Michael Saylor: how Strategy became the largest corporate holder with 849,327 Bitcoin

The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry a high degree of risk. Always conduct your own research.Explainer: Michael Saylor turned the software company MicroStrategy into the largest publicly listed Bitcoin holder, with 849,327 BTC in early November 2026. How the model is financed, where its risks lie and how stock and Bitcoin differ for tax purposes for investors in Germany.Michael Saylor turned a software company into the largest publicly listed Bitcoin holder (AI illustration).Add as a preferred source on GoogleFollow on Google NewsMichael Saylor is the founder and executive chairman of Strategy, the former software company MicroStrategy, and since August 2020 he has turned it into the largest publicly listed holder of Bitcoin. According to a mandatory filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission dated November 2, 2026, Strategy owns 849,327 BTC, bought at an average price of $75,451. That is about 4 percent of all the Bitcoin that will ever exist. What is on record: Strategy finances these holdings almost entirely through the capital markets, with new shares, co...