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Michael Saylor’s Strategy Faces $900 Million Loss After Bitcoin Price Drop

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Rizwan Ansari and Sohrab Khawas

The recent drop in Bitcoin price has put the, Michael Saylor’s Strategy in a sharp paper loss of $900 million after BTC slipped below the $75,000 level. 

Although the loss remains only on paper, the drop in BTC value has also dragged down Strategy’s stock price, raising concerns among investors about whether Strategy will liquidate Bitcoin to reduce further losses

Bitcoin Drop Pushes Strategy Into $900 Million in Paper Loss

As of now, Strategy holds a massive 712,647 BTC, valued at around $54.36 billion. However, these coins were bought over time at an average price of about $76,040 per Bitcoin.

Lookonchain, an on-chain analytics platform, highlighted that Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings briefly showed an unrealized loss of over $900 million when BTC dipped below $75K.

This means short-term price drops do not automatically create financial pressure on the company. As a result, there is no immediate risk of liquidation, even during sharp market swings.

Strategy Stock Remains Under Pressure

However, Bitcoin’s price still matters greatly for Strategy. The company’s stock is closely linked to BTC movements because Strategy continues to fund its Bitcoin strategy through equity sales. 

A filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this year confirmed that Strategy relies on at-the-market share sales and other securities to raise capital for further Bitcoin purchases.

While Bitcoin has stabilized, Strategy’s stock continues to struggle. Shares are down about 56% over the past year and recently traded near $149.7. As history shows, when Bitcoin rises, Strategy’s stock often moves faster, but when Bitcoin falls, losses can deepen just as quickly.

Michael Saylor Signals More Bitcoin Buying

Despite recent market weakness, Strategy shows no signs of changing direction. In a recent tweet post, Michael Saylor hinted at more Bitcoin purchases through a short social media post referencing “oranges,” a signal he has used many times before.

In the past, similar posts have often been followed by official Bitcoin purchase announcements early the following week, suggesting another buy could be coming.

After dipping below $75K, Bitcoin has rebounded and is now trading near $76,443. This recovery has pushed Strategy back into a small unrealized profit of around 0.40% on its total Bitcoin holdings.

FAQs

How many Bitcoins does Strategy currently hold?

Strategy owns 712,647 BTC, valued at $54.36B, with an average purchase price of $76,040 per coin.

Will Strategy sell Bitcoin after the price drop?

No. Short-term BTC dips don’t force sales, and Strategy is sticking to its long-term Bitcoin accumulation plan.

How does Strategy fund its Bitcoin purchases?

Strategy raises money through equity sales and at-the-market offerings to keep buying Bitcoin over time.

How has Strategy’s stock performed alongside Bitcoin?

Shares fell 56% over the past year, reflecting Bitcoin’s swings, showing a strong correlation between BTC and stock price.

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Rizwan Ansari and Sohrab Khawas

Rizwan is an experienced Crypto journalist with almost half a decade of experience covering everything related to the growing crypto industry — from price analysis to blockchain disruption. During this period, he’s authored more than 3,000 news articles for Coinpedia News.

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