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Strategy Sells 1,690 BTC for $108.6 Million
Strategy sold 1,690 BTC worth approximately $108.6 million between August 3 and 9, redirecting proceeds to buy back preferred shares. The company now holds 840,447 BTC, indicating active use of Bitcoin both as a long-term reserve and a liquidity source.
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BTCOn August 10, Strategy officially disclosed to the SEC that it sold 1,690 BTC at an average price of $64,262 per BTC, totaling around $108.6 million. This transaction was confirmed through Form 8-K filings. Following the sale, the company retains 840,447 BTC, acquired at an average price of $75,385 per BTC, with an estimated total value of approximately $63.36 billion.
This event marks a shift from Strategy's previous approach, which primarily involved accumulating Bitcoin. The recent sale appears aimed at servicing corporate obligations and managing capital more actively.
Market response was moderate; the sale itself did not significantly impact Bitcoin liquidity, but its disclosure coincided with a price movement from above $65,000 to around $64,000. Investors will be watching to see if Strategy continues with similar sales or if this was an isolated event.
The sale indicates active liquidity management by Strategy, with potential implications for Bitcoin's market dynamics and corporate treasury strategies.