Bitcoin hoarder Strategy reveals $17.44 billion unrealized loss in fourth quarter

Reuters

Bitcoin hoarder Strategy reveals $17.44 billion unrealized loss in fourth quarter

Reuters

Mon, January 5, 2026 at 5:49 PM EST

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Jan 5 (Reuters) - Michael Saylor's Strategy had a $17.44 billion unrealized loss on ​digital assets in the fourth ‌quarter tied to a decline in the value of ‌the company's cryptocurrency stockpile.

Shares of the largest corporate holder of bitcoin (BTC-USD) slumped about 47.5% in 2025 as investors reacted ⁠to swings in ‌cryptocurrency markets that impacted Strategy's balance sheet and earnings.

For the ‍year ended December 31, 2025, Startegy reported a $5.40 billion unrealized loss on digital assets.

In December, ​Strategy slashed its earnings forecast for ‌2025, citing a weak run in bitcoin.

Firms holding bitcoin and other tokens on their balance sheets have been under pressure in recent weeks following the volatility ⁠in the crypto market.

As ​of January 4, 2026, ​the balance of the USD Reserve was $2.25 billion, the company said.

Strategy ‍has maintained ⁠a U.S. dollar reserve to support the payment of dividends on its ⁠preferred stock and interest on its outstanding debt.

(Reporting ‌by Prakhar Srivastava in Bengaluru; Editing ‌by Anil D'Silva)

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