TLDR
- Strategy holds 712,647 BTC at an average cost of $76,037 per coin.
- Bitcoin briefly dropped to $74,544 on Binance on February 1, 2026.
- Strategy’s losses briefly reached nearly $1 billion during the price dip.
- Bitcoin is now trading below its ETF Realized Price and 200-week average.
Bitcoin’s brief drop below the $75,000 mark on February 1 sent shockwaves through the crypto community, leading to staggering paper losses for Strategy, the company formerly known as MicroStrategy. During early trading hours in Asia, the price dipped to $74,544 on Binance before staging a slight recovery.
At its nadir, Strategy’s substantial Bitcoin position showed a paper loss nearing $1 billion. As reported by BeInCrypto Markets, when Bitcoin was trading at $75,826, Strategy’s unrealized losses were subsequently reduced to approximately $150 million.
Under the helm of Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, Strategy has maintained its bullish stance, vigorously accumulating Bitcoin. The firm currently holds 712,647 BTC with an average acquisition price of $76,037 per coin.
Corporate Bitcoin Treasuries Face Widespread Losses
Yet, Strategy is not alone in this turbulent market phase. Multiple corporate Bitcoin holders find themselves grappling with losses from the recent downward trend. Data from BitcoinTreasuries highlights that Metaplanet’s holdings have plummeted over 30%, while Strive and GD Culture Group face declines of 28.97% and 35.59%, respectively.
Despite these setbacks, Strategy remains undeterred in its Bitcoin pursuit, hinting at a potential fifth purchase within the week. Notably, on January 20, the company executed its largest acquisition to date, securing 22,305 BTC.
To finance its Bitcoin endeavors, Strategy opted to raise the dividend on its Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC) to 11.25%, effective February. So far, the proceeds from STRC sales have facilitated the acquisition of over 27,000 BTC.
Bitcoin Trading Below Key Price Levels
Currently, Bitcoin trades beneath the ETF Realized Price, signifying that many spot ETF investors are holding assets at a loss. Analysts from CryptoQuant warn that if prices stay low for an extended duration, it could test investor patience.
Technical analysis adds to the apprehension, with researcher PlanB indicating that Bitcoin’s 200-week moving average hovers around $58,000, while the overall realized price for Bitcoin has dipped to roughly $55,000.
This is not an unusual scenario; Bitcoin has retraced to similar levels during past market cycles. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has also fallen below 50, reflecting waning momentum.
Analysts Caution About Further Downtrend
As sentiment continues to weaken, some market analysts predict that Bitcoin could further decline towards the $58,000–$55,000 range if the current market conditions persist.
PlanB noted a cautious outlook stating, “However, bear might be shallow,” suggesting that while there may be a downturn, the extent may be limited. Still, the risk remains that a deeper fall could amplify the paper losses of significant Bitcoin-holding firms.
When on this journey will investors want to start jumping from the Sayl_boat? $BTC
MS will do just great, but what about his investors? pic.twitter.com/eJDt9XVy18— Peter Brandt (@PeterLBrandt) February 2, 2026
In the weeks to come, vigilance will be key for both corporate holders and institutional investors as they navigate whether to keep accumulating Bitcoin or hold off amid these turbulent market conditions.
