Strategy adds 267 BTC, expands buyback, hits new record

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Oct 19, 2026

Strategy acquired 267 BTC for $22M, raising its total to 848,517 BTC. The company expanded its buyback to $3B, repurchased $193M in STRC, and saw its stock rise over 2.5%.

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) acquired 267 Bitcoin for approximately $22 million between October 12 and October 18, 2026, at an average price of $82,900 per coin. This purchase raised its total Bitcoin holdings to an all-time high of 848,517 BTC, solidifying its position as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder among publicly traded companies. The acquisition was primarily funded by selling 140,872 Class A shares through its at-the-market offering program, supplemented by existing cash reserves. Additionally, the company increased its preferred stock buyback authorization to $3 billion and repurchased $193 million worth of STRC, although STRC continued to trade below its $100 par value. Despite recent regulatory changes by MSCI and the risk of passive outflows, market sentiment remained positive. Strategy's stock (MSTR) rose over 2.5% to approximately $140.50. The company’s Bitcoin holdings now account for more than 4% of the total Bitcoin supply.