Breaking: Michael Saylor’s Strategy Hits 700k Bitcoin Milestone Ahead of Trump Tariffs Decision

Group 1 - Company Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, has surpassed the 700,000 BTC milestone with its latest Bitcoin purchase, acquiring 22,305 BTC for $2.13 billion between January 12 and 18 [1][2][4] - The total Bitcoin holdings of Strategy now stand at 709,715 BTC, acquired for a total of $53.92 billion at an average price of $75,979 per Bitcoin [2][4] - This recent purchase is the largest since July 2025, when the company bought $2.46 billion worth of Bitcoin, and is significantly larger than the previous purchase of 13,627 BTC for $1.25 billion [5] Group 2 - Strategy funded its latest Bitcoin acquisition through the sale of MSTR, STRC, and STRK stocks, raising net proceeds of $1.8 billion, $294 million, and $3.4 million respectively [3] - Following the purchase, the probability of Strategy holding 800,000 BTC or more by year-end has increased to 81% according to Polymarket data [6] - Despite the recent Bitcoin purchase, the price of Bitcoin has declined from its year-to-date highs above $97,000 to around $90,500, influenced by potential Trump tariffs [7] Group 3 - The stock price of MSTR has decreased nearly 5% in premarket trading, currently around $165, although it remains up over 12% year-to-date [8] - Market experts suggest that MSTR stock could rally above $200 soon, indicating a potential bottom for the stock, with institutional investors like Vanguard Group and VanEck accumulating shares [9]