Strategy Buys $963M Bitcoin: Saylor Proves Yield Model
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The Execution: Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) acquired 10,624 BTC for $962.7 million, its largest weekly purchase since July, bringing total holdings to 660,624 BTC. The Proof: The move serves as a live demonstration of Saylor’s “Digital Credit” thesis, generating a 24.7% BTC Yield YTD to prove the banking model to Abu Dhabi investors. The Signal: On-chain data shows Long-Term Holder (LTH) supply has dropped to 14.33 million BTC, signaling seller exhaustion as price reclaims $89,000. Strategy has executed a $963 million capital deployment into Bitcoin, confirming one of its largest weekly acquisitions of 2025. The purchase, which secured 10,624 BTC at an average price of $90,615, is widely viewed by institutional desks as a strategic validation of the “Digital Credit” banking model Michael Saylor pitched to sovereign wealth funds this week. Capitalizing the Bank: A 660,624 BTC Balance Sheet According to regulatory filings, the acquisition raises the firm’s total treasury to 660,624 BTC, accumulated for approximately $49.35 billion at an average cost basis of $74,696 per coin. Crucially, the transaction underscores the efficacy of Saylor’s capital markets strategy. By financing the buy through equity and fixed-income issuance, Strategy reported a Bitcoin Yield of 24.7% year-to-date. Analysts note that this metric is the “killer app” for the Digital Credit pitch, demonstrating to global banks and sovereigns that a corporate entity can actively accrete Bitcoin per share rather than simply holding it passively. Related: Michael Saylor Bets On Bitcoin-Backed Credit After Strategy’s Biggest BTC Buy Of 2025 Aggressive Accumulation Returns The latest purchase marks Strategy’s most aggressive addition since late July, when it captured more than 21,000 BTC in a single move. The company spent recent weeks gathering smaller amounts under 500 BTC, which kept its average entry price favorable during short-term pullbacks. Additionally, Executive Chairman Michael Saylor hinted at renewed buying interest…
