Michael Saylor has hinted at another Strategy Bitcoin purchase ahead of the company’s expected Monday update.
Summary
- Saylor hinted at another Bitcoin purchase after Strategy raised holdings to 815,061 BTC last week.
- Analysts expect a smaller buy because MSTR share issuance paused while shares traded below par.
- Strategy still has ATM capacity, but funding conditions may limit near-term Bitcoin accumulation size.
The Strategy executive posted his usual Sunday signal on X, writing, “The ₿eat Goes On.” The post drew attention because Strategy made a large Bitcoin purchase last week. The company added 34,164 BTC, lifting its total holdings to 815,061 BTC.
Market watchers do not expect another billion-dollar Bitcoin buy this time. The latest report said Strategy’s main funding route slowed after MSTR-linked issuance paused during the week.
The company has often used share sales to fund Bitcoin purchases. However, the report said the funding engine weakened as MSTR traded at $99.46, slightly below par.
That situation may limit how much Bitcoin Strategy can buy in the next update. Saylor has often avoided issuing shares when market terms may hurt existing shareholders.
Strategy weighs funding options
Strategy still has other funding routes available. The company retains about $26.7 billion in common stock capacity through its at-the-market program.
This tool allows the company to sell shares when conditions support it. Strategy may use the program only when the stock trades at a strong premium to its Bitcoin holdings.
The report also cited SATA, or Strive Series A, as another small funding source. It said only 0.72 BTC was acquired through SATA-linked activity this week.
Bitcoin strategy faces fresh scrutiny
The expected update comes as Strategy’s Bitcoin treasury model faces more public debate. Supporters see the model as a long-term Bitcoin accumulation plan.
Critics say the model depends on steady access to capital markets. They argue that weaker funding conditions could slow future Bitcoin purchases or raise pressure on the company’s balance sheet.
Last week’s purchase showed that Strategy can still add large amounts of Bitcoin when funding conditions allow. This week’s update may show whether the company has shifted to a more selective pace.
Source: https://crypto.news/michael-saylor-teases-bitcoin-buy-but-bulls-may-get-less/
