
Strategy announced that it acquired an additional 24,869 Bitcoin between May 11th and May 17th for approximately $2.01 billion, increasing the company’s total holdings to 843,738 Bitcoin.
Strategy has acquired 24,869 BTC for ~$2.01 billion at ~$80,985 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 12.6% YTD 2026. As of 5/17/2026, we hodl 843,738 $BTC acquired for ~$63.87 billion at ~$75,700 per bitcoin. $MSTR $STRC https://t.co/y1zvePEuym
— Michael Saylor (@saylor) May 18, 2026
According to the company’s latest filing, the Bitcoin was purchased at an average price of approximately $80,985 per coin, inclusive of fees and expenses.
Strategy stated that its aggregate Bitcoin holdings were acquired for about $63.87 billion at an average purchase price of roughly $75,700 per Bitcoin.
Founder and Executive Chairman Michael Saylor stated in a post on X that the company “has achieved BTC Yield of 12.6% YTD 2026.”
The filing also disclosed that the purchases were funded primarily through the company’s at-the-market equity programs.
Strategy raised approximately $1.949 billion in net proceeds through sales of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC), while an additional $83.7 million was raised through sales of its Class A common stock (MSTR).
Based on the disclosed figures, roughly 96% of the capital used for the Bitcoin purchases came from STRC issuances, while approximately 4% came from MSTR share sales.
The latest acquisition places Strategy ahead of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) in total Bitcoin holdings, according to figures shared following the announcement.
Market participants noted that Strategy now holds 843,738 Bitcoin compared to IBIT’s reported 817,138 Bitcoin.
With today’s massive purchase announcement, $MSTR has firmly reclaimed the lead over $IBIT.$MSTR: 843,738 BTC $IBIT: 817,138 BTC pic.twitter.com/SEC1rFFR8T
— Mark Harvey (@thepowerfulHRV) May 18, 2026
Separately, Strategy recently disclosed plans to repurchase approximately $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2029.
The company stated that the repurchases are expected to be funded using available cash reserves, proceeds from at-the-market offerings, and potentially proceeds from the sale of Bitcoin.
Strategy said the repurchased notes are expected to settle around May 19th, 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.
