Crypto News Today: Strategy Boosts BTC Holdings Amid Market Pullback

Key TakeawaysStrategy increases Bitcoin holdings, adding 130 BTC worth $11.7M in late NovemberThe company projects $7B–$9.5B operating revenue and $5.5B–$6.3B net income for FY2025Strategy creates a $1.44B dividend reserve fund, signaling unwavering institutional confidence Strategy Expands Its Bitcoin Position As Markets CoolMichael Saylor’s Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) made several significant moves as the broader crypto market continued to weaken. The firm acquired 130 BTC between Nov. 17 and Nov. 30 for $11.7 million, underscoring its ongoing commitment to institutional Bitcoin accumulation even as volatility rises.Source: Michael Saylor on XThese actions come during one of Bitcoin’s most turbulent periods of 2025, with the asset sliding toward $84,000 on heavy liquidations and macro uncertainty. Revised Profit Outlook Tied To Bitcoin Price RangesAccording to ChainCatcher, Strategy updated its fiscal year 2025 profit expectations based on projected Bitcoin price ranges.If BTC ends 2025 between $85,000 and $110,000, the company expects:Operating revenue: $7B–$9.5BNet income: $5.5B–$6.3BDiluted EPS: $17–$19These figures highlight Strategy’s growing sensitivity to Bitcoin price performance, reflecting the company’s transformation into the world’s largest crypto treasury enterprise. Dividend Reserve Fund Reinforces Institutional PositioningReports show that Strategy has established a $1.44 billion dividend reserve fund.Source: Michael Saylor on XThis newly formed pool signals high institutional confidence and provides a buffer for future shareholder distributions, effectively aligning the company with traditional corporate finance structures while maintaining aggressive digital asset exposure.The fund also strengthens Strategy’s ability to weather periods of market stress, such as Bitcoin’s recent downturn. Bitcoin Faces Pressure From Leverage, Regulation And Macro TrendsStrategy’s announcements arrive as Bitcoin price action remains weak. BTC slipped to around below $84,000 amid:Rising expectations of a Bank of Japan rate hikeA softening U.S. labor market that complicates liquidity conditions What Comes Next for BTC and Strategy?Broader market trends show a rising concentration of institutional Bitcoin ownership. Companies, governments and ETFs now control 17% of total BTC supply, increasing sensitivity to macro flows and policy expectations. Strategy itself holds 650,000 BTC. Source: StrategyWhile there are speculations that Strategy may begin to sell some of its Bitcoin holdings, such an event is unlikely to take place even as BTC dips and hovers around the $84K level. However, it remains to be seen if founder Michael Saylor and Strategy itself maintain a bullish and optimistic stance on Bitcoin.