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Strategy Paused Bitcoin Purchases Last Week Due to New Equity Offering
According to the latest filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Strategy has made a surprising move by halting its usual Bitcoin purchase tradition last week. The company’s decision comes as a shock to many in the cryptocurrency space, particularly considering the recent sharp price movements of the digital asset.
As reported, Strategy had previously disclosed plans to sell up to $4.2 billion in shares to raise money for purchasing more Bitcoin. This announcement came after strong profits were made in the first half of 2025. The company’s total Bitcoin holdings remained unchanged at 607,770 BTC, which has been maintained since its last acquisition earlier in July.
However, it appears that Strategy chose to prioritize a new equity offering over expanding its Bitcoin reserves. Despite this, the firm still holds the largest amount of Bitcoin among publicly traded companies, with Mara Holdings Inc. being the second-largest holder at 50,000 BTC.
In a related development, MetaPlanet, a Japan-based Bitcoin-focused firm, has announced that it had purchased an additional 780 BTC for around $92.5 million, bringing its total holdings to 101,030 BTC. This move is in stark contrast to Strategy’s decision to pause its purchases.
The news comes as other institutional investors are increasingly turning their attention to the cryptocurrency market.
Source: www.coinspeaker.com
