Breaking: Strategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings With 1,287 BTC Buy, USD Reserve Hits $2.25B

Strategy acquired 1,287 Bitcoin on January 5, bringing total holdings to 673,783 BTC valued at $62.49 billion.

Executive Chairman Michael Saylor announced the purchase on X and stated the company increased its USD reserve by $62 million to $2.25 billion. The acquisition cost $115.97 million at an average price of $90,391 per Bitcoin.

Strategy Executes 93rd Bitcoin Purchase at $90,391

Strategy completed its 93rd Bitcoin acquisition on January 5, 2026, purchasing 1,287 BTC for $115.97 million.

The transaction brought total holdings to 673,783 Bitcoin with an average cost basis of $75,026 per coin. The company maintains an unrealized gain of 23.62%, equivalent to $11.94 billion at current prices.

Strategy paid $90,391 per coin on average for the latest acquisition. This price point sits between November’s high of $102,171 and December’s lower purchase prices near $88,000.

Purchase history shows Strategy executed 93 separate Bitcoin transactions since beginning its accumulation strategy in 2020.

Recent activity includes the purchase of 3 BTC on December 31 for $265,000, 1,229 BTC on December 29 for $108.85 million, and 10,645 BTC on December 15 for $980.39 million.

Earlier major acquisitions include 10,624 Bitcoin on December 8 for $962.69 million, 8,178 BTC on November 17 for $835.55 million, and 487 Bitcoin on November 10 for $49.95 million.

Bitcoin Reserve Value Reaches $62.49 Billion

Strategy’s Bitcoin reserve value stood at $62.49 billion as of January 5, based on 673,783 BTC holdings. The company acquired all coins at an average cost of $75,026, producing an unrealized gain of $11.94 billion.

The reserve value calculation uses current market prices for Bitcoin multiplied by total holdings. Price movements directly impact the reported value.

The company holds Bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset. Strategy maintains this position rather than holding traditional cash reserves, betting on Bitcoin’s long-term appreciation.

USD Reserve Increases to $2.25 Billion

Strategy increased its USD cash reserve by $62 million to $2.25 billion according to Saylor’s announcement.

The company issued approximately 13.36 million common shares at an average price of $168.57 to fund operations and Bitcoin purchases. The cash reserve provides liquidity for ongoing acquisitions and corporate operations.

The $2.25 billion cash position is the working capital for future Bitcoin purchases. Strategy has historically funded acquisitions through a combination of cash flows, debt offerings, and equity issuance.

Strategy structured its financing strategy around Bitcoin accumulation. The company issues convertible notes with an annual interest rate of 0.625%, using the proceeds to acquire Bitcoin.

Common shares outstanding reached approximately 13.36 million with recent issuances averaging $168.57 per share.

MSTR Stock Price Rises 3.63% in Pre-Market Trading

Strategy’s Class A shares traded at $157.16 in pre-market activity on January 5, showing no change from the previous close.

The stock rose 3.63% to $162.86 in extended trading following the Bitcoin purchase announcement. Pre-market gains totaled $5.70 per share.

The stock’s response to Bitcoin acquisitions has varied depending on market conditions and the timing of the purchase.

Positive Bitcoin price action typically supports Strategy’s stock performance given the direct correlation between holdings and market cap.