Strategy Sells $216M in Bitcoin, Faces $11.4B Unrealized Loss
What happened: Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) sold 3,588 BTC for $216 million between June 29 and July 5, 2026, in its largest-ever bitcoin liquidation.
What happened: Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) sold 3,588 BTC for $216 million between June 29 and July 5, 2026, in its largest-ever bitcoin liquidation. The average sale price was $60,773 per BTC, well below its average cost basis of $74,476. The company’s remaining 843,775 BTC holdings represent over 4% of bitcoin’s total supply. Q2 results show an $8.32 billion digital-asset loss, with $11.4 billion in unrealized losses on its bitcoin position.
Why it matters: This marks a strategic shift for Michael Saylor’s firm, which previously championed a strict "never sell" approach. The proceeds are earmarked for preferred stock distributions and USD reserve replenishment. Saylor now emphasizes institutional capital and financial infrastructure over protocol cycles, reflecting a more pragmatic stance amid persistent market volatility.
Source: The Block