MicroStrategy Pauses Bitcoin Purchases, Commits to Holding $30B BTC

MicroStrategy Ends Bitcoin Buying Streak, Holds $30 Billion in BTC

MicroStrategy, one of the largest institutional Bitcoin holders, has put a pause on its BTC purchases, opting to hodl its current $30 billion stash instead.

In a Feb. 3 post on X, Executive Chairman Michael Saylor confirmed the firm’s holdings at 471,107 BTC as of Feb. 2, acquired over multiple years. However, for the first time in 12 consecutive weeks, MicroStrategy did not sell any of its stock to fund additional Bitcoin buys.

The company’s Bitcoin accumulation began in August 2020, when it purchased 21,454 BTC for $250 million. Since then, it has significantly expanded its holdings, making it one of the largest corporate Bitcoin investors in 2025.

Market Reaction and Bitcoin Price Fluctuations

Bitcoin’s price recently dipped below $100,000 following Trump’s tariff announcement targeting China, Mexico, and Canada. However, a deal to delay Mexican tariffs helped BTC recover to $98,000 at the time of writing.

Companies and Governments Exploring Bitcoin Reserves

MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin strategy has influenced other firms to adopt BTC as a reserve asset:

Governments are also taking note. On Jan. 23, Trump signed an executive order creating a working group to explore a Bitcoin reserve strategy for the United States. Similarly, the Czech National Bank is considering diversifying reserves into alternative assets, though it hasn’t explicitly mentioned Bitcoin.

What’s Next for MicroStrategy?

While MicroStrategy remains committed to holding $30 billion in BTC, its pause in acquisitions signals a potential shift in strategy. Whether the firm resumes buying or focuses on leveraging its holdings remains to be seen.

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