MicroStrategy Purchases 3,273 Bitcoin for ~$255 Million; Polymarket Odds Show 10% Chance of Sale This YearMicroStrategy purchased an additional 3,273 Bitcoin for approximately $255 million, according to a Polymarket announcement on April 27, 2026. The acquisition marks the latest expansion of MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings, which have become a cornerstone of the company's treasury strategy.
Polymarket, a cryptocurrency prediction market, has priced the odds of MicroStrategy selling any Bitcoin in 2026 at 10%, indicating strong market confidence in the company's continued hodling stance. MicroStrategy has been one of the largest corporate Bitcoin accumulators since 2020, using the digital asset as a primary vehicle for treasury management.
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MicroStrategy purchased an additional 3,273 Bitcoin for approximately $255 million, according to a Polymarket announcement on April 27, 2026. The acquisition marks the latest expansion of MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings, which have become a cornerstone of the company's treasury strategy.
Polymarket, a cryptocurrency prediction market, has priced the odds of MicroStrategy selling any Bitcoin in 2026 at 10%, indicating strong market confidence in the company's continued hodling stance. MicroStrategy has been one of the largest corporate Bitcoin accumulators since 2020, using the digital asset as a primary vehicle for treasury management.
Sources: Polymarket | Polymarket
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