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Saylor’s Bitcoin Bet Faces Big Paper Losses, but Strategy Stays the Same
Michael Saylor’s Strategy Inc. reported a $17.4 billion unrealized loss in Q4 as Bitcoin fell, and its shares have dropped nearly 70% from their 2024 peak. To boost liquidity, the company sold more shares to build a cash reserve.
Despite the setback, Strategy Inc. continued buying Bitcoin. It now holds 673,783 BTC worth about $50.55 billion, funded mostly through equity offerings.
In 2025, the firm logged a $5.4 billion unrealized loss on digital assets, partly offset by tax benefits, and ended the year with strong digital-asset values plus cash and equity capacity.