False Rumors Claim Strategy Sold Billions in Bitcoin
A 3.4% drop in Bitcoin (BTC) near $96,000 triggered panic on X (formerly Twitter) on November 14, 2025. Viral posts falsely claimed Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) sold between $1 billion and $4 billion worth of BTC. These rumors caused fear and speculation before Strategy’s chairman, Michael Saylor, denied them.
How the Rumor Began
The rumor started with a tweet from @0xCryptoCobie, alleging Strategy sold $1 billion in Bitcoin. Rachid Wynn repeated the $1 billion claim. Crypto influencer Linton Worm increased the figure to $3 billion, stating Strategy dumped 33,000 BTC.
Later, influencer Walter Bloomberg cited Arkham data showing Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings dropped by about 47,000 BTC, roughly $4 billion. However, it was unclear if this was a sale or just wallet transfers.
Experts quickly clarified that this data likely represented internal transfers, not actual sales. Large institutions often move coins between wallets, which can look like sell-offs but involve no real sale.
Michael Saylor Denies the Rumors
After hours of confusion, Michael Saylor publicly denied the rumors on X, stating: “There is no truth to this rumor.” He also shared a “HODL” meme that had circulated earlier.
This denial aligns with Strategy’s recent actions. On November 10, Strategy disclosed buying 487 BTC at $102,557 each. This purchase increased their total holdings to 641,692 BTC.
Strategy’s Long-Term Bitcoin Plan
Michael Saylor views Bitcoin as “digital gold” and expects it to outperform gold by 2035. Strategy treats Bitcoin as a long-term treasury asset, intending to hold it “for 100 years or more.”
There is no evidence in public filings or purchase history indicating Strategy sold any Bitcoin. The company continues to accumulate BTC steadily.
Conclusion: The Rumor Is False
The viral claims that Strategy sold billions in Bitcoin or thousands of coins are untrue. Verified data and Saylor’s direct statement confirm no BTC was sold. The recent changes were wallet transfers, not sales. Strategy is still buying Bitcoin.
