Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), formerly known as MicroStrategy, announced on February 17, 2026, that it has acquired an additional 2,486 Bitcoin for approximately $168.4 million, at an average price of ~$67,710 per BTC. The acquisition was disclosed via an SEC Form 8-K filing.
As of February 16, 2026, Strategy now holds a total of 717,131 BTC, purchased at a cumulative cost of approximately $54.52 billion, with an average acquisition price of ~$76,027 per bitcoin.
Michael Saylor(@saylor)’s @Strategy bought another 2,486 $BTC($168.4M) at $67,710 last week.
Strategy now holds 717,131 $BTC($48.76B) at an average price of $76,027, and is currently sitting on an unrealized loss of $5.76B (-10.56%).https://t.co/KMUQ1jQ8fq pic.twitter.com/a4wpPllRC6
— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) February 17, 2026
Executive Chairman Michael Saylor confirmed the purchase on X (formerly Twitter), stating that the company continues to “hodl” its growing Bitcoin treasury.
Key Highlights:
- BTC Acquired This Week: 2,486 BTC (Feb 9–15, 2026)
- Purchase Price: ~$168.4 million (~$67,710/BTC)
- Total BTC Holdings: 717,131 BTC
- Total Cost Basis: ~$54.52 billion
- Average Cost Per BTC: ~$76,027
- Purchase Number: 99th Bitcoin acquisition since 2020
- Consecutive Weekly Purchases: 8 weeks running
This marks Strategy’s 99th Bitcoin purchase since the company adopted BTC as its primary treasury reserve asset in 2020, and the eighth consecutive weekly acquisition dating back to December 2025.
The company’s securities trade on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under multiple tickers: MSTR (Class A common stock), STRF, STRC, STRK, and STRD (preferred stock series).
With this latest buy, Strategy cements its position as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder in the world, controlling over 3.4% of Bitcoin’s total fixed supply of 21 million coins.
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