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Bitcoin rallied 12% in April as Strategy added $4.1 billion in BTC, but on-chain data suggests gains may be speculative.

Bitcoin’s 20% rally from February “lows” was mainly driven by Strategy, ETF issuers, and long-term holders buying more BTC.But Strategy’s issuing of the perpetual preferred equity instrument STRC has been the main driver, and Bitwise suspects “Strategy will raise billions more through STRC” in order to buy more bitcoin.

Strategy has purchased another 3,273 BTC for approximately $255 million at an average price of $77,906 per bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 818,334 BTC.The latest acquisitions were funded by proceeds from the issuance and sale of the company’s Class A common stock, MSTR.

Saylor hinted at another Bitcoin purchase after Strategy raised holdings to 815,061 BTC last week.Analysts expect a smaller buy because MSTR share issuance paused while shares traded below par.Strategy still has ATM capacity, but funding conditions may limit near-term Bitcoin accumulation size.

Peter Schiff warned that Strategy’s preferred shares could increase pressure on its Bitcoin treasury plan.Schiff said the 11.5% yield may force Strategy to raise capital or sell Bitcoin.Strategy supporters argue Bitcoin gains can cover costs, but Schiff says new issuance changes the math.

Strategy has purchased another 34,164 BTC for approximately $2.54 billion at an average price of $74,395 per bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 815,061 BTC.The latest acquisitions were funded by proceeds from the issuance and sale of the company’s Class A common stock, MSTR, and perpetual preferred stock, STRC.

Michael Saylor has teased a new "even bigger" era for Strategy as on-chain data reveals a massive $2 billion Bitcoin absorption in 11 days and potentially 800,000 BTC secured already.

Peter Schiff says MicroStrategy Bitcoin funding model may increase shareholder dilution through repeated share issuance.Company shifts toward 11.5% yield preferred shares as earlier funding methods become less effective.Debate continues as analysts disagree whether MicroStrategy faces risk or retains financial flexibility.

If approved by shareholders, STRC would pay a dividend twice per month.STRC is a perpetual preferred stock designed to trade near a $100 par value while paying a variable cash dividend, currently at an annualized rate of 11.5%.

Michael Saylor said bitcoin likely bottomed around $60,000 as forced sellers exit the market.Saylor also dismissed quantum computing risks as “theoretical” and solvable over time.

Strategy added another 4,871 BTC to its bitcoin holdings for about $330 million in the first week of April, bringing its total to 766,970 bitcoins.The firm’s average cost per bitcoin dropped slightly with the latest round of purchases to $75,644.Strategy’s on-paper bitcoin losses generated a $2.42 billion deferred tax asset, according to its latest 8-K filing.

Saylor has countered Peter Schiff's MSTR sell warning with data showing 36% returns since the "Bitcoin Era" started.

Financial giant Charles Schwab is set to launch spot buying of Bitcoin and Ethereum by the end of the quarter, the firm said Friday.

Scaramucci calls himself a “big fan” of Michael Saylor while dissecting Strategy Inc.’s roughly 11.5% perpetual yield tied to Bitcoin, warning that leverage and drawdowns remain real risks.In a previous crypto.news story, he linked that same wealth‑gap narrative to stalled CLARITY legislation in Washington and his long‑term Bitcoin thesis.His April 1 “Mooch 2028” video on X, framed as an April Fools’ gag, doubles as a campaign‑style address on inequality, debt and digital assets.

JAN3 CEO claims Elon Musk is pivoting toward Bitcoin in accordance with his January prediction.

Strategy CEO Phong Le signaled that retail investors are growing interested in its flagship preferred share relative to its common stock.