Strategy Buys 1,550 BTC for $101M as Bitcoin Slumped

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Strategy Buys 1,550 BTC for $101M as Bitcoin Slumped

While Bitcoin slid below $60K, Strategy quietly bought 1,550 BTC for $101.3M at $65,332 per coin — well below its overall portfolio average of $75,680.

While Bitcoin spent last week testing multi-year lows, Strategy wasn't watching from the sidelines — it was buying. From June 1 through June 7, Michael Saylor's company added 1,550 BTC to its treasury at an average price of $65,332 per coin, spending $101.3 million in total. The purchase was disclosed in an 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

The timing gives this transaction extra context. Just weeks earlier, Strategy sold 32 bitcoins — its first sale since 2022 — to fund distributions on its preferred stock. That move spooked some observers who wondered whether Saylor's long-standing no-sell discipline had finally cracked. The latest purchase answers the question bluntly: 32 coins sold, 1,550 bought. That's not a policy shift.

As of June 7, Strategy holds 845,256 BTC acquired for a total of $63.97 billion, at an average cost of $75,680 per coin. The latest tranche came in roughly 14% below that average — meaning these 1,550 coins sit at a built-in advantage relative to the rest of the portfolio. If Bitcoin climbs back past $75,680, this batch will be in profit before most of what Strategy already holds.

The purchase was financed through the company's ATM equity program, which involves selling MSTR shares on the open market and using the proceeds to buy Bitcoin. It's the same mechanism Strategy has relied on for years to accumulate without taking on conventional debt. Where most of the market saw a crash, Strategy saw a cheaper entry point on an asset it has no intention of leaving.

Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about this article

How many bitcoins did Strategy buy and at what price?

Between June 1 and June 7, 2026, Strategy bought 1,550 BTC for $101.3 million, at an average price of $65,332 per coin.

What is Strategy's total Bitcoin treasury?

As of June 7, 2026, Strategy holds 845,256 BTC acquired for a total of $63.97 billion, at an average cost of $75,680 per coin.

Why did Strategy sell Bitcoin recently if it's now buying more?

In late May 2026, Strategy sold 32 BTC — its first sale since 2022 — solely to fund preferred stock dividend payments. It was a one-time tactical move, not a change in long-term Bitcoin strategy.

How does Strategy fund its Bitcoin purchases?

Through an ATM (at-the-market) equity offering — the company sells MSTR shares on the open market and converts the proceeds into Bitcoin, without taking on traditional bank debt.

What does buying below the portfolio's average cost mean?

Strategy's overall average cost is $75,680 per BTC. The latest 1,550 coins were bought at $65,332 — about 14% cheaper. If Bitcoin recovers above $75,680, these coins will show a gain before much of the existing portfolio does.