- Michael Saylor announced that Strategy purchased an additional 535 BTC on May 10.
- Strategy has achieved a BTC yield of 9.4% YTD 2026 following the latest purchase.
- Peter Schiff is accusing Saylor and Strategy of violating the SEC’s antifraud rules.
Strategy’s Chairman, Michael Saylor, has announced an additional Bitcoin acquisition by the leading digital asset company. In his latest post on X, Saylor noted that Strategy increased its Bitcoin holdings to 818,869 BTC following a May 10 purchase of 535 BTC.
Strategy Achieves 9.4% BTC Yield
According to Saylor, the latest acquisition cost Strategy approximately $43 million after buying each token for $83,340. With the latest purchase, Strategy has achieved a BTC yield of 9.4% YTD 2026, and the average price of its BTC holding is $75,540 per Bitcoin.
Strategy’s continued Bitcoin accumulation amid current market conditions is a boost for the cryptocurrency’s proponents. Many of them believe the asset manager’s activities have gone beyond just conviction about the cryptocurrency’s potential and are now about building an empire.
Critic Slams Saylor Over Recent Comment
Despite the massive support that Strategy enjoys among crypto users, some analysts have criticized Saylor and his team for their approach to the market. Peter Schiff, arguably Strategy’s loudest critic, criticized Saylor over his recent comment about STRC, a high-yield, income-focused financial instrument that Strategy launched in July 2025.
According to Schiff, Saylor admitted that STRC is being bought by retirees whose primary objectives are low-risk wealth preservation and income, including those who do not want to lose their income. He noted that such a statement by Saylor will help retirees who lose money win lawsuits against Strategy.
Furthermore, Schiff said the SEC should not let the Strategy Founder get away with such comments. According to him, it violates the SEC’s antifraud and marketing rules.
Strategy’s BTC Accumulation Aligns With Bitcoin’s Rebound
In the meantime, it is worth noting that Strategy stepped up its Bitcoin acquisition in 2026. The firm has purchased over 107,000 BTC between February and May 2026, with a major purchase of 34,164 BTC reported around April 20, 2026.
Strategy’s Bitcoin accumulation pattern coincides with Bitcoin’s rebound after an early 2026 decline. TradingView’s data reveal that the cryptocurrency has rallied about 38% from its February low, returning above the $80,000 crucial level, and trading for $81,155 at the time of writing.
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