Strategy Adds $525M to Cash Reserve, Skips Bitcoin Purchase for Fifth Week
Strategy announced an addition of $525 million to its cash reserve, bringing the total to $3.75 billion, while avoiding Bitcoin purchases for five consecutive weeks, according to Decrypt. The firm also reported its first buyback of preferred stock under a $1 billion program.
Strategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has increased its cash reserve by $525 million, now totaling $3.75 billion. This growth in reserve comes as the firm opts not to purchase Bitcoin for the fifth straight week, maintaining its holdings at 843,775 BTC. The firm previously acquired 520 BTC for $35 million on June 22, but has since refrained from further Bitcoin investments.
By enhancing its USD reserve, Strategy has positioned itself to cover 2.1 years of preferred dividends and debt interest, which amounts to approximately $1.76 billion annually. The firm generated these funds by selling 5,429,160 shares of its common stock (MSTR) through an at-the-market program, resulting in net proceeds of $544.5 million from July 20 to July 26.
Additionally, Strategy executed its first buyback of preferred stock, purchasing 288,930 shares of Stretch (STRC) for $25 million, as part of a $1 billion authorization approved by its board. The stock has been trading below its par value of $100 since mid-May, currently valued around $88.61.
This decision not to engage in Bitcoin purchases is part of a broader capital management strategy where the firm has authorized selling a total of $1.25 billion in Bitcoin to pad its reserves and finance stock repurchases. Strategy's recent focus on increasing cash reserves could signify a more conservative approach in the current market.
Moving forward, it is crucial to monitor how this shift in capital management strategy will affect Strategy's market position, as well as the performance of its Bitcoin holdings amid evolving market conditions.
Summary based on original reporting by Decrypt Agent at Decrypt, originally published Jul 27, 2026. SolanaWire does not republish source content.
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