- Strategy slowed its Bitcoin acquisition pace, purchasing just 1,895 BTC at $95,167 per coin compared to its previous 15,355 BTC buy.
- While Michael Saylor’s company reduced purchases as Bitcoin prices approached $97,000, Semler Scientific increased its buying activity.
- Strategy now holds 555,450 BTC acquired at an average price of $68,550, while Semler holds 3,634 BTC at an average of $88,668 per coin.
Strategy, the corporate Bitcoin investment firm led by Michael Saylor, has significantly reduced its cryptocurrency purchases as Bitcoin briefly exceeded $97,000 last week. According to a recent Form-8 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the company acquired 1,895 Bitcoin for $180.3 million between April 28 and May 4, paying an average of $95,167 per Bitcoin.
This acquisition represents one of Strategy’s smallest Bitcoin purchases in 2025, showing an 87% decrease compared to the previous week when the company bought 15,355 BTC. The company announced that with this latest purchase, its total Bitcoin holdings have reached 555,450 BTC, obtained at an average price of $68,550 per coin.
Semler Increases Bitcoin Purchases Despite Rising Prices
In contrast to Strategy’s slowed buying activity, Semler Scientific, a U.S.-based publicly traded healthcare technology firm, has accelerated its Bitcoin acquisitions.
Semler bought 167 Bitcoin for $16.2 million between April 30 and May 2, paying an average of $97,093 per coin, as announced on May 5.
This purchase represents at least a 50% increase compared to Semler’s previous acquisition of 111 BTC announced on April 25. As of May 2, 2025, Semler holds a total of 3,634 BTC, acquired for $322.3 million at an average purchase price of $88,668 per Bitcoin.
Market Dynamics and Corporate Bitcoin Holdings
The divergent approaches from these corporate Bitcoin investors come during a period when Bitcoin briefly surged above $97,000, as shown in recent price charts from CoinGecko. While Strategy has maintained its position as one of the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin investors, its recent cautious approach contrasts with smaller players like Semler that are increasing their exposure despite the rising prices.
Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings substantially exceed Semler’s, with the former holding more than 152 times the amount of Bitcoin compared to the healthcare technology company. This situation continues to evolve, with both companies adjusting their acquisition strategies in response to Bitcoin’s price movements.
As noted in the original report, this remains a developing story with additional information expected to emerge in the coming days.
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