Strategy, the company formerly known as MicroStrategy, just spent $1.28 billion to buy 17,994 Bitcoin in a single week. Its co-founder Michael Saylor posted a bold claim: “We can buy more Bitcoin than they can sell.” That statement points to a growing supply squeeze, and it could affect every Bitcoin holder.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Strategy bought 17,994 BTC for $1.28 billion (March 2-8), bringing total holdings to 738,731 Bitcoin.
- Bitcoin held on exchanges has dropped to about 2.7 million coins, the lowest level since 2019.
- A “supply squeeze” means fewer coins are available to buy, which could push prices higher when demand rises.
What Did Strategy Just Buy?
Between March 2 and March 8, Strategy purchased 17,994 Bitcoin at an average price of about $70,946 per coin. That is roughly $1.28 billion in one week.
The company now holds 738,731 BTC in total. That is about 3.5% of all Bitcoin that will ever exist. To put it simply, one company owns more than 1 out of every 28 Bitcoin.
Strategy funded most of the purchase by selling about $900 million of its own stock. The rest came from its “Stretch” preferred shares, a type of investment product that pays holders an 11.5% annual yield.
This was not a one-time event. Strategy has been buying Bitcoin nearly every week in 2026. The previous week’s purchase added 3,015 BTC for $204 million.
What Is a “Supply Squeeze” and Why Should You Care?
Think of Bitcoin like concert tickets for a show with a fixed number of seats. If big buyers keep purchasing tickets and locking them away, fewer tickets remain for everyone else. When demand rises, the limited supply pushes prices up faster.
That is essentially what is happening right now. The amount of Bitcoin sitting on exchanges, where people can easily buy and sell, has dropped to about 2.7 million coins. That is the lowest level since 2019.
Where did all that Bitcoin go? Spot Bitcoin ETFs (exchange-traded funds, which let people invest in Bitcoin through a regular brokerage account) now hold roughly 1.3 million BTC. Corporate treasury programs like Strategy’s hold another 1.1 million BTC. Together, that is about 11% of all Bitcoin pulled out of easy trading.
On March 4, Saylor posted a one-line statement that captured his confidence about this trend:
We can buy more Bitcoin than they can sell.
— Michael Saylor (@saylor) March 4, 2026
Source: @saylor on X
In plain English, Saylor is saying that Strategy’s buying power is larger than the amount of Bitcoin available for sale. If that continues, the combination of ETF demand and corporate buying could tighten supply even further.
Where Does Bitcoin’s Price Stand Right Now?
Bitcoin traded at $70,154 at press time, down about 0.5% over the past 24 hours. Over the past month, the price is up roughly 1.8%.
One notable detail: Strategy paid an average of $70,946 per Bitcoin last week. That is a premium to the current trading price. The company is willing to pay above market price to secure large amounts quickly.
Meanwhile, investor sentiment sits deep in “Extreme Fear” territory. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index reads just 18 out of 100. Most retail investors feel nervous, even as large players like Strategy keep buying aggressively.
What Should You Watch Next?
Strategy has announced a plan called “42/42.” The goal is to raise $84 billion over the next two years specifically to buy more Bitcoin. If they follow through, that could remove a significant chunk of remaining supply from the market.
However, this strategy carries risks. Strategy’s stock price has fallen roughly 55% over the past year. The company is selling its own shares to fund Bitcoin purchases, which dilutes existing shareholders. If Bitcoin’s price drops significantly, the company could face financial pressure.
For regular Bitcoin holders, the key question is simple. Will large buyers like Strategy, ETF providers, and other corporations keep absorbing Bitcoin at the current pace? If they do, the shrinking supply on exchanges could mean sharper price moves as fewer coins change hands.
Strategy typically announces its purchases every Monday. The next update is expected on March 16.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research before making investment decisions.
