Strategy disclosed the purchase of 855 $BTC for $75.3M at an average price of $87,974, lifting total holdings to 713,502 $BTC at a $76,052 average cost as of Feb 1, 2026.
The timing sparked criticism after #bitcoin briefly dipped below $75K, but the move reinforces Michael Saylor’s long standing strategy of continuous accumulation, prioritizing long term treasury exposure over short term price swings.
#UAE linked firm acquires major stake in Trump backed crypto project
The Wall Street Journal reports that Abu Dhabi based Aryam Investment, linked to Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, purchased a 49% stake in World Liberty Financial for $500M, finalized days before the Jan. 20, 2026 inauguration.
World Liberty Financial, a DeFi platform launched in 2024 by Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, allocated $187M of the investment to Trump family entities while expanding its stablecoin and lending operations.
The report notes the deal preceded U.S. approval of Nvidia chip exports to Tahnoon-linked AI firm G42, prompting questions around foreign investment, crypto policy, and geopolitical influence.
Grant Cardone’s firm, Cardone Capital, has added more #bitcoin at prices around $76,000, continuing its strategy of accumulating $BTC during periods of market weakness.
Cardone Capital manages over $4 billion in real estate assets and has been integrating Bitcoin into its balance sheet since 2021, using cash flows from property operations to diversify beyond traditional assets.
The latest purchase follows Bitcoin’s pullback from recent highs, aligning with the firm’s stated approach of adding exposure on dips rather than chasing momentum.
#bitcoin framed as an “anti-dollar” hedge at Davos 2026
A January 31 Forbes report from #Davos highlights growing discussion around Bitcoin as a hedge against U.S. fiscal and debt risks, with figures including deVere Group CEO Nigel Green pointing to declining confidence in the dollar amid shutdown threats and rising federal liabilities, while institutions increasingly compare Bitcoin’s role to gold in a shifting global monetary landscape.