Charles Schwab Boosts Strategy Stake by 91,859 Shares to $168M
Charles Schwab purchased an additional 91,859 Strategy shares, raising its total to 1.27 million shares valued at $168 million. Strategy also acquired 2,486 BTC for $168.4 million, lifting its Bitcoin holdings to 717,131 BTC even as Q4 unrealized digital losses reached $17.44 billion.
1. Schwab Raises Strategy Stake
Charles Schwab added 91,859 Strategy shares, bringing its total holdings to approximately 1.27 million shares with a market value near $168 million. The move underscores growing institutional exposure to Strategy’s Bitcoin-driven business model.
2. Bitcoin Accumulation Continues
Strategy purchased 2,486 BTC for $168.4 million, boosting its total Bitcoin reserve to 717,131 BTC and maintaining its status as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder globally.
3. Volatility in Digital Asset Valuation
For the year ended December 31, 2025, Strategy recorded $5.40 billion in unrealized losses on digital assets, with Q4 losses of $17.44 billion partially offset by a $5.01 billion deferred tax benefit. The company also carried a $2.42 billion deferred tax liability at year-end.
4. mNAV Premium and Options Activity
Strategy’s shares trade at a 1.19 multiple of net asset value, reflecting a 19% premium over its Bitcoin holdings. Italian bank Intesa Sanpaolo holds $184.6 million in put options on Strategy shares, indicating a complex bet on price convergence with underlying Bitcoin value.