Strategy Makes $1.25 Billion Bitcoin Purchase Ahead of CLARITY Act Markup

Michael Saylor’s Strategy has added another substantial Bitcoin purchase as it approaches the 700,000 BTC milestone.

According to a recent SEC filing, the company acquired 13,627 BTC for $1.25 billion, averaging $91,519 per Bitcoin. This brings Strategy’s total holdings to 687,410 BTC, acquired for $51.80 billion at an average price of $75,353 per BTC. The purchase was funded through proceeds from selling 1.2 million STRC shares and 6.8 million MSTR shares, generating net proceeds of $119.1 million and $1.13 billion, respectively.

This purchase represents Strategy’s largest Bitcoin acquisition in 2026 and its biggest since July 2025, surpassing two $1 billion purchases made in December 2025. It is also the company’s second purchase this year, following a 1,286 BTC acquisition for $116 million between December 29 and January 4. The announcement came shortly after Saylor hinted at the purchase in a post on X, sharing the company’s Bitcoin portfolio tracker with the caption “₿ig Orange.”

Strategy Strengthens Bitcoin Holdings

Bitcoin’s price continues to hover around the $90,000 level. It briefly climbed to $92,000 earlier, following news of a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, but retraced most of its gains shortly after. Meanwhile, Strategy’s stock (MSTR) remains largely flat, trading around $157, roughly the same as last week’s close.

The stock is up nearly 2% year-to-date, recovering slightly after a 2025 loss. This latest Bitcoin purchase comes ahead of the CLARITY Act markup scheduled for this week. The legislation could be a major catalyst for the crypto market if it passes committee approval and moves to the Senate floor.

Strategy’s continued accumulation signals confidence in Bitcoin despite regulatory uncertainty, positioning the company to reach its ambitious 700,000 BTC target while highlighting the market impact of corporate Bitcoin buying.

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