Strategy Posts $21B Q3 Gain, Buys $29M in BTC, Repurchases $176M in STRC

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What happened

The firm's Bitcoin holdings hit a record 848,000 BTC, while the quarterly gain is a fair-value mark carrying $1.88 billion in deferred tax.

Key facts

  • The firm's Bitcoin holdings hit a record 848,000 BTC, while the quarterly gain is a fair-value mark carrying $1.88 billion in deferred tax.
  • Reported by Decrypt and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:51:42 UTC.

Why it matters

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What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

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  1. ‘More orange than ever’: Michael Saylor’s Strategy buys 334 bitcoin for $28.7 million as total holdings top 848,000 BTC

  2. Strategy’s Bitcoin Treasury Reaches 848,000 After 334 BTC Buy

  3. Strategy Posts $21B Q3 Gain, Buys $29M in BTC, Repurchases $176M in STRC

  4. Strategy opts for bigger spending on STRC buybacks over BTC purchases

  5. Metaplanet reveals net income strategy to fuel Bitcoin accumulation

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Strategy’s Bitcoin Treasury Reaches 848,000 After 334 BTC Buy

Strategy added another 334 BTC for $28.7 million, bringing its bitcoin holdings to exactly 848,000 BTC as of Oct. 4. The company paid an average $85,838.80 per coin in the latest purchase, while its entire bitcoin position carries a $63.97 billion cost basis.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Bitcoin.com