European Banks Flock to Strategy Inc Amid Regulatory Hesitations
Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI), one of Austria's leading financial institutions, significantly increased its holdings in Strategy Inc by 3,080% through a 13F filing made public in May 2026. The bank now owns approximately $554K worth of shares, with a total count of 5,980.
This move marks a significant expansion of RBI's stake in MSTR, the company formerly known as MicroStrategy and led by Michael Saylor. RBI went from holding fewer than 200 shares to multiplying its share count by over 30 times. This increased position makes RBI one of the largest institutional investors in Strategy Inc.
The trend of European financial institutions buying Strategy shares suggests a growing comfort with regulatory complexities surrounding Bitcoin purchases. By investing in MSTR, these banks can gain indirect exposure to Bitcoin without directly navigating complex regulations and risk-weighted asset calculations.