Key Highlights
- Jane Street increased its holdings in MicroStrategy by 473%, reaching about 951,000 shares worth over $120 million.
- MicroStrategy completed its 100th Bitcoin purchase, raising its total holdings to 717,722 BTC.
- The share increase shows growing institutional interest in gaining Bitcoin exposure through stocks instead of buying crypto directly.
Jane Street, a U.S.-based quantitative trading firm, has reportedly increased its investment in MicroStrategy, a Bitcoin-focused firm led by Michael Saylor, raising its holding by about 473% during the latest quarter of 2026.
According to filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company now owns roughly 951,000 shares, which are valued at about $121 million. This makes the company one of the largest stakeholders of MSTR so far.
This purchase increases Jane Street’s exposure to Bitcoin (BTC) through stock investment rather than direct crypto ownership. Large financial firms sometimes prefer this method because buying shares is easier to manage under traditional financial rules.
MicroStrategy stock is often used for this purpose because the company holds a very large amount of Bitcoin, meaning its stock price usually moves in the same momentum as the cryptocurrency.
MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin strategy
MicroStrategy also reported another Bitcoin purchase today. The company added 592 BTC at an average price of $67,286 per coin. This marks its 100th Bitcoin purchase, bringing its total Bitcoin holding to 717,722 BTC, which is worth about $54.6 billion in total investment value, including fees.
The company was able to fund this purchase by selling 297,940 Class A common shares, raising about $39.7 million. MicroStrategy also reported that about $7.8 billion in share insurance capacity remains available for future purchases. Despite the long-term plan, the company currently holds an average purchase price of about $76,020 per Bitcoin, which is higher than the recent market price.
In an X post, Saylor described this milestone as “The Orange Century,” highlighting his long-term belief in Bitcoin adoption. In fact, the company’s holding equals about 3.4% of the total Bitcoin supply, making it one of the corporate holders of digital assets in the world.
MSTR price movement
MicroStrategy stock has reacted positively to the news. At the time of writing, MSTR is trading for $130. This is down a modest 1% from the previous day. However, the stock has surged from an intraday low of $125, which it was during early trading hours, according to Yahoo.
The movement comes after the stock surged about 30% from its February low. But despite this, it is still down 19% over the past month and more than 60% in the last 3 months.
Jane Street is known for using data-driven trading systems and market models instead of emotional decisions. The firm manages billions in assets and often adjusts its positions when market conditions change. The sharp increase in MicroStrategy shares suggests a stronger interest in Bitcoin-linked investments, especially during the current market cycle.
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