Michael Saylor’s Strategy has doubled down on Bitcoin again, buying 3,081 BTC for nearly $357 million as the price dropped below $112,000.
Key Takeaways
- Strategy bought 3,081 Bitcoin last week for $356.9 million at an average price of $115,829 per coin.
- The purchase boosts Strategy’s total holdings to 632,457 BTC, bought for $46.5 billion at an average price of $73,527.
- Despite a slowdown in BTC acquisitions compared to previous months, Strategy’s BTC yield climbed to 25.4% year-to-date.
- Bitcoin is trading at $112,214, down 1.8% in the past 24 hours, creating an opportunistic entry point for large buyers.
What Happened?
Strategy, the company led by Michael Saylor and formerly known as MicroStrategy, has added another 3,081 BTC to its treasury. The $356.9 million buy came during a market dip that saw Bitcoin prices fall as low as $112,000 last week. The company’s average purchase price for this batch was $115,829 per coin.
This acquisition solidifies Strategy’s position as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, now owning 632,457 BTC with an unrealized profit margin exceeding 51%.
Strategy has acquired 3,081 BTC for ~$356.9 million at ~$115,829 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 25.4% YTD 2025. As of 8/24/2025, we hodl 632,457 $BTC acquired for ~$46.50 billion at ~$73,527 per bitcoin. $MSTR $STRC $STRK $STRF $STRDhttps://t.co/Amqo0Rzlsi
— Strategy (@Strategy) August 25, 2025
Strategy Stays Committed Despite Price Pullback
Michael Saylor’s Strategy has a long history of aggressive Bitcoin purchases, often opting to buy during market strength rather than weakness. However, this latest move bucks that trend slightly, coming just days after Bitcoin dropped to $112,000.
- Bitcoin’s recent performance: BTC started the week near $116,700 before slipping to $112,000 by Thursday, according to CoinGecko. It is currently trading at $112,214.
- The latest buy brings Strategy’s August total to 3,666 BTC, significantly down from the 31,466 BTC bought in July and 17,075 BTC in June.
- Strategy’s acquisition rate has slowed in recent weeks, but this $357 million investment is its largest August purchase and second only to July’s $2 billion acquisition.
BTC Yield and Corporate Performance
Strategy’s BTC yield, which measures the growth of Bitcoin holdings per share, has climbed to 25.4% year-to-date, having already surpassed its original 2025 target of 15% earlier this year. The company has now set more ambitious goals for 2025:
- BTC yield target increased from 25% to 30%
- BTC gain target raised from $15 billion to $20 billion
So far this year, Strategy has gained 113,524 BTC, with its total Bitcoin gains in 2024 reaching 140,538 BTC.
In parallel, the company’s MSTR stock has climbed 20.48% year-to-date, and has skyrocketed over 2,337% in the past five years since pivoting to a Bitcoin-focused strategy.
Dominance in Corporate Bitcoin Holdings
Strategy continues to lead the corporate Bitcoin landscape by a wide margin:
- It holds nearly 600,000 more BTC than its nearest rival, MARA Holdings.
- Its Bitcoin treasury now accounts for close to 70% of its market capitalization.
Michael Saylor’s firm is widely credited with pioneering the corporate Bitcoin treasury strategy, encouraging other firms to add cryptocurrency to their balance sheets.
CoinLaw’s Takeaway
In my experience watching corporate crypto adoption, few moves are as bold or consistent as Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin play. While others hesitate during price dips, Strategy has shown once again that it sees these moments as buying opportunities, not red flags. This isn’t just a trade. It’s a mission. I find the conviction impressive, especially as the company balances both long-term vision and shareholder performance. For anyone doubting Bitcoin’s place in institutional portfolios, Strategy is making a strong counterpoint.
