- Over 13,000 institutions now hold shares in Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), including top stakeholder Vanguard, despite its anti-Bitcoin stance.
- Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin-focused firm continues to attract both institutional and retail investors, with indirect exposure reaching 55 million beneficiaries.
In a surprising revelation that underscores just how deeply intertwined Wall Street has become with Bitcoin, Michael Saylor, cofounder of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), announced that over 13,000 institutions now hold shares of his Bitcoin-heavy company. Among them? None other than Vanguard Group, a firm long seen as skeptical of Bitcoin’s future.
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Despite Vanguard’s cautious stance on cryptocurrencies, it tops the list of MSTR shareholders, boasting over 16 million shares. Ironically, the financial giant trimmed its position by 6.5% in Q4 2024 — but remains the largest holder nonetheless.
Other major players holding MSTR stock include BlackRock, State Street Global Advisors, UBS Asset Management, and Morgan Stanley, proving that Saylor’s unwavering crypto commitment has resonated far beyond retail investors.
But it’s not just the institutions piling in. A staggering 814,000 retail investors have MSTR tucked into their portfolios, riding the momentum of Strategy’s relentless Bitcoin accumulation. Through pensions, ETFs, and other funds, an estimated 55 million people have indirect exposure to the company — a number that adds serious weight to Saylor’s long-haul vision.
In late 2024, Strategy secured its spot in the Nasdaq-100, and the numbers haven’t disappointed. While the index is down 13% year-to-date, MSTR has defied gravity, rising 5.73% — a move largely attributed to its massive Bitcoin stash, now totaling over 531,000 BTC.
Saylor, never one to shy away from a bold move, has hinted that another major Bitcoin buy is on the horizon. If past performance is any indicator, markets should be paying close attention.
As traditional finance and digital assets continue to collide, Saylor’s Strategy is turning heads — and perhaps, even reshaping investment norms.
