Saylor Signals New Bitcoin Buy as Middle East Conflict Escalates

Michael Saylor’s Strategy Set to Increase Bitcoin Holdings Amid Middle East Tensions and Record ETF Inflows

  • Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor signaled a planned Bitcoin purchase, despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
  • The company last acquired 1,045 Bitcoin on June 9, valued at approximately $110 million, bringing its total holdings to 582,000 Bitcoin.
  • SaylorTracker data indicates the company is up more than 50% on its Bitcoin investment, with over $20 billion in unrealized capital gains.
  • Bitcoin’s price dropped only 3% after news of an Israel-Iran escalation and has remained steady near $105,000.
  • Bitcoin exchange-traded funds saw net inflows of over $1.3 billion this week, as investor sentiment remains bullish despite geopolitical tensions.

Strategy, led by co-founder Michael Saylor, is preparing to add to its large Bitcoin (BTC) holdings. Saylor posted a Bitcoin chart ahead of an impending company purchase, which comes during renewed conflict between Israel and Iran that may affect global markets.

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On June 9, the company acquired 1,045 BTC for $110 million. This brings Strategy’s total Bitcoin holdings to 582,000 BTC. According to SaylorTracker, the company’s unrealized gains exceed $20 billion, reflecting a return of over 50% on its Bitcoin investment.

Saylor’s post indicates ongoing investor confidence in Bitcoin. This is despite the geopolitical uncertainty as markets anticipate reactions to the latest developments in the Middle East. The company’s current actions and public statements underscore their continued support for the cryptocurrency during times of market stress.

Following Israeli airstrikes on Tehran, Bitcoin’s value decreased by only 3%. The price has held near $105,000 since the conflict began. At the same time, Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) had five consecutive days of inflows, totaling more than $1.3 billion for the week, according to Farside Investors.

Market sentiment for digital assets remains strong. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index is at 60, which points to investor “greed”—often seen as a bullish indicator.

Some analysts, such as Nic Puckrin of Coin Bureau, warn that escalation—such as closure of the Strait of Hormuz—could negatively impact risk asset prices in the near future. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital oil shipping route, responsible for moving close to 20% of the world’s oil supply. Any disruption here would likely raise energy prices, with broad effects on business costs and financial markets.

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