MicroStrategy buys Bitcoin again and accumulates 538 thousand BTC; MSTR shares soar 13% in the week

• MicroStrategy accumulates 538 thousand BTC with new purchase;
• MSTR shares rise 13%, outperforming tech companies;
• Cryptocurrency market hits $2,75 trillion in April;

Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, has been ramping up its Bitcoin acquisition strategy throughout April 2025. As of April 20, the company has acquired 6.556 BTC for $555,8 million, at an average price of $84.785 per unit.

With this new move, the company now holds a total of 538.200 BTC, accumulated at a cost of approximately $36,47 billion. This represents an average price of $67.766 per Bitcoin, reflecting a yield of 12,1% this year.

After a brief pause, the company resumed purchases on April 14. At the time, it acquired 3.459 BTC for US$285,8 million, paying around US$82.618 per unit. The move reinforces the company's confidence in the appreciation of Bitcoin as a long-term strategic asset.

Meanwhile, MicroStrategy (MSTR) shares have seen a strong gain. This week alone, the stock has risen 13% to $317. At the time of publication, the price of Bitcoin was trading at $87.257,60, up 3% in the last 24 hours.

According to Michael Saylor, more than 13 institutions and 814 retail investors own MSTR shares. In addition, about 55 million individuals have indirect exposure to the company through ETFs, pension funds, insurance portfolios, and mutual funds.