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Strategy has purchased 3,273 BTC for approximately $255 million, increasing its total Bitcoin holdings to 818,334 BTC. The firm reports a year-to-date yield of 9.6% despite a price decline in Bitcoin.
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The world's largest asset management firm, Strategy, has remained relentless with its steady Bitcoin purchases and has just announced another acquisition of the world's largest cryptocurrency. The latest Bitcoin purchase further reinforces Strategy's commitment to the leading cryptocurrency, as Bitcoin showing a price decline at the time of the purchase.
The latest Bitcoin purchase did not come as a surprise, as Strategy is widely known for its aggressive Bitcoin purchases regardless of the crypto market condition.
Strategy has acquired 3,273 BTC for ~$255.0 million at ~$77,906 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 9.6% YTD 2026. As of 4/26/2026, we hodl 818,334 $BTC acquired for ~$61.81 billion at ~$75,537 per bitcoin. $MSTR $STRC
— Strategy (@Strategy) April 27, 2026 On Monday, April 27, the firm officially announced that it has expanded its already massive crypto holdings with a new purchase of 3,273 BTC worth about $255 million at an average price of $77,906 per Bitcoin. According to the firm, the purchase has pushed Strategy's total Bitcoin holdings to a total of 818,334 BTC, gradually pushing its portfolio close to the 1 million mark. Following Strategy's cost basis for all its purchases, its total holdings are now worth about $61.81 billion, with an average purchase price of $75,537 per Bitcoin.
With its aggressive Bitcoin purchases and relentless commitment, Strategy has achieved a year-to-date Bitcoin yield of 9.6% in 2026. While the 9.6% BTC yield reflects the gains and notable value Strategy has generated from its Bitcoin investments, it highlights the company's impressive performance despite unstable crypto market conditions. Alongside Strategy, other large corporations like Metaplanet, and BlackRock have also continued to stack up the asset in large quantities, highlighting growing institutional interest in the leading cryptocurrency.
Strategy has purchased a total of 818,334 BTC.
The average price per Bitcoin for Strategy's latest purchase was approximately $77,906.
Strategy's year-to-date Bitcoin yield for 2026 is 9.6%.

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