Strategy Acquires 22,337 BTC for $1.57B Funding 75% via STRC Preferred Shares
Strategy bought 22,337 BTC for $1.57B between March 9 and March 15 at an average price of $70,194, funding 75% of the transaction with STRC preferred shares. As of March 15, Strategy holds 761,068 BTC acquired for roughly $57.61B at a $75,696 average cost basis.
1. Strategy Executes $1.57B Bitcoin Purchase
Between March 9 and March 15, Strategy acquired 22,337 BTC at an average price of $70,194 per coin, representing the firm’s largest Bitcoin buy of 2026 to date. The $1.57B outlay was financed through both a common stock ATM and a preferred-share issuance, with STRC preferred shares covering 75% of the total cost.
2. Strategy’s Bitcoin Holdings After Trade
Following this acquisition, as of March 15 Strategy’s Bitcoin treasury stands at 761,068 BTC, representing an aggregate cost basis of approximately $57.61 billion. The average cost per Bitcoin is $75,696, positioning the firm to influence market demand and potentially impact its equity valuation.