Michael Saylor Teases Massive Bitcoin Purchase After Strategy's (MSTR) $1B Acquisition

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Michael Saylor’s cryptic “Think Even ₿igger” post on X suggests an upcoming Bitcoin acquisition potentially surpassing last week’s $1 billion purchase
The company acquired 13,927 BTC for approximately $1 billion during the April 6–12 period, paying an average of $71,902 per Bitcoin
Market observers predict the forthcoming purchase may reach $3 billion or more, potentially adding over 40,000 BTC to Strategy’s holdings
The firm has introduced a proposal for twice-monthly STRC dividend distributions, with shareholder balloting beginning April 28
MSTR shares rallied 11.8% Friday, reaching $166.52, despite trading 47% below year-ago levels

Strategy’s chief executive Michael Saylor has sparked fresh speculation in cryptocurrency markets with his characteristic flair. His recent social media message — “Think Even ₿igger” — has investors anticipating what may become the firm’s most substantial Bitcoin acquisition in its history.

Think Even ₿igger. pic.twitter.com/0Y8LgpPoFM
— Michael Saylor (@saylor) April 19, 2026

This cryptic message arrived mere days following Strategy’s announcement that it secured 13,927 Bitcoin valued at roughly $1 billion during the week spanning April 6 through 12, with an average acquisition cost of $71,902 per digital coin.

This represents a familiar strategy from Saylor. His signature “Orange Dots” visualization — documenting Strategy’s complete Bitcoin purchasing history — has reliably preceded major buying announcements, traditionally released on Mondays.

Strategy Inc, MSTR

This predictable sequence materialized again last week. The pattern similarly emerged the preceding week when Strategy acquired $330 million in BTC.

Market analyst Mike Flaum suggested via X that the forthcoming transaction might involve more than 40,000 BTC. Based on prevailing market rates, such a purchase would represent an investment exceeding $3 billion.

Strategy’s STRC preferred equity ATM monitoring system indicates approximately $1.76 billion in deployable capital, funds the corporation regularly allocates toward Bitcoin acquisitions.

Currently, Strategy maintains 780,897 BTC within its corporate reserves, representing approximately $58.2 billion in value. This position establishes the company as the preeminent institutional Bitcoin holder among all publicly listed corporations.

Twice-Monthly Dividend Distribution Under Consideration

Beyond acquisition speculation, Strategy unveiled another significant development this week. Management has proposed restructuring the STRC dividend payment framework from monthly distributions to bi-monthly installments — scheduled for the 15th and final day of each month — creating 24 annual payments maintaining the existing 11.5% yield.

Chief Executive Phong Le articulated the rationale clearly during a shareholder video briefing: investor interest was declining following dividend qualification deadlines, suppressing trading volume and hampering new share issuance.

“It should stabilize the price, dampen cyclicality, drive further liquidity and grow demand,” Le said.

Management evaluated weekly and daily dividend frameworks before selecting the semi-monthly approach. NASDAQ regulations mandate a minimum ten-business-day interval between record dates and payment dates, establishing operational constraints.

A preliminary proxy statement was submitted to the SEC on Friday. The final documentation is anticipated April 28, when shareholder voting commences. The voting period concludes June 8 during the annual shareholder assembly, with the revised schedule potentially launching mid-July pending approval.

MSTR Share Performance and Portfolio Valuation

MSTR shares advanced 11.8% during Friday’s session, settling at $166.52. Notwithstanding this single-session gain, the equity remains more than 47% below its value from twelve months prior.

Unrealized Position Analysis

Strategy disclosed $14.46 billion in unrealized depreciation on its digital asset portfolio in its first-quarter financial disclosure released earlier this month.

Bitcoin is presently valued near $74,877, while the corporation’s weighted average acquisition cost across its entire holdings stands at $75,577 — indicating the treasury position carries a modest paper loss at current valuations.

As of Sunday, BTC continues trading within a consolidation range notwithstanding fresh accumulation signals emanating from Saylor.