News · Crypto · Cointelegraph · Mon, Oct 19, 2026 1:00 PM
Strategy's $22M Bitcoin Purchase and $193M STRC Buyback Boosts Holdings
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Strategy acquired 267 BTC for $22M and repurchased 1.94M STRC shares, raising its preferred stock buyback to $3B.
Strategy increased its Bitcoin position by purchasing 267 BTC, worth roughly $22 million, bringing its total crypto holdings higher.
STRC Share Repurchase
The company also executed a buyback of 1.94 million STRC shares, totaling about $193 million, and expanded its preferred stock repurchase program to a $3 billion target.
These moves reflect Strategy’s continued confidence in its equity and crypto strategies, potentially influencing investor sentiment in both markets.
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Market impact
Strategy’s $22 million Bitcoin acquisition may reinforce bullish sentiment in the crypto market, while the $193 million STRC share buyback could influence the company’s equity valuation. Investors may watch the company’s cash flow and buyback pace to gauge potential effects on its stock performance and market perception. The expansion of the preferred stock buyback program to $3 billion may also signal a strategic shift in capital allocation.
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