MicroStrategy, a trailblazer in the corporate crypto adoption race, has ceased its Bitcoin buying spree. After purchasing a total of 471,107 BTC valued at around $30 billion since August 2020, MicroStrategy’s Executive Chair, Michael Saylor, stated that the company has ended its practice of selling its common stock to purchase more Bitcoin.
Saylor revealed that the firm held these Bitcoin reserves as of Feb. 2 and confirmed that no company stock shares were sold between Jan. 27 and Feb. 2. This break in pattern came barely a week after the tech company announced it had acquired over 10,000 BTC valued at approximately $1 billion.
The pause on Bitcoin purchase puts an end to MicroStrategy’s constant announcement of Bitcoin acquisitions, a trend that persisted for 12 weeks. The firm started its crypto journey with an initial 21,454 BTC purchase worth $250 million in August 2020, and has since increased its holdings to become one of the prominent Bitcoin holders in 2025.
Notably, Bitcoin’s price dipped below $100,000 amidst market reaction to President Donald Trump’s declaration of tariffs on China, Mexico, and Canada, potentially extending to the European Union. Despite the temporary downturn, Bitcoin’s value has rallied back to just over $98,000, following Mexico’s recent negotiation to delay the tariffs by a month.
MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin strategy hasn’t gone unnoticed, with several companies such as Semler Scientific and Rumble making significant Bitcoin purchases as a safeguard against inflation. This trend isn’t limited to corporates, with Presidents Trump and the Czech National Bank contemplating the establishment of national Bitcoin reserves.