Key Takeaways
- MicroStrategy purchased 11,000 BTC for $1.1 billion.
- The firm now holds 461,000 BTC worth $29.3 billion.
- Michael Saylor advocates for a U.S. Bitcoin reserve policy.
MicroStrategy, the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, has announced a significant purchase of 11,000 BTC, costing $1.1 billion.
The acquisition, made between Jan. 13 and Jan. 20, comes just before the inauguration of President Donald Trump.
Purchase specifics & company holdings
The company disclosed the purchase on Jan. 21, revealing an average price of $101,191 per BTC.
This marks MicroStrategy’s third Bitcoin acquisition in January and its largest for 2025.
To date, the firm has bought 14,600 BTC this year.
Michael Saylor, the company’s co-founder, shared the update on the X platform, highlighting that the total Bitcoin holdings now stand at 461,000 BTC, acquired for $29.3 billion at an average cost of $63,610 per BTC.
Market indicators
This acquisition follows Saylor’s hint on Jan. 19 about a possible purchase, which has become a regular indicator of impending buys.
The company’s Bitcoin yield stands at 1.69% year-to-date.
Potential U.S. Bitcoin reserve policy
The purchase aligns with ongoing speculation about the U.S. establishing a strategic Bitcoin reserve under the Trump administration.
While no formal plans have been announced, betting markets estimate a 66% chance of such a move.
Saylor has publicly supported this idea, suggesting a national Bitcoin reserve could enhance the U.S. financial position and generate up to $81 trillion in wealth for the Treasury.
