Key Takeaways:

Strategy acquired 2,486 Bitcoin for approximately $168.4 million.
Total holdings increased to 717,131 Bitcoin.
The latest purchase price was below the company’s average cost basis.
On-chain transaction fees fell to about $0.44 during the holiday period.

The purchase was disclosed alongside commentary highlighting the Bitcoin network’s ability to process global payments for less than $1 during a bank holiday weekend.

Strategy has acquired 2,486 BTC for ~$168.4 million at ~$67,710 per bitcoin. As of 2/16/2026, we hodl 717,131 $BTC acquired for ~$54.52 billion at ~$76,027 per bitcoin. $MSTR $STRC https://t.co/wvxRYZlQ3Y

— Michael Saylor (@saylor) February 17, 2026

The latest acquisition lifts Strategy’s total holdings to 717,131 Bitcoin as of Feb. 16, 2026. The company said it has spent approximately $54.52 billion building its position, implying an average purchase price of about $76,027 per coin. The most recent buy was executed below that average cost, reinforcing the firm’s pattern of accumulating during periods of price weakness.

Bitcoin Network Fees Hold at Minimal Levels

Network data shared on social media showed transaction fees quoted at 1 satoshi per virtual byte, translating to about $0.44 for an on-chain transfer. Fee estimates were identical across immediate, hourly, daily and weekly confirmation windows, suggesting limited congestion and subdued demand for block space. The implied transaction cost was roughly 0.0003% of value transferred.

Supporters argue that low-fee environments underscore Bitcoin’s utility as a global settlement layer that operates continuously, even when traditional banking systems are closed. Detractors counter that fees can spike during periods of heightened activity, making costs less predictable.

Strategy, widely regarded as the largest known corporate holder of Bitcoin, has framed the digital asset as its primary treasury reserve. The company’s shares and related securities tend to move in tandem with Bitcoin’s price, amplifying market reactions to both accumulation updates and shifts in network conditions.

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Filed under: Bitcoin - @ February 17, 2026 1:25 pm