Strategic Bitcoin Purchases by MicroStrategy
MicroStrategy, a prominent institutional investor, has continued its regular weekly Bitcoin (BTC) purchases. The company, which typically announces its acquisitions on Mondays, revealed its latest transaction today.
MicroStrategy announced that it has acquired an additional $2.13 billion worth of Bitcoin. This significant purchase follows a similar acquisition last week, where the company bought 22,305 BTC for $2.13 billion, averaging a price of $95,284 per Bitcoin.
This latest acquisition represents MicroStrategy's largest single Bitcoin purchase in over a year. With this addition, the company's total Bitcoin holdings now exceed 700,000 BTC.
Michael Saylor Confirms Acquisition Details
MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor officially announced the news of the latest Bitcoin purchase via his X account. He stated:
“MicroStrategy purchased 22,305 BTC for approximately $2.13 billion, at approximately $95,284 per Bitcoin.”
As of January 19, 2026, we hold 709,715 BTC, purchased for approximately $53.92 billion at approximately $75,979 per Bitcoin.
The company clarified that these recent purchases were funded by proceeds generated from the sale of Class A common shares (MSTR), perpetual Strike preferred shares (STRK), and perpetual Stretch preferred shares (STRC) at their respective market prices.
Previously, Saylor had alluded to his ongoing Bitcoin accumulation strategy by using the phrase "Bigger Orange" in posts that included charts detailing MicroStrategy's Bitcoin purchases.