Michael Saylor
Coverage of Michael Saylor in the Nexus archive.
- Michael Saylor says he’s never sold his personal bitcoin after Strategy dumps more BTC
Michael Saylor stated he has never sold his personal bitcoin following Strategy Inc's sale of 1,638 bitcoin for $104.7 million, reducing its holdings to 842,138 BTC.
- Strategy sells 1,638 Bitcoin to fund dividends and STRC repurchases
Michael Saylor’s Strategy sold 1,638 Bitcoin in its second-largest sale of the year to fund dividend payments and repurchase preferred STRC stock.
- Michael Saylor’s Strategy sells another 1,638 BTC for $105 million, reducing total holdings to 842,138 BTC
Michael Saylor’s Strategy sold 1,638 BTC for $105 million, reducing its total holdings to 842,138 BTC. These holdings represent approximately 4% of the 21 million bitcoin supply cap, valued at around $53 billion.
- Michael Saylor’s Strategy is now tracking bitcoin’s 200-week moving average
Michael Saylor’s investment strategy is now aligned with Bitcoin’s 200-week moving average. The article highlights a shift in his approach to track this technical indicator.
- Michael Saylor: Bitcoin Code Is a Constitution, Changes Are Attacks on 'Economic Rights'
Michael Saylor argues that Bitcoin's code functions as a constitution, and any modifications such as BIP-110, covenants, larger blocks, or base-layer changes are considered attacks on economic rights and 'constitutional offenses.' He extends his opposition beyond BIP-110 to include all proposed alterations to Bitcoin's base layer.
- Hyperscale Ups Bitcoin Stash, Bridging Holdings to Over 1,106 Coins
Hyperscale Data, Inc. increased its Bitcoin holdings to 1,106 coins ($69.7 million), with executive chairman Milton 'Todd' Ault III highlighting the strategic value of Bitcoin for financial flexibility. The company aims to build a $100 million digital asset treasury and follows a model pioneered by Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) of using corporate funds to acquire Bitcoin.
- Michael Saylor's Strategy boosted cash reserve to $3.75 billion, repurchased $25 million of STRC
Michael Saylor's strategy increased cash reserves to $3.75 billion and led to a $25 million repurchase of STRC shares.
- Michael Saylor teases ‘another color’ after four straight weeks without a Strategy bitcoin buy
Michael Saylor hinted at a potential shift after four consecutive weeks without a Strategy bitcoin purchase. Strategy currently holds 843,775 BTC at an average cost of $75,476, resulting in a $9.3 billion loss as bitcoin trades near $64,600.
- Hyperscale Data Buys More Bitcoin, Bridging Holdings to Over $72 million
Hyperscale Data, Inc. has increased its Bitcoin holdings to 1,087.4527 BTC, valued at $72.4 million, through purchases by its subsidiaries. The company aims to build a $100 million digital asset treasury and has surpassed its market capitalization in Bitcoin value, which now exceeds the value of the company itself.
- Strategy (MSTR) Sells $263.5 Million in MSTR Shares, Skips Bitcoin Purchase as USD Reserve Tops $3.2 Billion
Strategy (MSTR) sold $263.5 million in MSTR shares between July 13 and July 19, boosting its USD reserve to $3.225 billion. The company made no Bitcoin purchases or sales during the period, maintaining a Bitcoin stack of 843,775 BTC worth $54.7 billion. Management emphasized building a cash buffer against debt while signaling continued long-term Bitcoin buying intentions.
- Bitcoin's biggest advocate, Michael Saylor, says new plan to clean up the blockchain is 'a bad idea'
Michael Saylor, referred to as Bitcoin's biggest advocate, criticizes a new plan to clean up the blockchain, calling it 'a bad idea'.
- CryptoQuant says Strategy still needs disciplined bitcoin buying and selling framework
CryptoQuant stated that Michael Saylor's bitcoin strategy requires clearer rules for buying and selling. The analysis highlights the need for a more defined framework to guide transactions.
- Bitcoin Mining Giant Foundry Asks Miners To Vote on BIP-110 Soft Fork
Bitcoin mining pool Foundry Digital is allowing miners to vote on the BIP-110 soft fork proposal, which aims to restrict non-monetary data on the blockchain. The vote uses miners' hashrate as a voting mechanism, with Foundry controlling a third of the network's hashrate. The proposal faces debate between supporters advocating for Bitcoin as pure money and opponents warning of potential fee-paying transaction invalidation.
- Strategy became a symbol of the dot-com crash: Could history repeat?
MicroStrategy was associated with the dot-com crash before Michael Saylor rebranded it as the world's largest corporate Bitcoin holder. The article questions whether Saylor learned lessons from past failures.
- Saylor’s Strategy Raises Reserve to $3 Billion With Stock Sale
Michael Saylor's strategy increased reserves to $3 billion through a stock sale. The move reflects a significant financial development tied to his strategic approach.
- Michael Saylor’s Strategy added $467 million in cash, made no changes to bitcoin holdings
Michael Saylor’s strategy added $467 million in cash and made no changes to bitcoin holdings.
- Michael Saylor posts cryptic Strategy chart after $216 million bitcoin sale: ‘Orange dots tell only part of the story’
Michael Saylor sold $216 million in bitcoin, leaving his strategy holding 843,775 BTC at an average cost of $75,476. The position is approximately $9.7 billion underwater as bitcoin trades near $64,000.
- Bitcoin bulls Michael Saylor, Adam Back slam BIP-110 Ordinals proposal
Bitcoin proponents Michael Saylor and Adam Back criticize the BIP-110 Ordinals proposal. The debate occurs amid a decline in Ordinals transaction activity over the past two years.
- Michael Saylor’s recent Bitcoin sales are a worry for crypto investors
Michael Saylor’s recent Bitcoin sales have raised concerns among crypto investors, who worry his actions might exacerbate the ongoing challenges in the Bitcoin market.
- Bitcoin’s New Debt Machine is Facing Its First Major Test
Public companies added nearly 9,000 BTC in June using preferred shares to fund purchases, but a market downturn triggered margin calls for leveraged investors in instruments like STRC and SATA. Prices for these shares fell below par in June before recovering by early July, with both Strategy and Strive maintaining dividend payments.
- Schwab Strategist Backs Strategy’s STRC Playbook Amid Bitcoin Weakness
Schwab's Jim Ferraioli supports Strategy's STRC stock strategy amid Bitcoin's decline near $60,000. Strategy, the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, raised STRC's dividend to 12% and authorized $2 billion in buybacks to stabilize its stock, which had fallen from $100 par value. The firm shifted from a 'never sell' Bitcoin stance to strategic sales, acknowledging market concerns about cascading liquidations.
- Morning Minute: Strategy Turns Net Seller
Michael Saylor becomes a major Bitcoin seller. A memecoin is exploited through governance. Bernstein maintains a $150k price target for Bitcoin.
- Distressed Funds Explore Swap of Strategy Holdings Amid Rout
Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Strategy Inc., spoke at the Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas. The event focused on Bitcoin's future with institutional adoption and regulatory clarity.
- Strategy is losing a lot of money on bitcoin. Here’s why it’s selling anyway.
Strategy sold over 3,000 bitcoins to raise cash for paying dividends on its preferred stock, despite Executive Chair Michael Saylor previously stating the company did not need to take this action.
- Major crypto holder Strategy sells $216M of Bitcoin as it abandons Michael Saylor’s ‘never sell’ mantra
Crypto-treasury giant Strategy sold $216 million of Bitcoin, signaling a departure from co-founder Michael Saylor’s 'Never sell your Bitcoin' philosophy amid a declining digital asset market that is also affecting the company’s shares.
- Strategy sheds $216 million in Bitcoin in crypto hoarder’s largest sale ever
Strategy, a major Bitcoin hoarder, sold $216 million in Bitcoin in its largest crypto sale to date, citing the need to build cash reserves and avoid issuing more equity. The sale caused its stock to drop 5% initially, while Bitcoin's price fluctuated. The company, which previously emphasized accumulating Bitcoin, now faces market pressures amid broader crypto bearishness.
- Strategy (MSTR) Sells 3,588 Bitcoin to Cover Preferred Dividends
Strategy (MSTR) sold 3,588 bitcoin for $216 million to fund dividends on its preferred securities, marking its largest bitcoin disposal. The company held 843,775 bitcoin and $2.55 billion in cash as of July 5, 2026.
- Strategy sold bitcoin for the first time since 2022 to cover preferred stock dividends
The bitcoin-hoarding firm founded by Michael Saylor sold 32 coins for $2.5 million to fund preferred stock dividends. This marks the first bitcoin sale since 2022 for this purpose.
- FBI Director Kash Patel Did Not Disclose Six-Figure Strategy (MSTR) Stake: Report
FBI Director Kash Patel failed to disclose a six-figure investment in Strategy (MSTR) for over 180 days, violating the STOCK Act's 45-day reporting requirement. The DOJ ethics official approved a corrected filing, but the omission has raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest given Patel's role in cryptocurrency enforcement and MSTR's status as a major Bitcoin holder.
- Metaplanet Adds 2,823 Bitcoin, Reaches 43,000 BTC and Becomes World’s Third-Largest Corporate Treasury
Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed firm, added 2,823 Bitcoin in Q2 2026, reaching 43,000 BTC and becoming the world’s third-largest corporate Bitcoin holder. The purchase valued at $170.7 million boosted its Bitcoin holdings to $2.6 billion, with shares rising 3.5% following the announcement.
- Inside Trump’s $1.4 billion crypto empire: altcoins, Bitcoin—and a stake in Michael Saylor’s Strategy
President Donald Trump has significant crypto assets through entities like World Liberty Financial and Stablecoin Holdco, generating over $1.4 billion in digital assets and related income. His investments include Bitcoin, Ethereum, altcoins, and a stake in Michael Saylor’s Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), with recent sales of World Liberty Financial shares to Aryam Investment 1.
- Preferred Stock Is Becoming Bitcoin Treasury Firms’ Financing Tool of Choice: Report
Preferred shares backed by Bitcoin holdings are emerging as a key financing tool for Bitcoin treasury firms, with a current market value of $13 billion. A report from BitcoinTreasuries.net and Apyx projects this market could grow to 3-5% of the global preferred market by 2030, driven by demand from institutional investors seeking high yields amid Bitcoin's volatility.
- Morning Minute: A Change of Strategy
Michael Saylor's Strategy is implementing significant changes in how it manages Bitcoin. The market has responded positively to these changes.
- Strategy may sell up to $1.25 billion in Bitcoin to calm investor jitters
Strategy may sell up to $1.25 billion in Bitcoin to strengthen cash reserves, cover investor payouts, and fund stock buybacks. The company, led by executive chairman Michael Saylor, previously advocated holding Bitcoin but now faces stock and preferred share declines, prompting a strategic shift. Bitcoin and Strategy shares rose slightly after the announcement.
- Michael Saylor signals another bitcoin buy as Strategy sits about $13 billion underwater
Michael Saylor signals another bitcoin purchase, marking Strategy's fourth consecutive week of buying. The company previously bought 520 BTC on June 22, its smallest recent purchase, while sitting about $13 billion underwater.
- Michael Saylor teases more bitcoin buying even as Strategy stock continues to fall
Michael Saylor has hinted at increased Bitcoin purchases as the stock of Strategy continues to decline.
- Ripple CEO says Michael Saylor has hurt crypto market as Strategy’s STRC trades 25% below par
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticized Michael Saylor for harming the crypto market, noting that Strategy's STRC token trades 25% below its value. Garlinghouse emphasized that utility, not financial engineering, determines long-term digital asset value.
- Bitcoin down 20% since May as Strategy fallout spooks investors
Bitcoin has dropped 20% since May, with Ethereum and the broader crypto market also declining. The downturn is linked to waning confidence in Strategy, a Bitcoin-holding company, as its stock and STRC token lose value, raising fears of forced Bitcoin sales. Federal Reserve comments on inflation and potential interest rate hikes further spook investors.
- Michael Saylor Responds to Scrutiny as Strategy Shares and STRC Hit 52-Week Lows
Michael Saylor addressed the decline in Strategy's stock and preferred shares, which hit 52-week lows amid Bitcoin's price drop and the company's $14 billion paper losses. Strategy's capital structure faces strain as preferred shares trade below par, hindering Bitcoin purchases, while dividend obligations for preferred instruments have surged fourfold in six months.
- Strategy Stock (MSTR) Nearly Craters Another 10% as Securities Lawsuit Lands
Strategy Inc. (MSTR) stock fell over 9% as a securities lawsuit and Bitcoin's price drop intensified financial pressures. Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential securities fraud, and the company faces challenges from underwater Bitcoin holdings and declining preferred stock value.