Strategy shares gain almost 5% after buying 267 Bitcoin and boosting buyback authorization

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Strategy rises 4.89% today to $142.67

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Strategy Inc. acquired 267 Bitcoin for $22.1 million, primarily funded by selling 140,872 common shares through its at-the-market program.
The company repurchased 1.94 million shares of STRC preferred stock for $193.1 million and increased its buyback authorization to $3 billion.
Shares trade below short-term averages but above medium- and long-term supports; technical momentum is weak with a projected five-day range of $132.91 to $151.42.

Capital raises and buybacks sustain liquidity amid Bitcoin accumulation

Strategy Inc. reported the purchase of 267 Bitcoin between October 12 and October 18, 2026, for approximately $22.1 million, funded primarily by the sale of 140,872 common shares through its at-the-market offering program, with additional cash supporting the remainder. The company also repurchased 1.94 million shares of STRC preferred stock for about $193.1 million and raised its preferred stock buyback authorization from $2 billion to $3 billion. Strategy disclosed $5.3 billion in dollar reserves and cash, supporting ongoing dividends and debt service.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, highlights weak momentum and subdued sentiment despite the recent 4.89% price rise. He notes that shares remain capped by the 20-day moving average while most momentum indicators point to ongoing seller control. The insider-driven Bitcoin purchase and stock buybacks offer short-term support, but he remains skeptical of sustained upside. Kharitonov sees risk in the divergence between price and underlying technicals, warning against chasing the rally. "Momentum is poor and sellers dominate — I see limited reward for taking bullish positions here."

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees Strategy’s Bitcoin acquisition and substantial capital allocation as strong signals of management confidence and strategic flexibility. He emphasizes that the preferred stock buyback increase and a $5.3 billion cash reserve anchor future growth and dividend stability. Karapetjanc believes the long-term bullish structure remains intact above key support, offering new setups for investors as volatility persists. He projects opportunity for buyers if price stabilizes above recent floors. "I expect further growth and see the company’s proactive capital moves supporting investor optimism."

Jainam Mehta, market strategist, notes a scenario where technicals and news create tactical divergence. He sees potential for a contrarian trade if the current price holds above $135.65, as oscillators are deeply oversold. Mehta believes volatility is likely to persist and suggests watching for a breakout above $146.75 as a cue for momentum shift. "A short-term consolidation phase could be an early setup for tactical buyers if momentum rebounds."

Technical divergence deepens as price outpaces deteriorating momentum

Strategy is trading below the 20-day moving average ($154.8) and above both the 50-day ($135.65) and 200-day ($135.53) moving averages, signaling short-term seller pressure but preserving a supportive medium- and long-term structure. The 50-day versus 200-day bullish alignment supports a longer-term upward bias, with the nearest ceiling at $146.75 and the closest floor at $135.65. Ichimoku resistance (Kijun) is at $147.27. Momentum indicators show a weak undertone: the MACD is neutral and the ADX signals a sell. The RSI reads 42.5 with a sell bias, while Stochastic RSI, CCI, and BBP are all in oversold territory, pointing to dominant seller momentum intraday. The Awesome Oscillator confirms the bearish momentum. The stock is up $6.65 or 4.89% after a downside gap near 1.66%, currently trading near session highs and showing intraday volatility of 9.84%. Intraday strength has prevailed, yet this surge contrasts with weak momentum readings, indicating a divergence between price action and oscillator signals.

Previously it was reported that Strategy’s combination of Bitcoin accumulation and preferred stock buybacks demonstrated an assertive approach to capital allocation but left short-term technical uncertainty. The latest price action underscores this ongoing tension, with intraday gains outpacing weak momentum indicators and traders now focused on the $146.75 resistance level as the next decisive test.

Source of Data: MSTR Price Analysis by TU

The analysis is based on a proprietary model combining technical, on-chain, and expert data. Not investment advice. See methodology

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