Strategy, armed with $1.76 billion...Bitcoin accumulation race continues this week

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Strategy has secured massive firepower for further Bitcoin (BTC) accumulation, completing a $1.76 billion fundraising.

According to a NewsBTC report, on April 20 (local time), Strategy, led by Chairman Michael Saylor, signaled a Bitcoin purchase. Chairman Saylor posted a chart of past acquisition paths on his X (formerly Twitter) account along with the message "Think bigger," hinting at a large-scale additional purchase. Strategy has a precedent of announcing large-scale asset purchases immediately after posting such charts in the past. The market anticipates an official announcement early this week.

Strategy has already completed fundraising totaling $1.76 billion. The fundraising was conducted through the issuance of the company's financial instrument, STRC. Given the scale of the funds raised, this acquisition is likely to be the largest ever. On April 13, it invested $1 billion to purchase Bitcoin. In the preceding week, it also secured an additional $330 million, continuing its aggressive moves. The timing of this fundraising and Chairman Saylor's remarks align precisely with the large-scale accumulation plan.

Currently, Strategy holds a total of 78,897 BTC. The average purchase price for its entire assets is around $75,577. Based on current market prices, the total value of its holdings is approximately $58 billion. Once this additional purchase is completed, Strategy's Bitcoin holdings will increase to an even more overwhelming level. As a listed company, it is further solidifying its strategy of making Bitcoin a core part of its corporate finance. Strategy's actions are becoming an important milestone for institutional investors entering the market.

Despite Chairman Saylor's announcement, Bitcoin's price remained stable around $75,500 without significant fluctuations. This is because geopolitical risks in the Middle East are suppressing investor sentiment. US President Donald Trump criticized Iran's ceasefire violation, increasing market uncertainty. However, technically, positive signals were detected. Bitcoin's dominance broke through a descending trendline on the 3-day chart, piercing the resistance level. Analysis suggests that a Bitcoin-centric capital flow phenomenon could intensify.

Amid the institutional accumulation race, Bitcoin's market dominance is expected to strengthen further. Strategy's massive capital injection absorbs market liquidity, solidifying the downside support. Analysts believe that if the dominance breakout is confirmed, altcoin funds will move into Bitcoin. Chairman Saylor's strategy has elevated Bitcoin beyond a mere investment tool to a survival asset for corporations. As April draws to a close, the eyes of investors worldwide are focused on the scale of purchases Strategy will unleash.

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