{"id":143985,"date":"2026-03-23T13:28:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:28:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/?p=143985"},"modified":"2026-03-23T13:28:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T13:28:43","slug":"strategy-mstr-buys-76-6-million-in-bitcoin-slowing-recent-accumulation-pace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mycryptomania.com\/?p=143985","title":{"rendered":"Strategy (MSTR) Buys $76.6 Million in Bitcoin, Slowing Recent Accumulation Pace"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bitcoin Magazine<\/a><\/p>\n

Strategy (MSTR) Buys $76.6 Million in Bitcoin, Slowing Recent Accumulation Pace<\/a><\/p>\n

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Strategy made a smaller-scale bitcoin purchase last week, adding to a balance sheet that has grown into one of the largest corporate holdings of the asset, even as market conditions shift and the firm sits on a sizable unrealized loss.<\/p>\n

Led by executive chairman Michael Saylor, Strategy disclosed that it acquired 1,031 bitcoin for $76.6 million between March 16 and March 22, according to a regulatory filing<\/a>. The purchases were made at an average price of $74,326 per coin and funded through the sale of common stock.<\/p>\n

The pace marks a sharp slowdown from the prior two weeks, when the company deployed<\/a> more than $1 billion into bitcoin through a mix of equity issuance and preferred share offerings. The shift suggests a more measured approach after a period of aggressive accumulation tied to capital market activity.<\/p>\n

Strategy now holds 762,099 BTC, acquired for roughly $57.7 billion at an average cost of $75,694 per coin.\u00a0<\/p>\n

With Bitcoin trading near<\/a> $71,000, the position carries an unrealized loss estimated at several billion dollars. The gap between cost basis and market price underscores the firm\u2019s continued exposure to bitcoin\u2019s price swings, even as it maintains a long-term accumulation strategy.<\/p>\n

Saylor signaled<\/a> the purchase ahead of the official announcement, posting an update to the company\u2019s bitcoin acquisition tracker with the message \u201cThe Orange March Continues.\u201d The firm has already acquired 43,346 BTC this month for roughly $3.05 billion.<\/p>\n

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JUST IN: Michael Saylor’s Strategy purchased 1,031 bitcoin for $76.6 million pic.twitter.com\/gkh7RcQnnt<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) March 23, 2026<\/a>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Strategy is racking in bitcoin<\/h2>\n

The company\u2019s approach has centered<\/a> on raising capital through equity markets and redirecting proceeds into bitcoin, a model that has drawn both support and scrutiny.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Supporters view the strategy as a levered bet on bitcoin\u2019s long-term appreciation<\/a>, while critics point to dilution risk and balance sheet concentration.<\/p>\n

Last week\u2019s purchases were funded entirely through at-the-market sales of Class A shares. Strategy sold more than 500,000 shares to finance the latest acquisition and still retains billions of dollars in remaining capacity under its issuance program.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In contrast, there was no issuance tied to its preferred stock offerings during the period, a departure from recent weeks when those instruments played a larger role.<\/p>\n

Market conditions may also be shaping the firm\u2019s cadence. Bitcoin has traded<\/a> in a narrow range in recent sessions, reflecting a mix of macro pressure and cautious sentiment. Price action has remained below Strategy\u2019s average acquisition cost, limiting the immediate impact of continued buying on its balance sheet.<\/p>\n

At the same time, broader risk markets showed signs of stabilization. U.S. equities moved higher in premarket trading, and Strategy\u2019s shares edged up alongside bitcoin\u2019s rebound toward the $70,000 level.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The move followed a pause in geopolitical escalation after the Trump administration delayed potential strikes tied to tensions in the Middle East, easing pressure on energy markets and risk assets.<\/p>\n

At the time of writing, Bitcoin is trading slightly shy of $71,000 and MSTR is trading near $139 a share.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This post Strategy (MSTR) Buys $76.6 Million in Bitcoin, Slowing Recent Accumulation Pace<\/a> first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine<\/a> and is written by Micah Zimmerman<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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