Strategy buys 48x more Bitcoin than sold, issues 300x more STRC this year

https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/12/04/bitcoin-has-plunged-strategy-inc-is-an-early-victim Strategy Inc., led by Michael Saylor, has announced a substantial increase in its Bitcoin holdings and a significant rise in STRC issuance this year. The company reported purchasing 48 times more Bitcoin than it has sold, while issuing 300 times more STRC than it has repurchased. This activity comes as Strategy continues its approach of managing liquidity through a combination of stock sales, preferred-share issuance, and selective Bitcoin sales. Strategy’s recent disclosures indicate a relative slowdown in Bitcoin sales compared to purchases, suggesting a focus on accumulating the cryptocurrency. The company held approximately 843,775 BTC by early July and had repurchased 288,930 STRC shares, maintaining a strong cash reserve. The firm’s capital allocation approach appears to prioritize Bitcoin accumulation and STRC issuance to support its financial strategies. Market participants appear to interpret these moves as potentially supportive of STRC price increases, although recent market odds for STRC reaching $100 by December 31 have slipped slightly, now priced at 32% YES,...