Charles Schwab Raises MicroStrategy Stake by 91,859 Shares to $168M
Charles Schwab increased its MicroStrategy stake by 91,859 shares to 1.27 million shares valued at $168 million, signaling growing institutional exposure. MicroStrategy bought 2,486 BTC for $168.4 million raising its total holdings to 717,131 BTC while reporting $5.40 billion in unrealized crypto losses and a stock decline of 18.6% year-to-date.
1. Schwab Increases MicroStrategy Stake
Charles Schwab purchased 91,859 additional MicroStrategy shares, raising its total position to approximately 1.27 million shares valued at about $168 million. This move marks one of Schwab’s largest single purchases in the company and underscores growing institutional interest in MicroStrategy equity.
2. MicroStrategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings
MicroStrategy acquired 2,486 BTC for $168.4 million in its latest digital asset purchase, lifting its overall cryptocurrency reserves to 717,131 BTC and maintaining its status as the leading corporate holder of Bitcoin.
3. Unrealized Crypto Losses and Tax Benefits
For the year ended December 31, 2025, MicroStrategy recorded $5.40 billion in unrealized digital asset losses, partially offset by a $1.55 billion deferred tax benefit. In the fourth quarter alone, it reported $17.44 billion in unrealized losses alongside a $5.01 billion deferred tax benefit and carried a $2.42 billion deferred tax liability at year-end.
4. Share Price Pressure
MicroStrategy shares fell 4.46% during the latest trading session, extending a decline of 18.61% year-to-date and 64.82% over the past six months, reflecting investor concerns over crypto volatility and company leverage.