MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor Doubles Down on BTC with $285M Purchase Despite Volatility

MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor has reaffirmed his bullish stance on Bitcoin by leading the company to acquire an additional $285 million worth of BTC. This strategic accumulation comes during a period of heightened market turbulence, underscoring Saylor’s conviction in Bitcoin’s long-term value proposition. The latest purchase brings MicroStrategy’s total Bitcoin holdings to over [X] BTC, solidifying its position as the largest corporate holder of the cryptocurrency. Analysts suggest this move signals institutional confidence in Bitcoin’s store-of-value narrative despite short-term price fluctuations. The acquisition was executed through a combination of cash reserves and strategic financing, demonstrating MicroStrategy’s innovative approach to treasury management in the digital asset era.

A new massive bitcoin acquisition that strengthens its position

Michael Saylor, through his company Strategy, has just acquired 3,459 bitcoins for a total of 285.5 million dollars. The purchase was made today, on April 14, at an average price of 82,618 dollars per bitcoin, as announced by Saylor himself on the social network X.

This transaction brings Strategy’s total holdings to 531,644 bitcoins, acquired for a cumulative amount of 35.92 billion dollars.

This new investment represents the first Bitcoin purchase by Strategy since March 31, when the company had already acquired 1.9 billion dollars of the crypto.

With an average global acquisition price of 67,556 dollars per bitcoin, the company currently shows over 9.1 billion dollars in unrealized profits, representing a gain of about 25% on its total position.

Saylor’s accumulation strategy is based on a strong conviction in the long-term potential of bitcoin, which he considers to be “the best asset available to date”, despite the short-term fluctuations in the market.

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An unwavering confidence in an uncertain economic context

The purchase comes amidst a climate of global economic uncertainty, marked by a general decline in appetite for risky assets. This market caution is largely attributed to recent decisions by US President Donald Trump regarding international trade policy.

On April 9, Trump announced a 90-day pause on high reciprocal tariffs, bringing customs duties down to a base rate of 10% for most countries, with the notable exception of China, which remains subject to an import tariff of 145%.

Despite this tense context and the resulting volatility, Saylor firmly maintains his investment strategy. Strategy now asserts itself as the largest bitcoin holder among publicly traded companies, surpassing firms like Tesla and Coinbase.

This counter-current approach to the general market sentiment raises questions about the company’s growing dependence on an asset that is still unstable. However, with a return of over 11.4% since the beginning of 2025, Saylor’s strategy continues to bear fruit for now, reinforcing his vision of bitcoin as a strategic store of value in an economic world in transition.

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