Strategy Increases Cash Reserves and Bitcoin Holdings for Second Week
Strategy has expanded its USD Reserve to $1.1 billion and increased its Bitcoin holdings to 846,842 BTC, according to Decrypt. This move comes amid previous concerns about the company's ability to maintain investor confidence following a recent Bitcoin sale.
Bitcoin holder Strategy announced an increase in its USD Reserve to $1.1 billion and its total Bitcoin holdings to 846,842 BTC, a rise following a dip in reserves to $871 million last month. The firm, well-known for its significant Bitcoin purchases, implemented a risk metric called CEPE BPS to oversee its investments.
Last month, Strategy's decision to sell 32 Bitcoin for $2.5 million raised skepticism among investors regarding its role as a reliable source of demand for Bitcoin. After this move, executives responded by increasing reserves to mitigate any potential confidence issues, particularly about their preferred stock. Analysts from JPMorgan suggested that enhanced dollar reserves could help restore investor trust.
Despite Bitcoin recently exceeding $66,500 and experiencing a 4% daily increase, Strategy's stockpile remains approximately $7.8 billion underwater due to current market prices trailing its average purchase cost. Strategy's share price reportedly surged by 7.2% to $132.66, before settling lower, demonstrating a volatile market response amid these developments. "Still adding dots," said Executive Chairman Michael Saylor on social media, sharing updates on their Bitcoin acquisitions.
As the company continues adjusting its cash positions and Bitcoin holdings, the market will be watching for further updates on its financial health and any implications these changes might have on the broader crypto landscape.
Summary based on original reporting by André Beganski at Decrypt, originally published Jun 15, 2026. SolanaWire does not republish source content.
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