Saylor's Firm Acquires Over $2 Billion in Bitcoin Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Michael Saylor's company adds 22,305 BTC, bringing total holdings to 709,715 BTC as geopolitical issues escalate.
Michael Saylor, CEO of Strategy, made a significant Bitcoin acquisition. On a day that coincided with a US public holiday, he announced that his company had purchased an additional 22,305 BTC for approximately $2.1 billion, with the average purchase price around $95,284 per Bitcoin. This brings the total Bitcoin holdings of the firm to an impressive 709,715 BTC. Over the last five years, Strategy has spent close to $54 billion on Bitcoin, which as of today stands at a market valuation of about $64.6 billion, showcasing a paper gain exceeding $10 billion.
“Strategy has acquired 22,305 BTC for ~$2.13 billion at ~$95,284 per bitcoin. As of 1/19/2026, we hodl 709,715 $BTC acquired for ~$53.92 billion at ~$75,979 per bitcoin.” — Michael Saylor (@saylor)
The timing of the announcement has drawn attention due to escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and the European Union, specifically over Greenland, which is under Denmark’s jurisdiction. Former President Trump expressed interest in purchasing the territory for national security reasons. The resulting tensions led to new tariffs and a decline in the cryptocurrency market, where Bitcoin recently dropped from over $95,000 to below $91,000 in a matter of days.
