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Strategy Purchases 22,337 Bitcoin for $1.57 Billion

Strategy Purchases 22,337 Bitcoin for $1.57 Billion

According to an SEC filing, Strategy bought 22,337 Bitcoin for about $1.57 billion between March 9 and March 15, funded mainly by proceeds from a $1.2 billion STRC preferred stock sale.

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Fact Check
The claim is fully supported by a primary news report from CoinDesk, which cites a Monday filing (March 16, 2026). All figures, including the purchase amount (22,337 BTC), the cost ($1.57 billion), the funding source (STRC preferred stock), and the new total holdings (761,068 BTC), match the source exactly.
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Summary

According to an SEC filing, Strategy acquired 22,337 BTC for about $1.57 billion between March 9 and March 15. The filing says the purchase was funded primarily with proceeds from a $1.2 billion STRC preferred stock sale. The update reinforces the reported size and timing of Strategy’s latest Bitcoin purchase while adding the main disclosed funding source.

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