Q1Loss News & Analysis

MSTR reports $14.5B Q1 loss but buys $330M bitcoin, shares rise

Michael Saylor's company, Strategy (MSTR), reported a $14.5 billion unrealized loss in Q1 due to a decline in bitcoin's price. Despite this, shares increased by approximately 6% on April 6, 2026, while bitcoin (BTC-USD) rose 4%, trading above $69,500. Between April 1 and 5, Strategy purchased around $330 million in bitcoin, solidifying its status as the largest corporate holder of the cryptocurrency. This follows a significant operational loss reported in February, amounting to $17.4 billion for Q4, with anticipated earnings due on April 30.