{"id":56317,"date":"2025-07-21T19:38:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T19:38:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/strategy-buys-6220-bitcoin-for-739-8m-takes-total-holdings-past-43b\/"},"modified":"2025-07-21T19:38:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T19:38:35","slug":"strategy-buys-6220-bitcoin-for-739-8m-takes-total-holdings-past-43b","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/strategy-buys-6220-bitcoin-for-739-8m-takes-total-holdings-past-43b\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategy buys 6,220 Bitcoin for $739.8M, takes total holdings past $43B"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<div class=\"-mt-16  mb-8  lg:-mt-20  rounded-md  shadow-md\">\n<div class=\"relative  z-10  post-article-image  rounded  overflow-hidden\" data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/07\/image51-smartcrop-750x375.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/07\/image51-smartcrop-363x181.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/07\/image51-smartcrop-750x375.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/07\/image51-smartcrop-363x181.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"\/>\n<\/picture>                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>$740.3M raised via equity sales across four security classes.<\/li>\n<li>1.6M MSTR shares sold under $21B ATM authorisation.<\/li>\n<li>Strategy\u2019s BTC yield for 2025 stands at 20.8% year-to-date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"530\">Strategy has added another <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/saylor\/status\/1947266086627360854?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1947266086627360854%7Ctwgr%5Efa023a2592e734c8c30d2cf9c892e2d24c290a4c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcryptonews.com%2Fnews%2Fbillionaire-michael-saylor-boosts-bitcoin-holdings-with-new-6220-btc-purchase%2F\">6,220 Bitcoin<\/a> to its corporate balance sheet, spending $739.8 million during the week ending July 20, 2025.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"530\">The purchase was funded through the company\u2019s ongoing at-the-market (ATM) equity offerings.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"530\">With this latest acquisition, the firm now owns 607,770 BTC\u2014worth over $43 billion at current prices\u2014making it the largest institutional holder of Bitcoin worldwide.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"793\">The firm, chaired by billionaire Michael Saylor, paid an average of $118,940 per Bitcoin in its latest purchase, as disclosed in a filing published on Monday.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"532\" data-end=\"793\">This represents a significant premium over its historical average acquisition cost of $71,756 per BTC.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"853\">Strategy issues 1.6M MSTR shares in latest equity round<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"1350\">Between July 14 and July 20, Strategy raised approximately $740.3 million across four different security classes.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"1350\">The majority of funds\u2014$736.4 million\u2014were generated from the sale of 1,636,373 MSTR common shares.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"1350\">The company also issued 5,441 STRK preferred shares with an 8.00% strike, raising $700,000. Another 2,000 STRF shares were sold at a 10.00% strike, bringing in $200,000. Additionally, 31,282 STRD preferred shares, also with a 10.00% stride, were issued for $3.0 million in proceeds.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1669\">All four instruments fall under large multi-billion-dollar issuance programmes. Both the MSTR and STRK share classes are authorised for up to $21 billion each.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1669\">These programmes demonstrate Strategy\u2019s continued ability to convert equity into Bitcoin reserves at scale without relying on traditional financing channels.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1730\">BTC acquisition cost shows 20.8% YTD return for Strategy<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"2025\">Bitcoin prices remain significantly higher than Strategy\u2019s average cost basis of $71,756, giving the firm a year-to-date return of 20.8% on its BTC holdings.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"2025\">At current market prices\u2014just above $118,000\u2014Strategy\u2019s crypto treasury continues to outperform many traditional corporate investments.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2402\">This yield figure is particularly notable as Bitcoin has consolidated after hitting an all-time high of $123,000 last week.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2402\">Although prices have since pulled back slightly, the bullish market structure remains intact.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2402\">Analysts have observed a pennant formation following BTC\u2019s strong rally in July, typically a continuation pattern that suggests potential for further upside.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2630\">Despite short-term market volatility, Strategy\u2019s long-term accumulation approach has proven resilient.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2630\">The latest purchase reinforces its strategy of treating Bitcoin as a primary treasury asset and a long-term store of value.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2693\">Market reacts as Saylor signals continued BTC accumulation<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"3002\">Michael Saylor has maintained a consistent narrative around Bitcoin being a superior store of value.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"3002\">On Saturday, just days after the most recent BTC buy, he posted on X (formerly Twitter): \u201cStay humble, stack sats.\u201d The phrase has been interpreted as a signal that Strategy\u2019s accumulation is far from over.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3302\">The company\u2019s approach, combining equity capital markets with ongoing BTC purchases, serves as a blueprint for institutional crypto exposure.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3302\">As regulatory clarity and institutional infrastructure improve, Strategy\u2019s model could influence how other publicly listed firms handle treasury allocation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3304\" data-end=\"3619\">Bitcoin\u2019s latest rally, paired with corporate participation at this scale, continues to shift market sentiment toward long-term adoption.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3304\" data-end=\"3619\">While the token\u2019s price has slipped slightly from its recent peak, its resilience above the $115,000 level is being closely watched by traders and institutional investors alike.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-banner  container  pt-1\" data-partner=\"bitcoinpepe\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/bitcoinpepe.co\/en?utm_source=coinjournal&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=header\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\"><br \/>\n            <img src=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/themes\/c1-base\/dist\/img\/ad\/blockovate\/en-4.png\"\/><br \/>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"post-meta\">\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Share this article<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Categories<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Tags<\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/strategy-buys-6220-bitcoin-for-739-8m-takes-total-holdings-past-43b\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison ) $740.3M raised via equity sales across four security classes. 1.6M MSTR shares sold under $21B ATM authorisation. 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