Strategy, the world’s largest public holder of Bitcoin, continued its aggressive accumulation strategy last week, further solidifying its reputation as the dominant corporate “whale” in the digital asset space. According to fresh SEC disclosures from August 18, 2025, Strategy purchased an additional 430 BTC for approximately $51.4 million, at an average price of $119,666 per coin.
This modest buy comes on the heels of a summer of major acquisitions, with Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings rising from roughly 555,000 BTC in early May to a staggering 629,376 BTC by mid-August.
Strategy (formally MicroStrategy Incorporated) is a Nasdaq-listed business intelligence company that has made Bitcoin a cornerstone of its treasury management since 2020. Led by co-founder and executive chairman Michael Saylor, Strategy pioneered corporate Bitcoin adoption, inspiring a wave of institutional interest across the globe. Its publicly disclosed Bitcoin holdings make it the largest known corporate custodian of Bitcoin, often cited as a bellwether for institutional confidence in digital gold.
The Buying Spree at a Glance
Despite dramatic swings in Bitcoin’s price (soaring above $124,000 midweek before dipping below $115,000 by the weekend), Strategy maintained a steady drumbeat of accumulation. Their most recent purchase reflects not just conviction in Bitcoin’s long-term outlook but a tactical approach to price volatility.
Michael Saylor, Strategy’s co-founder and one of the most vocal corporate Bitcoin advocate, confirmed the acquisition on X (Twitter), stating:
Strategy has acquired 430 BTC for ~$51.4 million at ~$119,666 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 25.1% YTD 2025. As of 8/17/2025, we hodl 629,376 $BTC acquired for ~$46.15 billion at ~$73,320 per bitcoin. $MSTR $STRC $STRK $STRF $STRD https://t.co/FLRjCKDMQO
— Michael Saylor (@saylor) August 18, 2025
He also referenced the company’s related crypto assets tagged with tickers like $MSTR, $STRC, $STRK, $STRF, and $STRD, indicating the breadth of Strategy’s crypto portfolio.
Strategy’s Bitcoin Holdings
Below is a timeline of Strategy’s BTC accumulation from May through August 2025:
Source: Strategy
Smaller Buys, Ongoing Treasury Trend
While Strategy has slowed its pace compared to the massive summer buys 430 BTC last week versus over 30,000 BTC between July 14 and August 3, the momentum across the BTC treasury space remains robust. Other corporate heavyweights, such as Japan’s Metaplanet, have also made significant, publicized forays into Bitcoin.
Metaplanet has acquired 775 BTC for ~$93 million at ~$120,006 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 480.2% YTD 2025. As of 8/18/2025, we hold 18,888 $BTC acquired for ~$1.94 billion at ~$102,653 per bitcoin. $MTPLF pic.twitter.com/9r1law8jyH
— Simon Gerovich (@gerovich) August 18, 2025
Short-Term Outlook and Market Optics
The disciplined, incremental approach from Strategy comes as the Bitcoin price continues to see high volatility. Even as all-time portfolio valuations were reached earlier in the week, short-term retreats have provided tactical buying opportunities for the most resolute holders.
With a market cap for its Bitcoin holdings now approaching $74 billion, Strategy’s stake continues to be a barometer for institutional sentiment in the crypto space and a benchmark for corporate treasury exposure.
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