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🚀 Bitcoin Megastrategy Soars to $128.5B Valuation—Hoards 601,550 BTC

🚀 Bitcoin Megastrategy Soars to $128.5B Valuation—Hoards 601,550 BTC

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Coingape
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2025-07-17 12:14:45
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Wall Street's new Bitcoin whale just flexed a $128.5 billion portfolio—and it's not even a public company. With 601,550 BTC locked in cold storage, this strategy now controls roughly 3% of all Bitcoin in existence. Who needs ETFs when you can corner the market yourself?

The Ultimate HODL Play

Forget dollar-cost averaging—this operation bought the dip with a forklift. At current prices, their stash could buy every NFL team... twice. Meanwhile, traditional finance still thinks Bitcoin's "too volatile" for retirement accounts.

When Institutions FOMO

JPMorgan analysts are reportedly recalculating their "digital gold" models after this move. The strategy's valuation now rivals BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust—except here, they actually own the keys. Take notes, Jamie Dimon.

Is this genius capital allocation or the mother of all bag-holding strategies? Either way, it proves one thing: in crypto, the early whales don't just swim—they build aquariums. (And yes, we see you Goldman Sachs—still waiting on that "blockchain, not Bitcoin" thesis to pan out.)

Strategy Bitcoin

Crypto market sentiment remains strong as Bitcoin trades near $118,000, backed by growing institutional interest and continued ETF inflows. Capital is rotating into altcoins, and confidence is rising across the board. 

In this wave of bullish momentum, companies like Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) are stealing the spotlight for their aggressive bitcoin adoption. Now, Strategy has secured a place among the top 100 U.S. public companies, signaling how deeply Bitcoin has penetrated traditional finance. 

Strategy is accumulating Bitcoin since 2020, while back then many rejected their idea as a gamble, in 2025, it is a live example of building a billion-dollar empire by just adding small BTC constantly. They made every dip count. 

Strategy Climbs to Top 100 with $128.5 Billion Valuation

Strategy’s market cap has hit a record $128.5 billion, placing it among America’s 84th-largest public companies. Just five years ago, it was worth under $2 billion. This dramatic growth is driven by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin-centric playbook, turning the firm from a legacy software business into the largest corporate BTC holder.

The company now holds 601,550 BTC, worth over $70 billion, making it a de facto Bitcoin ETF for equity investors. Its stock currently trades at $455.90, roughly 15% below its all-time high, but remains a favorite for investors betting on Bitcoin’s long-term upside.

Bold Fundraising and Share Expansion

Strategy’s transformation has been fueled by massive capital raises and share expansion. Since 2020, its share count has nearly tripled to 281.9 million through ATM offerings, a 10-for-1 stock split in 2024, and stock-based compensation.

In late 2024, Strategy unveiled a $42 billion capital-raising plan, following a $21 billion raise the prior quarter. These funds have been funneled almost entirely into Bitcoin acquisitions. The company now acts as a Leveraged Bitcoin proxy, with diluted shares outstanding estimated at 315.1 million, reflecting future conversions from debt and options.

Analyst Sees Breakout Ahead

Crypto analyst Sean Trades recently shared a positive outlook for Strategy’s stock (MSTR). He noted that it’s forming a “mini flag” chart pattern, a common sign of upcoming gains. He believes the stock could soon break out to new all-time highs, especially with Bitcoin’s price continuing to rise. 

$MSTR

Setting up in a 3 day mini flag as the moving averages begin to catch up

This is gearing up for the next leg to all time highs. https://t.co/JBJ2wDkjHT pic.twitter.com/FRXqyM8cwK

— Sean trades (@SRxTrades) July 16, 2025

Overall, Strategy’s big bet on Bitcoin is turning it into a leading name in both tech and crypto.

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