Strategy Notches Third Smallest Bitcoin Purchase in 2025 as Dividend Payments Approach

Group 1 - Strategy disclosed a Bitcoin acquisition of $22 million, marking its third smallest purchase of the year, bringing its total holdings to approximately 64,000 Bitcoin valued at $73.1 billion as Bitcoin surpassed $114,000 [1][2] - The recent Bitcoin purchase was not due to funding constraints, as Strategy raised $128 million from selling common shares and other offerings [2][3] - Strategy's first dividend payment to STRD holders is scheduled for Tuesday, with a quarterly obligation of around $30 million [4] Group 2 - Strategy shares increased by 5% to $324, with a year-to-date rise of 12%, while Bitcoin rose 22% in the same period [5] - The company has diversified its funding mechanisms beyond common stock and convertible debt, solidifying its position as the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin [5] - There are concerns from some analysts regarding the sustainability of Strategy's dividend obligations, with comparisons made to a Ponzi scheme, although there is a noted market demand for bitcoin-backed credit instruments [6]