Bitcoin’s biggest buyer is now outpacing every miner on the planet combined
Strategy, a software company led by Michael Saylor, has become the largest buyer of Bitcoin, acquiring nearly three times the amount produced by global miners in 2026. As of May 18, 2026, the company holds 843,738 BTC, valued at approximately $63.9 billion. This aggressive buying strategy raises concerns about market concentration and the sustainability of its funding methods.
- ▪Strategy has purchased 171,238 BTC in the first four and a half months of 2026.
- ▪Global miners produced roughly 62,000 BTC during the same period.
- ▪The company finances its Bitcoin purchases through stock sales and capital market maneuvers.
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