Strategy Buys 811 Bitcoin for $65.5M, Expanding Treasury to $4.9B
The Bitcoin treasury firm added 811 BTC to its holdings while repurchasing $208.2M in preferred stock.
The Bitcoin treasury firm added 811 BTC to its holdings while repurchasing $208.2M in preferred stock. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at ₹73,52,064 ($77,323.00), down 0.5% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief synthesising 2 outlets (Bitcoin.com, Decrypt), with their figures cross-checked, plus live market data, as of Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:30:01 UTC.
This significant BTC acquisition demonstrates ongoing institutional interest in Bitcoin as a treasury asset, even amid recent market volatility. The move also highlights the firm's strategic focus on balancing BTC accumulation with shareholder returns through stock repurchases.
- Strategy acquired 811 BTC for $65.5M, increasing its total holdings to 849,327 BTC.
- The firm spent $208.2M on stock repurchases, reducing its USD cash balance.
- Bitcoin's price remains near $77,700 despite the market showing signs of caution.
Both Bitcoin.com and Decrypt report that Strategy acquired 811 bitcoins for $65.5 million and repurchased $208.2 million in STRC preferred stock. However, they differ slightly on the resulting USD cash balance, with Bitcoin.com reporting $132.7 million and DeFiLlama verifying a circulating supply of $128.82 million. The outlets agree on the total BTC holdings reaching 849,327 but do not provide the previous balance for comparison.
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- Strategy Buys 811 Bitcoin for $65.5M, Expanding Treasury to $4.9B — this brief
Strategy, a major 
Bitcoin treasury firm, has purchased an additional 811 bitcoins for approximately $65.5 million. This acquisition brings the company's total BTC holdings to 849,327, reinforcing its position as one of the largest institutional holders of the cryptocurrency.
In a parallel move, Strategy repurchased $208.2 million worth of its STRC preferred stock. This action reduced the firm's USD cash balance to $132.7 million, according to Decrypt, while DeFiLlama reports a circulating supply of $128.82 million.
The acquisition comes at a time when the broader crypto market is experiencing relative stability, with the total market cap hovering around $2.68 trillion. Despite Bitcoin's slight 24-hour decline of 0.32%, the cryptocurrency remains a significant store of value for institutional investors.
The Fear & Greed Index currently stands at 37, indicating a 'Fear' sentiment in the market. This suggests that while some investors remain cautious, firms like Strategy continue to view Bitcoin as a strategic asset for long-term growth.
Looking ahead, it will be important to monitor how Strategy's continued BTC accumulation and stock repurchases impact its financial position and the broader market sentiment. The firm's actions could serve as a barometer for institutional confidence in Bitcoin amid ongoing market fluctuations.
Since this brief published about 2 hours ago, Bitcoin (BTC) has moved from ₹73,92,473.74$77,748.00 to ₹73,52,063.68$77,323.00 — -0.55%.
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At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 BTC ≈ ₹8.06M (about $77,323.00), down 0.9% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 9.6% 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 811 Bitcoin for $65.5M, Expanding Treasury to — questions & answers
How much Bitcoin did Strategy buy?
Strategy acquired 811 bitcoins for $65.5 million.
What was the total value of the stock repurchase?
Strategy repurchased $208.2 million in STRC preferred stock.
What is Strategy's current Bitcoin holding?
Strategy's total Bitcoin holdings are now 849,327 BTC.
How much is 1 Bitcoin worth in rupee today?
About ₹8.06M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $77,323.00. 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 down 0.55% since this brief first published — trading at ₹73,52,064 ($77,323.00) now versus ₹73,92,474 ($77,748.00) 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 Bitcoin.com, Decrypt, 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.