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Strategy Buys 3,200 BTC at ~$78K as Bitcoin Tests Key Support

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Michael Saylor's Strategy acquired approximately 3,200 Bitcoin between April 20–26 at an average price near $78,000 per coin, deploying roughly $250 million into the position. The purchase came as Bitcoin slipped below $77,000, with prices hovering in the $76,600–$77,800 range amid pressure from rising oil prices and geopolitical uncertainty. The move marks yet another systematic accumulation by the largest corporate Bitcoin holder at a moment when the market's short-term direction is contested.

Why it matters

Strategy's buy signals institutional confidence at current price levels, which can act as a psychological floor for Bitcoin and indirectly supports the broader crypto market. For investors holding BTC or crypto-exposed equities like MSTR, this reinforces the thesis that large buyers view the $76,000–$78,000 zone as attractive — but it doesn't guarantee a rebound if macro headwinds intensify. Bitcoin's ability to hold its bull market support band here is the key technical test that determines whether this dip is a buying opportunity or the start of a deeper correction.

Watch next

April 30: U.S. GDP first estimate for Q1 2025 — a weak number could add macro pressure on risk assets including crypto. May 7: Next Federal Reserve rate decision — any hawkish signals could weigh on Bitcoin. Watch for Strategy's next 8-K filing disclosing any additional BTC purchases.

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