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Michael Saylor Marks Five Years of Relentless Bitcoin Buying with $18M Acquisition

Michael Saylor Marks Five Years of Relentless Bitcoin Buying with $18M Acquisition

Michael Saylor’s firm celebrates five years of Bitcoin accumulation, now holding 628,946 BTC after an $18M purchase.

Blockchain Academics NewsroomAugust 11, 20252 min read
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Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin-focused investment strategy has reached a major milestone: five consecutive years of accumulation. The firm, formerly known as MicroStrategy and now branded simply as Strategy, has announced the purchase of 155 Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $18 million, bringing its total holdings to an unprecedented 628,946 BTC.

The latest acquisition, disclosed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing, was made at an average price of $116,401 per coin. This marks the 74th purchase since the company adopted Bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset on August 11, 2020, with an initial $250 million investment in 21,454 BTC.

In those five years, Bitcoin's price has climbed from roughly $11,400 to around $120,000, representing a remarkable 960% surge. Saylor, an outspoken advocate for the cryptocurrency, remains committed to buying regardless of market conditions. His approach has positioned Strategy as the world’s largest public holder of Bitcoin.

"If you don’t stop buying Bitcoin, you won’t stop making money," Saylor declared on social media, reiterating his belief in Bitcoin’s long-term potential. True to that philosophy, the firm has maintained a disciplined acquisition schedule, even during periods of heightened volatility.

The anniversary purchase reinforces Saylor's broader vision, which he has publicly shared on multiple occasions. In June 2025, he reaffirmed his prediction that Bitcoin could reach a staggering $21 million per coin within the next 21 years, a projection that underscores his conviction in Bitcoin’s scarcity and increasing global adoption.

From a corporate strategy perspective, Strategy’s consistent accumulation of Bitcoin reflects a shift in how some companies view treasury management. By holding BTC instead of traditional assets, the firm aims to hedge against inflation, benefit from digital asset appreciation, and provide shareholders with exposure to cryptocurrency without direct ownership.

The scale of Strategy’s holdings places it in a unique position within the market. With nearly 629,000 BTC under management, the company controls a significant share of Bitcoin’s fixed 21 million coin supply. This concentration not only highlights the firm's influence but also signals the growing role of corporate actors in the evolution of the Bitcoin ecosystem.

As the fifth anniversary of this bold financial experiment passes, Strategy shows no signs of slowing down. For Michael Saylor, the message is clear: Bitcoin remains the centerpiece of a long-term, high-conviction investment thesis designed to endure for decades.

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