A two-week pause without accumulation has finally come to an end. Strategy re-entered the market by purchasing 950 BTC worth $75.7 million between September 14 and 20, 2026. The transaction was completed at an average price of $79,670 per coin, inclusive of all related fees. Last week’s purchase ended the company’s absence since its last action in August, when it spent $369.7 million to acquire 4,603 BTC.
The new asset addition brings Strategy’s total crypto holdings to 846,000 BTC. The portfolio, accumulated with a total capital of $63.80 billion, was purchased at an average price of $75,416 per coin. Its latest holding figure is now just 1,363 coins shy of its all-time high record of 847,363 BTC recorded by the company on June 22, 2026 - a 0.2% difference.
Priority Shared with Stocks
Last week’s fund allocation revealed another financial strategy from Strategy. Alongside the completion of the Bitcoin transaction, they repurchased 1.77 million shares of STRC stock worth $174 million. The spending on preferred stock was more than double the budget used to buy crypto, highlighting the company’s dual focus on digital assets and internal equity.
The decision to split the spending allocation was immediately reflected in the company’s cash position. Strategy’s USD cash balance shrank by nearly 20%, falling from $1.30 billion the previous week to $1.05 billion. The focus on preferred securities aligns with their track record in previous reports, where the company paused Bitcoin purchases for two consecutive reporting periods for similar purposes.
Despite the decline in cash balance, Strategy still has ample room to maneuver. They retain a remaining $875.1 million in their preferred share buyback program. Beyond that, the company has allocated a $1 billion budget specifically for its common MSTR stock buyback program - a pool of funds that has remained untouched up to this week.
Spreading to Other Corporate Entities
Strategy’s buying spree quickly drew positive sentiment from the market. MSTR shares rose 7.4% to $165.20 in Monday’s pre-market trading session. A similar accumulation pattern also spread to other corporate entities.
Strive, the company holding the title of the world’s fifth-largest corporate Bitcoin holder, announced the purchase of 1,355 BTC over the past week. The addition of new coins brings Strive’s total holdings to 26,355 BTC. Following MSTR’s trend, Strive’s shares also appreciated by 6.44% to $32.03.
The dual-spending strategy between crypto accumulation and stock repurchases is starting to become a common formula for large-scale corporations. They opt to use excess funds to strengthen digital asset positions while boosting share value for traditional investors. Reported by Cointelegraph.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only, not financial advice. Cryptocurrency assets are highly volatile and carry significant risk. Always do your own research (DYOR) and never invest more than you can afford to lose.
