Strategy Makes $1.3 Billion BTC Purchase as Bitcoin Bulls Eye New All-Time Highs

The corporate race to accumulate Bitcoin is entering a new phase as high-profile firms double down on their BTC strategies. From Michael Saylor’s Strategy making yet another billion-dollar bet to the launch of Nakamoto, a Bitcoin-native public company, the momentum behind institutional BTC adoption is building rapidly.Trade Crypto on KrakenStrategy’s $1.34 billion Bitcoin buy pushes holdings to new heightsMichael Saylor’s Bitcoin acquisition juggernaut shows no signs of slowing down. Strategy disclosed that it had acquired 13,390 BTC for $1.34 billion between May 5 and May 11, as Bitcoin reclaimed the psychologically significant $100,000 level on May 8.This latest haul raised Strategy’s total BTC holdings by 2.4%, bringing the firm’s total stash to a staggering 568,840 BTC, purchased for approximately $39.4 billion. The average price per coin across Strategy’s entire holdings now stands at $69,287, while the latest batch was acquired at an average of $99,856 per BTC, reflecting the growing urgency to accumulate in a rising market.Strategy has acquired 13,390 BTC for ~$1.34 billion at ~$99,856 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 15.5% YTD 2025. As of 5/11/2025, we hodl 568,840 $BTC acquired for ~$39.41 billion at ~$69,287 per bitcoin. $MSTR $STRK $STRF https://t.co/oSXRMwiTkU— Michael Saylor (@saylor) May 12, 2025Co-founder Michael Saylor confirmed on May 12 via X that this acquisition allowed Strategy to meet its previously announced 2025 Bitcoin yield target. Yield, in this context, refers to the percentage change in the ratio of BTC holdings to diluted shares — a key metric for the firm. Following the latest purchase, Strategy’s Bitcoin yield has now reached 15.5%, underscoring the company’s aggressive and pioneering treasury strategy.Nakamoto: A new Bitcoin treasury giant emergesAs Strategy strengthens its position, a new player has entered the arena. Nakamoto, a Bitcoin-native holding company founded by Bitcoin Magazine CEO David Bailey has announced a merger with healthcare firm KindlyMD, creating a unique public vehicle dedicated to Bitcoin accumulation and treasury strategy.hello worldhttps://t.co/UQNX71ra8r— Nakamoto (@Nakamoto_HQ) May 12, 2025The newly combined company, led by Bailey as CEO, aims to grow Bitcoin holdings per share, mirroring Strategy’s yield-centric model. To kickstart this effort, Nakamoto secured a $510 million PIPE (private investment in public equity) and $200 million in convertible notes — the largest capital raise to date for a Bitcoin treasury strategy and the biggest PIPE in any public crypto transaction so far.“The securitization of bitcoin will redraw the world's economic map,” Bailey declared, signaling a future where every public and private balance sheet could hold Bitcoin. According to Bailey, Nakamoto aspires to be the first publicly traded Bitcoin conglomerate, leveraging its ties with BTC Inc. (the parent company of Bitcoin Magazine) for media reach and strategic advisory.The transaction is pending shareholder approval and customary closing conditions. Once finalized, the combined firm will continue to operate KindlyMD’s healthcare business while spearheading a broader BTC-focused financial vision. The Nasdaq-listed ticker “KDLY” will remain until the merger is complete, after which a rebranding and new ticker will be unveiled.The launch of Nakamoto marks another milestone in the growing list of corporations adopting Bitcoin treasury models. With over 70 companies now on board, recent entrants like Cantor Fitzgerald, SoftBank, Bitfinex, and Tether are investing in a $3.6 billion Bitcoin venture named Twenty One, joining firms like Semler Scientific, KULR, and Metaplanet — all of whom have taken cues from Strategy’s pioneering playbook.Why Bitcoin hasn’t hit $150K (yet) — Saylor’s view and CoinCodex forecastDespite crossing the six-figure threshold, Bitcoin has yet to break past the much-anticipated $150,000 mark. According to Michael Saylor, the delay is due to a market rotation rather than a lack of demand. Speaking on the Coin Stories podcast on May 9, Saylor noted that BTC is transitioning out of the hands of non-economically interested parties, such as governments, lawyers, and bankruptcy trustees, and into a new base of committed investors.These parties, Saylor said, lack a long-term investment mindset and have opted to liquidate their holdings during the current rally. “They thought this is a good exit point to get liquidity,” he remarked. In contrast, institutional-grade buyers entering through ETFs and Bitcoin treasury companies are poised to be the foundation of the next leg upward.Looking ahead, the CoinCodex algorithmic Bitcoin price prediction expects BTC to continue its ascent, forecasting a target of $178,000 in 2025. With corporate adoption accelerating and traditional finance warming to digital assets, the forecast appears increasingly feasible, especially as companies like Strategy and Nakamoto set new standards for what a Bitcoin treasury strategy can look like.Kraken: Best crypto exchange for security & reliabilityBuy, sell, and trade 400+ cryptocurrencies with industry-leading securitySpot, Futures & Margin trading – leverage up to 5x for advanced tradersEarn rewards with staking on top cryptocurrencies24/7 customer support and high liquidity for fast tradesRegulated in the US with strong compliance and security measures13+ million users worldwideGet Started on Kraken