Michael Saylor: Over 13,000 Institutions Hold MSTR Directly

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Software intelligence firm Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), now known as Strategy, captured attention on Sunday as executive chairman and co-founder Michael Saylor highlighted growing investor interest in the company’s stock.

On the social media platform X, Saylor revealed the firm’s wide reach across direct and indirect channels, emphasizing its pivotal role in a bitcoin-focused corporate strategy. He shared:

“As of Q1 2025, over 13,000 institutions and 814,000 retail accounts directly hold MSTR. Approximately 55 million beneficiaries have indirect exposure through ETFs, mutual funds, pensions, and insurance portfolios.”

Saylor pointed out the broad reach through indirect vehicles such as ETFs and retirement accounts. This expansion aligns with the company’s bitcoin acquisition strategy, which shapes its market identity. Strategy currently holds 531,644 BTC, including a recent purchase of 3,459 BTC for about $286 million.