Strategy Steps Up Bitcoin Buys With Massive 8,178 BTC Purchase

• Strategy (Michael Saylor’s company) has purchased 8,178 BTC for $835M.
• This marks a major jump from its recent weekly buys of 400–500 BTC.
• Strategy now holds a record 649,870 BTC, the largest Bitcoin treasury in the world.
• The buy comes during high market volatility, with Bitcoin down 11% over the past week.
• Strategy’s stock, MSTR, is down 16% over the last five days.
• Peter Schiff has publicly challenged Michael Saylor to a live debate at Binance Blockchain Week.

Michael Saylor’s company Strategy has dramatically increased its rate of Bitcoin accumulation, announcing a massive purchase of 8,178 BTC worth approximately $835 million, according to a Monday filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

The latest buy represents a significant shift from the firm’s recent pattern. Throughout October and early November, Strategy reported purchasing only 400 to 500 BTC per week, signaling a more conservative approach during that period. The new acquisition is a return to the large-scale buys that first defined Strategy’s Bitcoin strategy.

Despite recent market turbulence — including an 11% drop in BTC price over the past seven days — Strategy continued its long-term accumulation strategy. At the time of publication, Bitcoin was trading around $94,191, according to Nansen data.

Largest Bitcoin Treasury in the World

Strategy remains the single largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally, now controlling 649,870 BTC. The company first began its Bitcoin acquisition strategy in August 2020, and has not slowed down since.

For comparison:

• BitMine Immersion Technologies holds the largest corporate treasury of Ether (ETH).
• Forward Industries leads among companies with major Solana (SOL) positions.

Market Volatility Hits MSTR Stock

Even as Strategy increased its exposure to Bitcoin, its stock MSTR has faced short-term pressure. The stock has fallen more than 16% over the last five days, trading at $197.03 at the time of publication.
Michael Saylor, however, maintains his long-standing message: the company will continue acquiring Bitcoin regardless of market dips or crashes.

Over the weekend, well-known gold advocate and Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff publicly challenged Saylor to a live debate at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai. Schiff accused Strategy of running a “fraudulent business model,” reigniting the long-running gold vs. Bitcoin rivalry.

As of now, Saylor has not publicly responded to Schiff’s challenge.

Final Thought

Despite price volatility and market pressure, Strategy is doubling down on Bitcoin harder than ever. The massive 8,178 BTC purchase shows the company remains fully committed to its long-term Bitcoin accumulation strategy — and is prepared to scale aggressively when the opportunity arises.