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Saylor's Strategy and Ark Invest Boost Bitcoin Holdings Amid Market Fluctuations

Saylor's Strategy and Ark Invest Boost Bitcoin Holdings Amid Market Fluctuations

Michael Saylor's Strategy (MSTR) and Ark Invest have made significant moves in the cryptocurrency market, acquiring substantial amounts of Bitcoin and crypto-related stocks. These investments come as Bitcoin experiences price volatility, with Strategy continuing its aggressive accumulation strategy and Ark Invest employing its tactic of buying during market dips.

Strategy's Continued Bitcoin Accumulation

Strategy, led by Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, has once again expanded its Bitcoin holdings, purchasing approximately $264.1 million worth of BTC last week. This acquisition brings the company's total Bitcoin reserve to 712,647 BTC, valued at over $62 billion at current market prices. The recent purchases were primarily funded through the sale of common stock, with an additional $7 million raised from preferred stock sales. This move follows a period of even larger acquisitions, totaling over $3.5 billion in the past two weeks.

  • Strategy added 2,932 BTC last week.
  • The company's total holdings now exceed 712,000 BTC.
  • Funding for acquisitions came from stock sales.

Ark Invest's Strategic Dip Buying

In a contrasting strategy, Ark Invest, managed by Cathie Wood, took advantage of a market downturn, investing $21.5 million in shares of crypto-related companies. These purchases, the first since mid-December, included stakes in Coinbase (COIN), Circle (CRCL), and Bullish (BLSH). This aligns with Ark Invest's established method of acquiring equity during price dips, aiming to capitalize on potential greater value offered by multiday drops. Bitcoin had fallen below the $90,000 mark leading up to these investments.

Metaplanet Revises Forecast Upward

Meanwhile, Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed company, has revised its full-year revenue forecast upward, largely driven by its Bitcoin Income Generation business. The company utilizes its Bitcoin holdings as collateral to generate revenue through structured option strategies. Despite a significant paper loss in the fourth quarter of 2025 due to Bitcoin's correction, Metaplanet's Bitcoin yield saw a substantial increase. The company anticipates strong performance in FY2026, with the majority of projected sales coming from its Bitcoin-linked activities.

Strategy's Easing Credit Risk

Further bolstering Strategy's financial position, the value of its perpetual preferred equity has now surpassed its outstanding convertible debt. This shift indicates a more stable capital structure, reducing concerns related to maturity and refinancing. The dominance of preferred equity over convertible debt is seen as a positive development for the company's credit profile, mitigating volatility associated with its Bitcoin accumulation strategy.

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