MicroStrategy Eyes Bitcoin Rebound: Saylor Teases New Purchases Amid Dead Cat Bounce Debate
September 21, 2026
Strategy bought 1,665 Bitcoin for $142.7 million last week, boosting its total BTC holdings to 847,666 coins, while a prior September move saw a ~50 BTC sale to repurchase over 2% of shares at a substantial discount to NAV.
The company’s SEC filings show a $5.02 billion reserve for preferred dividends and debt interest, plus $1 billion in cash for treasury, with a small amount used for dividends during the week, underscoring a liquidity-focused strategy.
The episode concludes with broader reflections on market implications and how the industry may be underpricing systemic credit risk.
The report carries a standard investment-risk disclaimer consistent with KuCoin’s general informational purposes.
A debate emerged after angel investor Jason Calacanis floated a dead cat bounce, while Cathie Wood countered the characterization, citing her firm’s research.
Market observers Lookonchain and Bitfinex are cited for the reported data, suggesting corroborating signals.
NYSE and Blockchain.com are exploring 24/7 tokenized stock trading via a potential ATS, with regulatory approvals pending and a shared market-data arrangement.
Walton explains that the 24/7 on-chain market can be modeled more easily than equities, and details how Strive maintains liquidity while expanding exposure.
Investors are advised to consider whether funding sources are disclosed and whether the cadence of purchases is sustainable; a shift to larger financed tranches has historically preceded more volatile performance.
Chapters discuss themes like the four-year Bitcoin cycle, trust as capital-market infrastructure, and a liquidity test under current conditions.
IBM connects Digital Asset Haven to Swift’s tokenized-deposit ledger using ISO 20022 messaging for tokenized deposits, with on-premises beta options for institutions.
The trend toward Bitcoin-adjacent asset allocations draws regulator attention in the US and Gulf, raising questions on disclosure, leverage limits, and custody.
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Foreign Policy Journal • Sep 21, 2026
Michael Saylor Teases Fresh Bitcoin Purchases For MicroStrategy (NASDAQ: MSTR) Amid "Dead Cat Bounce" Dispute