Strategy Reports $20.9 Billion Digital Asset Gain and 848,000 BTC Holdings

Strategy Inc. (MSTR) reported significant activity in its digital asset holdings during the third quarter of 2026. As of October 4, 2026, the company held 848,000 BTC, following the purchase of 334 BTC from October 1 through October 4. The total aggregate purchase price for these holdings was $63.97 billion, with an average purchase price of $75,440.7 per BTC.

To fund these bitcoin purchases, Strategy sold 92,894 Class A shares from October 1 through October 4, generating $15.7 million in net proceeds. Additionally, the company repurchased 740,634 STRC shares for $73.7 million during the same period. As of October 4, Strategy's USD Reserve stood at $4.88 billion, with USD Cash at $833.4 million.

For the three months ended September 30, 2026, Strategy estimated a $20.91 billion gain on digital assets, along with a $1.88 billion deferred tax expense. The estimated carrying value of digital assets was $70.82 billion. The release of the valuation allowance associated with a $4.12 billion bitcoin-related deferred tax asset resulted in an approximate $4.12 billion income tax benefit, reducing the estimated deferred tax expense from $6.00 billion to $1.88 billion. These estimates had not been audited or reviewed by KPMG.