Strategy makes 2nd largest BTC purchase of 2026; Here’s how much Bitcoin MSTR bought
Strategy makes 2nd largest BTC purchase of 2026; Here’s how much Bitcoin MSTR bought 
Cryptocurrency Mar 9, 2026 Share
Strategy Inc. (MSTR) announced one of its largest Bitcoin (BTC) purchases of 2026, valued at about $1.28 billion on March 9.
The company acquired 17,994 BTCs between March 2 and March 8, based on Form 8-K filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Strategy’s BTC purchase on March 2. Source: Strategy
Earlier this year on January 20, Strategy purchased 22,305 BTCs, which remains its largest YTD. Consequently, before announcing today’s BTC purchase, Michael Saylor, co-founder and Chairman at Strategy, hinted at an incoming massive new wave.
“The second century begins,” Saylor stated on Sunday.
How much Bitcoin does Strategy now hold?
Following today’s announcement, the company now holds a total of 738,731 BTCs. As such, the company’s BTC stash has surged to 3.5% of the total supply
Strategy’s BTV holdings YTD. Source: BitcoinTreasuries
Worth noting that the company’s BTC stash was acquired for about $56.04 billion, with a mean price of around $75,862. Essentially, this is now viewed as a major liquidity level for Bitcoin price amid its ongoing choppy midterm outlook.
What’s the impact on MSTR
Following the company’s significant BTC accumulation last week, its stock price rebounded over 2% in the last 5 days to trade at about $137 at press time.
MSTR 5-Day performance. Source: Finbold
Why BTC now?
Strategy has increased its BTC accumulation pace in the past week as Wall Street experts predict its winter bottom. After dropping more than 44% since its all-time high (ATH) in the last few months, BTC price has ostensibly reached or neared its bear market bottom.
Bitcoin still perfectly tracking the average of prior midterm years. pic.twitter.com/CoDxJpCvb7
— Benjamin Cowen (@intocryptoverse) March 9, 2026
However, Bitcoin skeptic and Gold’s supporter Peter Schiff has cautioned Strategy on its rising unrealized losses. Nonetheless, Strategy continues to bank on the mainstream adoption of Bitcoin catalyzed by global regulatory frameworks, especially in the United States under President Donald Trump.
