TL;DR
- Strategy slowed its Bitcoin purchases after the price surged to $97,000, adding 1,895 BTC for $180.3 million between April 28 and May 4.
- Semler Scientific increased its BTC investment by 50% compared to the previous week, buying 167 BTC for $16.2 million at an average price of $97,093.
- Despite the adjustment, Strategy holds 555,450 BTC with an accumulated gain of $5.8 billion and doubled its capital plan to $42 billion in equity and debt.
Michael Saylor Became a Leading Figure Again in the Crypto Market His firm, Strategy, slowed down Bitcoin purchases during the past week, just as BTC’s price briefly surpassed $97,000.
Between April 28 and May 4, the company acquired 1,895 BTC for $180.3 million, at an average price of $95,167 per unit. This operation is one of the smallest purchases of 2025 for the company, only comparable to the 130 BTC acquired in March.
The Largest Bitcoin Holder
The transaction contrasts with the previous purchase of 15,355 BTC made at the end of April, indicating an adjustment in the accumulation pace as the price approaches historic levels. Beyond the strategy shift, Strategy maintains a dominant position, holding 555,450 BTC as of May 4. Its average acquisition cost stands at $68,550, placing its accumulated gains around $5.8 billion as of May 1.
At the same time, Semler Scientific took the opposite approach. The medical technology firm increased its purchases amid the price surge. Between April 30 and May 2, it bought 167 BTC for $16.2 million, at an average price of $97,093 per unit. This acquisition marks a 50% increase compared to the 111 BTC it added on April 25.
Strategy Will Adjust Its Strategy to Keep Buying Bitcoin
As of May 2, Semler held 3,634 BTC, with a total cost of $322.3 million and an average price of $88,668. Although its holding volume is much smaller than Strategy’s, its buying pace reflects greater aggressiveness in the bullish market.
In its first-quarter report, Strategy posted a 13.7% return tied to the relationship between its BTC holdings and projected diluted shares. This figure is close to the company’s annual target of 15%. Additionally, Saylor confirmed they doubled their capital plan, allocating $42 billion in both equity and debt to continue increasing their Bitcoin exposure
