Strategy’s $21B Bitcoin Quarter Beat Meta Yet 2026 Is Still in the Red

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What happened

Strategy says its $20.91 billion third-quarter bitcoin gain would rank seventh among S&P 500 operating profits, but two brutal quarters earlier this year still leave the company about $1.87 billion underwater for 2026.

Key facts

  • Strategy says its $20.91 billion third-quarter bitcoin gain would rank seventh among S&P 500 operating profits, but two brutal quarters earlier this year still leave the company about $1.87 billion underwater for 2026.
  • Reported by Bitcoin.com and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:30:52 UTC.

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