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Arkham Intelligence uncovers a strategic move involving $7.5 billion in Bitcoin, shedding light on one of the largest crypto holdings in the market.
Arkham Intelligence has revealed that it has identified 70,816 BTC, worth approximately $7.5 billion, that belongs to Strategy (previously known as MicroStrategy). This information highlights Bitcoin holdings that were not confirmed before. This discovery accounts for 87.5% of the company’s total Bitcoin assets, marking a significant milestone in institutional cryptocurrency ownership.
Arkham found that the funds traced back to several wallets, many of which used Fidelity Digital’s custody service. Although Strategy regularly reported its Bitcoin purchases to the SEC, the specific wallet addresses remained hidden. Founder Michael Saylor defended this choice for security reasons.
Arkham can track company wallets using on-chain data, which raises important questions about transparency and privacy. In an industry that values decentralization and transparency, this case demonstrates how blockchain analysis can uncover hidden information about even the most secretive companies.
The findings show two important points. First, Strategy has aggressively bought Bitcoin since 2020, reflecting growing trust among institutions in Bitcoin as a reserve asset. Second, this situation sparks ongoing debate in the crypto community. Some critics worry that such disclosures could weaken security. Others believe they are essential for making corporate players accountable in an open financial system.
Bitcoin was trading at about $107,277 when Arkham released its report. This is a slight drop from its recent high of $109,990. The price fell by more than 2% in the last 24 hours, but interest from institutions remains strong. Strategy’s holdings make up a significant part of the overall market value.
