Strategy Skips Bitcoin Buy as BTC Hits $80K for First Time Since January

first published 2026-05-04T08:03:52Z

Strategy halted its routine weekly BTC purchases ahead of Q1 2026 earnings due after market close on May 5, 2026. Chairman Michael Saylor called the pause temporary and said buying is expected to resume next week. Analysts will watch Q1 revenue, total BTC holdings and any updated cost basis. Strategy holds over 818,000 BTC (avg. purchase price ≈ $75,537) with total invested > $61.8B and funds purchases via common stock sales, STRC preferred shares and occasional debt; the company retains a target of 1M BTC.

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The company paused weekly BTC purchases ahead of Q1 2026 earnings (a pre-earnings quiet period) but confirmed the halt is temporary and buying is expected to resume next week; Strategy currently holds >818,000 BTC (avg ≈ $75,537) and funds buys via stock sales, STRC preferred shares and debt, and maintains a 1M BTC target.

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