Analysts project that Michael Saylor’s company, Strategy, could overtake Bitcoin’s creator Satoshi Nakamoto to become the network’s single largest holder by March 2027. The forecast is based on Strategy‘s aggressive purchasing pace, which saw its recently launched STRC funding instrument raise enough capital to acquire over 4,000 Bitcoin in under 90 minutes last week. Strategy currently holds roughly 738,731 BTC, representing about 3.5% of the total supply.
For years, the Bitcoin community believed Satoshi Nakamoto was the largest holder with an unmoved estimated stash of 1.1 million BTC. That assumption is now being challenged by the rapid accumulation of Bitcoin by Strategy. Analysts believe if the company continues buying at its current rate, it could hold more Bitcoin than Satoshi’s estimated holdings by around March 2027.
Cryptocurrency enthusiast Lark Davis stated on X, “Strategy could realistically surpass Satoshi’s estimated holdings by March 2027.” The confidence stems from the performance of Strategy‘s STRC instrument, a low-volatility preferred stock designed to attract institutional investors.
Trading activity for STRC recently surged, with volume approximately 471% higher than normal in one day. This demand allowed Strategy to raise enough funds in a single session to acquire 4,038 Bitcoin. Over the past week alone, STRC is estimated to have funded purchases of more than 10,000 BTC.
Strategy now ranks as one of the four largest Bitcoin holders alongside Satoshi Nakamoto, BlackRock, and Coinbase. The community’s response to the projection has been mixed, with many users supporting the company’s approach. One X user added, “Satoshi mined his coins in silence… Saylor is doing it louder.”
Other commenters expressed skepticism about the long-term outcome. These contrasting views highlight the ongoing debate around corporate Bitcoin accumulation. The activity follows Strategy crossing a milestone of over 100 separate Bitcoin purchases by March 2026.
Its strategy is part of a broader trend, with 193 publicly listed companies now collectively holding around 1.138 million BTC. This represents over 5.4% of Bitcoin’s total supply. The STRC funding model demonstrates new institutional methods for gaining Bitcoin exposure.
