Bitcoin Treasury Company

Strategy (MicroStrategy)
World's Largest Corporate Bitcoin Holder

709,715
BTC Holdings
$53.92B
Total Invested
$75,979
Avg. Price
3.38%
of BTC Supply

Latest Purchase - January 19, 2026

Acquired 22,305 BTC for ~$2.13B at ~$95,284 per BTC

What is Strategy?

Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) is the world's first and largest Bitcoin Treasury Company. Founded in 1989 by Michael Saylor as a business intelligence software company, it transformed into a Bitcoin-focused enterprise in 2020. The company now holds over 709,715 BTC, representing more than 3% of Bitcoin's total 21 million supply.

Former Name

MicroStrategy

1989 - February 2025

Current Name

Strategy

February 2025 - Present

The Rebrand: MicroStrategy → Strategy

In February 2025, Michael Saylor announced the company's rebrand from MicroStrategy to Strategy, reflecting its transformation into a Bitcoin-first company. The new brand features the Bitcoin "₿" symbol as the company logo and orange as the primary brand color.

"Strategy is one of the most powerful and positive words in the human language. We are the world's first and largest Bitcoin Treasury Company."

— Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman

Bitcoin Holdings Breakdown

Current Holdings

Total BTC709,715
Total Cost$53.92B
Avg. Purchase Price$75,979
% of BTC Supply3.38%

Latest Acquisition

DateJanuary 19, 2026
BTC Acquired22,305
Purchase Price$2.13B
Price per BTC$95,284

Putting It In Perspective

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Larger than most

Country Reserves

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Owns

3.38% of all BTC

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Current Value

~$67B+

Company Timeline

1989

MicroStrategy founded by Michael Saylor and Sanju Bansal

1998

MicroStrategy goes public on NASDAQ

2020

First Bitcoin purchase: 21,454 BTC for $250 million

2022

Michael Saylor becomes Executive Chairman, Phong Le becomes CEO

2025

Company rebrands from MicroStrategy to Strategy

2026

Holdings reach 709,715 BTC worth over $53 billion

Why Bitcoin? Saylor's Investment Thesis

Digital Gold

Bitcoin is the apex property of the human race - a non-governmental store of value superior to gold

Capital Preservation

Protection against inflation and currency debasement by central banks

Scarcity

Only 21 million Bitcoin will ever exist - absolute digital scarcity

Network Effect

Like buying property in a city everyone wants to move to

Frequently Asked Questions

How much Bitcoin does Strategy own?

As of January 19, 2026, Strategy holds 709,715 BTC acquired for approximately $53.92 billion at an average price of $75,979 per Bitcoin.

Why did MicroStrategy change its name to Strategy?

The company rebranded in February 2025 to reflect its transformation into the world's first Bitcoin Treasury Company, with the ₿ symbol as its new logo.

Who is Michael Saylor?

Michael Saylor is the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Strategy. He founded MicroStrategy in 1989 and led the company's pivot to Bitcoin in 2020. He personally owns 17,732 BTC.

What are Strategy's stock tickers?

Strategy trades on NASDAQ under several tickers: MSTR (common stock), STRK (preferred stock with 8% dividends), and STRC (variable rate preferred stock).

Can I buy Bitcoin like Strategy does?

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