Michael Saylor Signals New $250M Bitcoin Buy as Strategy Holdings Top 600,000 BTC

Sean Williams | Updated on July 28, 2025
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Key Takeaways:

  • Michael Saylor has hinted at a major BTC buy, following the release of Strategy’s updated portfolio showing over 607,000 BTC.
  • The company holds over $4.2 billion in unspent capital, signaling strong potential for another large Bitcoin purchase.
  • Growing institutional demand from Strategy and MARA could trigger the next leg of the Bitcoin bull run, with $130,000 as a potential price target.

Michael Saylor and his company Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) are back in the spotlight as Bitcoin investors brace for a fresh purchase announcement. On July 27, Saylor posted a Bitcoin portfolio tracker on X (formerly Twitter), revealing that Strategy now holds 607,770 BTC, currently valued at $71.8 billion.

Saylor’s portfolio tracker posts have historically served as precursors to official purchase announcements. Just last week, Strategy added 4,225 BTC after a similar teaser. With the company having made two consecutive weekly purchases post a brief buying pause, many believe another sizable acquisition is imminent.

From $250 Million to Billions: Strategy’s Bitcoin Treasury Evolution

“It all began with a quarter billion in bitcoin,” Saylor captioned his latest post, referencing Strategy’s first BTC purchase of $250 million in August 2020. That move marked the company’s strategic pivot toward becoming a Bitcoin-centric treasury entity.

Today, with over 600,000 BTC under management, Strategy has cemented its position as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally, ahead of other institutional players like Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA).

$4.2 Billion in Dry Powder Ready for Deployment

What’s fueling this aggressive buying spree? A flood of capital. Strategy recently launched an STRC preferred stock IPO, originally targeting $500 million. Within days, that offer ballooned to $2.4 billion. This is in addition to a previously raised $4.2 billion from STRD securities, which remains largely unspent.

These capital injections give Strategy ample firepower to make another BTC purchase — potentially in the range of $250 million or more, echoing its original 2020 move.

Also Read: Michael Saylor’s Strategy Buys $531M in Bitcoin, But BTC Price Falls Amid Whale Sell-Offs

Institutional Demand Could Push Bitcoin to $130K

Strategy isn’t alone in its ambitions. MARA Holdings, the second-largest corporate BTC holder, announced plans to raise $850 million for additional Bitcoin buys. If institutional momentum continues, analysts believe Bitcoin could surge to $130,000, provided it holds support above $110,000.

Disclaimer: The information in this article is for general purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. The author’s views are personal and may not reflect the views of Chain Affairs. Before making any investment decisions, you should always conduct your own research. Chain Affairs is not responsible for any financial losses

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