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Saylor Signals Strategy May Resume Bitcoin Purchases

Published 30 August 2026

Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy, sparked market speculation on Sunday, August 30, 2026, with a cryptic two-word post on X: "Were Back." The message, accompanied by a chart of the company's Bitcoin holdings, arrived as the cryptocurrency traded near $79,000, marking a significant turnaround for the firm's massive digital asset position. The post immediately fueled discussion about whether Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, is preparing to resume its aggressive Bitcoin purchases after a two-month pause. Saylor has historically used similar chart posts as teasers ahead of Monday morning disclosures detailing new acquisitions.

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