14-4-2025 – Strategy—previously known as MicroStrategy—has snapped up 3,459 BTC at a cost of $285.80 million, with each bitcoin acquired at approximately $82,618. This acquisition, spanning April 1 to 13, follows a brief hiatus in the firm’s relentless purchasing streak, cementing its status as a titan among institutional investors. As of April 13, 2025, Strategy’s bitcoin trove stands at 531,644 BTC, amassed for $35.92 billion at an average price of $67,556 per coin, yielding an impressive 11.4% return for the year thus far.
The broader cryptocurrency market, however, has faced headwinds, with its total valuation dipping to $2.69 trillion. A dramatic collapse saw MANTRA’s real-world asset token (OM) plummet 95% to a mere $0.42, shaking investor confidence. Meanwhile, bitcoin itself hovers at $84,672, grappling to breach the $86,000 barrier. In contrast, other prominent cryptocurrencies have shown resilience: Ethereum climbed 3.86%, Solana edged up 2.3%, and Tron advanced 4.86%, offering glimmers of optimism amid the turbulence.
Yet, Strategy’s fortunes have not been immune to bitcoin’s volatility. The first quarter of 2025 proved bruising, with bitcoin’s value tumbling from a peak of $109,000 to $74,000—an 11.82% decline that marked the quarter as the year’s bleakest. This slide translated into a $5.91 billion loss for Strategy’s bitcoin holdings, a downturn exacerbated by global unease stemming from trade tariffs introduced by President Trump.
Defying these setbacks, Strategy’s stock (MSTR) has soared, leaping 10% to around $300 in a single day and gaining 15% over the past week. This surge reflects renewed investor enthusiasm, buoyed by a 90-day pause in Trump’s tariffs, which has eased some of the economic strain. Michael Saylor, Strategy’s outspoken leader, continues to champion bitcoin’s potential, a conviction that resonates in the market’s response, even as global tensions cast long shadows over the cryptocurrency landscape.
