Michael Saylor hints at new BTC purchase by MicroStrategy
Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy and one of Bitcoin's most prominent corporate backers, posted a brief message on the social network X that markets interpreted as a signal for new cryptocurrency purchases.
“The Orange Century,” Saylor wrote, accompanying the post with a chart of the company’s accumulations—a move investors often perceive as a precursor to a new series of acquisitions.
The Orange Century. pic.twitter.com/8zelTduTPC
— Michael Saylor (@saylor) February 22, 2026
Accumulation despite volatility
According to the visualized statistics, MicroStrategy holds over 717 000 BTC, with an average acquisition price of approximately $76 000 per coin. The market value of the reserves stands at around $48,7 billion, despite the temporary dip below the average purchase price.
The company follows a consistent dollar-cost averaging strategy, utilizing market corrections to expand its exposure to the largest cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin price under pressure
At the time of publishing, BTC is trading around $67 588, according to CoinMarketCap data.
Over the last 24 hours, the price has recorded a decline of approximately 0,9%, while on a monthly basis, the decrease exceeds 24%. Since the beginning of the year, the asset remains with a double-digit negative result, highlighting ongoing market volatility.
Market interpretation
Historically, Saylor’s posts accompanied by purchase charts often precede official announcements of new acquisitions by MicroStrategy. Analysts note that such signals can provide short-term support to the price, especially during dips.
However, current dynamics show that the market remains sensitive to macroeconomic factors, liquidity, and regulatory developments, which limits the immediate effect of corporate purchases.
For investors, the question remains whether the “orange century,” as Saylor calls it, will materialize through a new upward cycle—or if volatility will continue to dominate in the short term.

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