Strategy led by Michael Saylor fortifies its Bitcoin holdings with a $285M investment amid market turbulence
Demonstrating unwavering faith in Bitcoin, Michael Saylor’s digital asset company, Strategy, has bought an additional 3,459 Bitcoin, valued at $285.5 million. This big-ticket investment manifests Strategy’s persistent optimism towards the leading cryptocurrency, even as the global market grapples with trade-related adversities.
This new acquisition of Bitcoin (BTC), costing an average price point of $82,618 per coin, brings the total BTC investment made by Strategy to a whopping 531,644 BTC. The crypto has been steadily bought over time for a staggering $35.92 billion, averaging a buy-in price of $67,556 per BTC. According to Saylor’s announcement on April 14 through an X post, the investment has raked in an impressive 11.4% yield since the start of 2025.
Source: Michael Saylor
Strategy’s latest $285 million Bitcoin acquisition is its first since March 31, during which the outfit pumped $1.9 billion into Bitcoin, as reported by Cointelegraph. Data from Saylortracker reveals that yet unrealized profit stands at an astounding $9.1 billion, a 25% growth on the total Bitcoin position, as of 12:20 PM UTC.
Complete holdings of Bitcoin by Strategy. Source: Saylortracker
Despite the broader market experiencing a downturn, and reduced inclination for risk assets, Strategy continues to reinforce its Bitcoin portfolio. Many attribute this slump to the uncertainty revolving around global trade policy, following the announcement of a new tariff regime by US President Donald Trump.
On April 9, Trump declared a 90-day halt on higher reciprocal tariffs, thereby restoring the tariffs to the 10% baseline for most nations. The exception is China, currently subjected to a 145% import tariff.
Bitcoin exhibits “cautious strength” in the face of anticipated economic updates
Despite the trade talks remaining dicey, Bitcoin has put up impressive resilience, registering over a 10% recovery in the preceding seven days, hovering above $85,000 as of 1:10 PM UTC, according to data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro.
BTC/USD, 1-year performance chart. Source: Cointelegraph
Stella Zlatareva, the dispatch editor at the digital asset investment platform, Nexo, shared her market observations with Cointelegraph:
“The crypto market initiated the week exhibiting cautious strength, continuing to recuperate from last Monday’s abrupt sell-off due to tariffs, with Bitcoin trading over $84,000, marking a solid comeback despite the volatile macroeconomic scenario. Albeit investors’ focus is set strongly on US-China trade dynamics, crypto’s relative stability notably stands out.”
Zlatareva further added that the performance of risk assets in the coming days could be dictated by key data from China, statements from the Federal Reserve, and updates on retail sales, all of which are expected this week.
Notwithstanding the ongoing turbulence due to tariffs, some market analysts, including Jamie Coutts, forecast that the escalating money supply may send Bitcoin’s price soaring past $132,000 before wrapping up 2025. In a more extended outlook extending to the next 15 years, Joe Burnett, the director of market research at Unchained, predicts that Bitcoin might outperform gold’s $21 trillion market cap, evolving as the superior savings technology, with a price north of $1.8 million by 2035.
Conclusion
Amid the fluctuating market conditions and continued global market tension, Michael Saylor’s digital asset firm, Strategy, stays committed to its strategy of augmenting investment in Bitcoin. This instils confidence in investors and market participants alike, underlining the unmatched resilience and potential of the burgeoning digital asset class. Despite short-term bouts of global economic uncertainty, the long-term outlook for Bitcoin remains bullish, with experts predicting considerable growth in the coming years. Embrace this promising digital investment era and secure your financial future with Bitcoin’s promising trajectory.
