded,…

Strategy buys 3,273 Bitcoin for $255M, reinforcing institutional demand

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Strategy purchased 3,273 BTC for $255 million at an average price of $77,906 per coin, and the Polymarket contract for Bitcoin reaching $200,000 by December 31, 2026 sits at 4.9% YES, unchanged from previous days. Market reaction Traders in the Bitcoin $200K by 2026 market have not repriced the contract following the announcement. The purchase reinforces institutional demand at current price levels, which reduces the probability of a drop to $60,000 in April. Daily trading volume on the contract is $505 in USDC against a $10,272 daily face value, meaning…

Strategy makes 3rd-largest BTC purchase with $1.1B acquisition

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Strategy acquired 7,800 BTC worth $1.1 billion, and the market for Bitcoin reaching $80,000 in April now sits at 42.5% YES, down from 44% yesterday. Market reaction The $80,000 market saw a 5-point spike to 50% after the news broke but has since settled back. The $150,000 target remains nearly untouched at 0.1% YES, which reflects skepticism about that kind of rapid move. The purchase by Strategy (likely MicroStrategy) signals bullish sentiment from the institutional side even with the ongoing Iran conflict. Why it matters The $80,000 market trades $105,235…

Strategy tops BlackRock’s IBIT in Bitcoin holdings after latest purchase

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Strategy, the largest corporate Bitcoin treasury, has moved back ahead of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust in Bitcoin holdings after announcing one of its biggest purchases to date. The company said on April 20 that it bought 34,164 BTC for about $2.54 billion at an average price of $74,395 per coin, lifting Strategy’s total holdings to 815,061 BTC. BlackRock’s IBIT, by comparison, held 802,824 BTC as of April 20, leaving Strategy with a lead of about 12,200 BTC. The company’s total Bitcoin stash was acquired for roughly $61.56 billion at an…

Saylor’s Strategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings Past 815,000 BTC

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Michael Saylor’s Strategy, the world’s largest public Bitcoin holder, has blasted past 800,000 BTC in total holdings after announcing its latest purchases. Strategy acquired 34,164 Bitcoin (BTC) for $2.54 billion between April 13 and 19, according to an 8-K filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday. The buy ranks as Strategy’s third-largest Bitcoin acquisition on record by coin count, behind purchases of 55,500 BTC and 51,780 BTC in November 2024. Holding around 780,897 BTC after a $1 billion purchase just a week ago, the company now holds…

Strategy confirms $1.5B Bitcoin purchase, largest buy of 2026

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Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) confirmed a $1.57 billion Bitcoin purchase, the largest single buy of 2026. The move bears on whether Bitcoin dips to $60,000 in April, with that outcome priced at ? YES. Market reaction The April market is not showing a clear direction, with face value volume at $0, indicating no immediate trading response. With 12 days remaining in April, traders are adjusting expectations around upward price support. Why it matters The actual purchase was $1.57 billion, not the $2.5 billion initially reported. Strategy funded the acquisition through $1.18…