Michael Saylor announced that Strategy has acquired 2,486 BTC for approximately $168.4 million, paying an average price of ~$67,710 per Bitcoin. Following the latestMichael Saylor announced that Strategy has acquired 2,486 BTC for approximately $168.4 million, paying an average price of ~$67,710 per Bitcoin. Following the latest

Strategy Adds $168 Million in Bitcoin – Holdings Climb to 717,131 BTC

2026/02/17 21:10
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Michael Saylor announced that Strategy has acquired 2,486 BTC for approximately $168.4 million, paying an average price of ~$67,710 per Bitcoin.

Following the latest purchase, the company now holds 717,131 BTC as of February 16, 2026.

$54.52 Billion Invested in Bitcoin

According to the update, Strategy’s total Bitcoin holdings were acquired for approximately $54.52 billion, at an average cost basis of ~$76,027 per BTC.

The latest transaction increases the firm’s position during a period when Bitcoin has been trading below its previous highs, reinforcing Strategy’s continued accumulation strategy.

Continued Treasury Expansion

The purchase reflects Strategy’s ongoing approach of deploying capital into Bitcoin as a primary treasury reserve asset. With 717,131 BTC now under management, the company remains one of the largest corporate holders of Bitcoin globally.

The announcement included ticker references to $MSTR and $STRC, highlighting the market vehicles associated with the company’s capital structure.

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