- Strategy may sell Bitcoin to meet investor payouts if cash reserves fall short, according to an official SEC filing.
- Bitcoin’s price remains volatile after a steep drop linked to U.S. tariffs, though it has recovered from weekend lows.
- Michael Saylor continues promoting Bitcoin as digital gold despite increasing financial pressure on his firm’s reserves.
Bitcoin has been attempting to reclaim the $80,000 level following a recent decline that briefly pulled it below $75,000. Market turbulence intensified after U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping global tariffs. The move triggered a sharp downturn across financial markets, wiping out over $5 trillion in value from major stock indexes.
Michael Saylor who founded Strategy and is widely known for his support of Bitcoin made a social media appearance during unstable market conditions. In his statement he maintained the same description of Bitcoin by calling it “digital gold” despite his previous affirmations. The AI-generated picture depicted him standing on Bitcoin-logoed gold bars which were placed in front of a mythical Bitcoin Fort Knox.
Trump’s economic shift impacts crypto and traditional markets
The administration’s tariff decision affected nearly every global market except Russia and Belarus. A further 50 percent tariff on Chinese imports was threatened unless China lifts its duties on U.S. products. This economic tension sent Bitcoin and equities into decline. However, Bitcoin has shown resilience by rebounding roughly 8 percent from weekend lows.
A new SEC filing from Strategy has disclosed that the firm could be forced to sell part of its Bitcoin holdings. The company accumulated over 500,000 BTC using capital raised from stock offerings. These investors now expect returns. If Strategy’s cash reserves fall short, it may need to liquidate Bitcoin assets to meet these financial obligations.
Despite the market volatility, Strategy has not yet sold any of its Bitcoin reserves. However, the SEC document outlines a scenario where this could change. As the market responds to broader macroeconomic developments, Strategy’s ability to maintain its full BTC position remains uncertain.
