Bitcoin Treasuries Added $3.5 Billion in January—Almost All By Strategy

Core Insights - Bitcoin-buying firms are facing challenges in maintaining demand as the price of Bitcoin declines, with Strategy leading the market by acquiring 93% of Bitcoin purchased by publicly traded firms last month [1] - Digital asset treasuries added nearly 43,230 Bitcoin worth $3.5 billion last month, showing an increase from December but significantly lower than the acquisitions in November 2024 [2] - The sentiment around digital asset treasuries has shifted, with Strategy's stock price dropping 70%, leading to investor frustration [3] Company Performance - Strategy disclosed a $12.4 billion loss in the fourth quarter, raising concerns about the sustainability of its business model despite co-founder Michael Saylor's assertion that the company operates as a "digital fortress" [5] - Strategy's competitors have been making smaller Bitcoin purchases for four consecutive months, indicating a potential shift in market dynamics [4] - The company has introduced various types of preferred shares to support its operations, with the variable rate preferred share (STRC) growing to $3.4 billion [6][7] Market Dynamics - Analysts have previously warned that Bitcoin-buying firms might become forced sellers due to their corporate structures, with many having acquired Bitcoin at an average price of $90,000 [8]