Strategy Buys $22M in Bitcoin, Repurchases $193M in STRC Shares
Strategy has added 267 BTC to its holdings while repurchasing $193M in shares and increasing its stock buyback program to $3B.
Strategy has added 267 BTC to its holdings while repurchasing $193M in shares and increasing its stock buyback program to $3B. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at ₹78,19,060 ($82,146.00), up 0.4% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief synthesising 3 outlets (Cointelegraph, Decrypt, Crypto Economy), with their figures cross-checked, plus live market data, as of Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:15:01 UTC.
This development highlights the company's continued commitment to Bitcoin accumulation and shareholder returns through aggressive buybacks, reflecting its strong financial position and strategic focus on digital asset investment.
- Strategy added 267 BTC to its treasury, now holding 848,517 BTC.
- The company repurchased $193M in shares and increased its stock buyback program to $3B.
- The average purchase price for BTC was $75,446.
Cointelegraph and Decrypt both report that Strategy has added 267 BTC to its holdings and repurchased $193M in shares, while increasing its preferred stock buyback program to $3B. They also agree on the $22M value of the Bitcoin purchase. However, Decrypt provides additional detail on the company's total BTC holdings (848,517 BTC) and the average purchase price ($75,446), which Cointelegraph does not mention.
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- Strategy Buys $22M in Bitcoin, Repurchases $193M in STRC Shares — this brief
Strategy has made a significant 
Bitcoin purchase, adding 267 BTC to its treasury, according to reports from Cointelegraph and Decrypt. This purchase, valued at $22M, was made at an average price of $75,446 per BTC.
In addition to the Bitcoin acquisition, the company has repurchased $193M worth of its own shares. This move is part of an expanded preferred stock buyback program, which has now been increased to a total of $3B.
The company's total Bitcoin holdings now stand at 848,517 BTC, as reported by Decrypt. This significant accumulation of Bitcoin underscores the company's strategic focus on digital assets as a core part of its treasury strategy.
The broader crypto market remains relatively stable, with a total market cap of $2.8T. Bitcoin itself is trading at $81,855, showing a 24-hour increase of 0.72% and a slight 7-day decline of 0.70%. The current Fear & Greed index stands at 59, indicating a 'Greed' sentiment in the market.
This development is significant as it reflects the company's ongoing commitment to both Bitcoin investment and shareholder returns. The increased buyback program and continued Bitcoin accumulation suggest a strong financial position and a strategic focus on long-term value creation.
Since this brief published about 3 hours ago, Bitcoin (BTC) has moved from ₹77,91,361.22$81,855.00 to ₹78,19,060.03$82,146.00 — +0.36%.
The chart plots BTC's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 BTC ≈ ₹8.50M (about $82,146.00), up 1.3% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 8.7% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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Strategy Buys $22M in Bitcoin, Repurchases $193M in STRC Sha — questions & answers
How much Bitcoin did Strategy buy?
Strategy purchased 267 BTC at an average price of $75,446.
What is the total value of the share repurchase?
The company repurchased $193M in shares.
What is the new size of the stock buyback program?
The stock buyback program has been increased to $3B.
How much is 1 Bitcoin worth in rupee today?
About ₹8.50M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $82,146.00. The rupee price moves with both BTC's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Bitcoin in rupee page for any amount.
Has Bitcoin's price moved since this brief was published?
BTC is up 0.36% since this brief first published — trading at ₹78,19,060 ($82,146.00) now versus ₹77,91,361 ($81,855.00) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Cointelegraph, Decrypt, Crypto Economy, with the key figures cross-checked for agreement across them. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.