On March 8, 2026, Michael Saylor, founder of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), posted a brief but charged message on social media: "The Second Century Begins", accompanied by the company's iconic Bitcoin holding chart. The crypto community took it as a clear buy signal—Saylor's 101st public hint of an impending BTC accumulation. Strategy remains the world's largest corporate Bitcoin holder, with 720,737 BTC acquired across 101 trades for a total of nearly $55 billion, at an average price of $75,985 per coin.
STRC Trading Volume Hits Yearly High, Hints at Fundraising
Just two days earlier, on March 6, the trading volume for Strategy's special stock STRC jumped to $260 million—the highest single-day volume in 2026. Analysts interpret this surge as a sign that the firm is raising cash for more Bitcoin purchases. This follows Strategy's established playbook: issue debt or equity, then dump the proceeds into BTC. Even with Bitcoin currently trading at $67,206, well below its average cost, Saylor isn't slowing down. At today's price, Strategy's holdings are worth roughly $48.5 billion, meaning an unrealized loss of about 18%.
'Second Century' Phase: No M&A, Just More BTC
Saylor has repeatedly argued that Bitcoin is superior to cash as an inflation hedge, and its fixed supply makes it increasingly scarce. Strategy's accumulation strategy has shifted from early adoption to what the firm calls a "permanent dominance" phase. Despite macroeconomic headwinds—sticky inflation, rising unemployment, and liquidity constraints that even forced BlackRock to limit withdrawals—Strategy's stock remains a bullish bet among retail investors. The company explicitly stated it will not pursue acquisitions in 2026, focusing solely on growing its own Bitcoin vault.
If BTC prices recover above $75,985, the value of Strategy's treasury could skyrocket. The market now awaits Monday's formal filing to see how many coins were added in this latest round. Cryptocurrency and leveraged stocks carry high risk; this article is for informational purposes only and not financial advice.