Strategy CEO Says $1.44 Billion Reserve Safeguards Company from Forced Bitcoin Sales

Highlights:

• Strategy created $1.44 billion reserve quickly to reassure investors during the Bitcoin decline.
• The company’s large Bitcoin holdings and safety buffer reduce risks in volatile crypto markets.
• New reserve shows stronger financial planning, supporting long-term stability for digital assets.

Strategy CEO Phong Le said the $1.44 billion reserve was made to calm investors during the Bitcoin drop. He told CNBC that the company is part of the crypto and Bitcoin space. A few weeks ago, they started raising money and added U.S. dollars to the balance sheet to reduce FUD.

$1.44 Billion Reserve Eases Market Fears and Supports Dividends

The reserve reached the company after a quick stock sale. It was collected in just over seven days. The funds will cover dividends and interest for at least twelve months. Over time, they aim to keep a full twenty-four-month safety buffer. Le said this move helped ease doubts in trading circles.

Phong Le said traders were taking short Bitcoin positions because of fear around upcoming payouts. He added that worries grew as market pressure increased, calling it “FUD.” 

This afternoon, Phong Le, CEO of @Strategy, joined @CNBC @PowerLunch to discuss how $MSTR moves with bitcoin, how our USD reserve addresses recent FUD, the shifting Overton Window, key volatility drivers, and why bitcoin’s long-term outlook remains strong. pic.twitter.com/1t5hsfov0m

— Strategy (@Strategy) December 5, 2025

Le explained last week that Bitcoin would only be sold if Strategy’s stock fell below net asset value and no new capital was available. He said, “We just addressed that in eight and a half days we raised $1.44 billion — 21 months’ worth of dividend obligations, and we did it 1) to address the FUD, but 2) to show people that we’re still able to raise money in a Bitcoin downcycle.”

Strategy’s Strong Bitcoin Holdings and Risk Management

Strategy garnered attention due to its substantial Bitcoin holdings. It owns over 650,000 Bitcoin, bought at an average price of $87,000 each. Analysts say this large holding provides support during weaker market cycles. The new reserve gives Strategy funds to avoid selling Bitcoin during short dips, keeping the company focused on the long term. Many see this as a sign of growing maturity among corporate Bitcoin holders. 

Strategy relied on debt or new shares to purchase more Bitcoin. The new reserve shows the company is planning finances more carefully. Investors now watch company balance sheets along with miner activity. Higher mining costs slowed Bitcoin supply. Traders began looking to large holders for guidance. Strategy is still one of the biggest long-term Bitcoin holders. The new reserve lowers risk and helps manage its large Bitcoin treasury.

Ki Young Ju, founder and CEO of CryptoQuant, said Strategy’s ability to avoid forced Bitcoin sales could help prevent the cryptocurrency from dropping below key psychological levels during future market downturns. He added that Strategy’s strong financial position sends a positive signal for the next Bitcoin bear market, as the world’s largest corporate holder is “unlikely to sell.

If you are not trading futures and only holding Bitcoin spot, this looks like a reasonable long-term accumulation zone.

To be fair, from an on-chain cycle perspective, the bull cycle technically ended earlier this year when Bitcoin touched around $100K.

In classic cycle…

— Ki Young Ju (@ki_young_ju) November 20, 2025

Moreover, the company made a new credit dashboard using the preferred stock value. It says it can pay dividends and cover debt for 70 years, even if Bitcoin’s price does not change. Strategy explained in a post last month that if Bitcoin drops to their $74K average cost, it still has 5.9 times assets compared to convertible debt. If Bitcoin falls to $25K, the ratio would be 2.0 times.

If $BTC drops to our $74K average cost basis, we still have 5.9x assets to convertible debt, which we refer to as the BTC Rating of our debt. At $25K BTC, it would be 2.0x.

— Strategy (@Strategy) November 25, 2025