Strategy Adds More Bitcoin, Pushing Holdings Past 714,000 BTC

Michael Saylor has confirmed another Bitcoin purchase by Strategy, extending the firm’s long-running accumulation strategy during a volatile market phase.

According to Saylor’s statement on February 8, 2026, Strategy acquired 1,142 BTC for approximately $90 million, paying an average price of $78,815 per Bitcoin.

The purchase increases the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 714,644 BTC.

Strategy’s Bitcoin Position Continues to Grow

As of February 8, Strategy’s total Bitcoin position was acquired for roughly $54.35 billion, with an average purchase price of $76,056 per BTC across all buys. The latest addition was executed above the firm’s long-term average cost, signaling continued conviction rather than opportunistic dip-buying alone.

The disclosure reinforces Strategy’s role as the largest known corporate holder of Bitcoin, with its balance sheet increasingly functioning as a direct proxy for long-term Bitcoin exposure.

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The timing of the purchase is notable. Bitcoin has experienced heightened volatility in early February, with sharp swings testing market confidence. Despite this backdrop, Strategy chose to add to its position rather than pause accumulation.

This behavior aligns with the company’s established approach: steady accumulation through multiple market cycles, independent of short-term price direction. The updated figures suggest Strategy remains focused on scale and duration, not tactical trading.

Bigger Picture

With more than 714,000 BTC now on its balance sheet, Strategy continues to reinforce its identity as a Bitcoin-centric treasury company. Each incremental purchase tightens the firm’s alignment with Bitcoin’s long-term performance, while further reducing the relevance of near-term price fluctuations in its public messaging.

For the broader market, the announcement serves as another data point showing that institutional-scale buyers are still active, even as volatility remains elevated.

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