Michael Saylor, co-founder of Strategy, has signaled renewed Bitcoin accumulation following a brief pause in purchases. On March 31, the company acquired 22,048 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 528,185 Bitcoin. According to SaylorTracker, this stash has seen gains of about 24%, translating to more than $8.6 billion in unrealized profits.

The move comes at a time of deep market turbulence. Bitcoin recently dipped below $80,000 amid fears surrounding U.S.-China trade tensions. Stock markets globally erased trillions in value following sweeping U.S. tariff measures, while altcoins lost over 33% of their value since peaking in December 2024. In contrast, Bitcoin is only down about 22% from its all-time high of $109,000 in January 2025, currently stabilizing near $84,000.

Despite the sell-off, Bitcoin’s relatively steady performance has reinforced its image as a store-of-value asset. Many investors now see BTC not as a risky speculative play, but as a hedge against inflation and macroeconomic chaos.

At Paris Blockchain Week 2025, Blockstream CEO and cypherpunk Adam Back told Cointelegraph that the ongoing trade war and economic instability could drive inflation to 10–15% over the next decade. He warned that traditional investments like stocks and real estate could struggle to deliver real returns, paving the way for Bitcoin to rival gold in utility and adoption.

As institutional confidence grows, Strategy’s aggressive BTC accumulation could signal a broader shift in investor mindset—favoring digital assets as the world enters an era of economic uncertainty.