UBS Group buys $98M in Strategy shares, boosting Bitcoin treasury stake

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UBS's increased stake in Strategy highlights growing institutional interest in Bitcoin, potentially driving market volatility and investment risks. The post UBS Group buys $98M in Strategy shares, boosting Bitcoin treasury stake appeared first on Crypto Briefing .

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UBS Group buys $98M in Strategy shares, boosting Bitcoin treasury stake The Swiss banking giant now holds 6.31 million MSTR shares worth roughly $1.12 billion, making it one of the largest institutional backers of MicroStrategy Bitcoin bet.

this.removeAttribute('data-copied'), 2000);" class="w-7 h-7 border border-foreground/30 text-foreground rounded-full flex items-center justify-center hover:bg-muted transition-colors" aria-label="Copy link" > Add us on Google by Editorial Team May. 8, 2026 UBS Group acquired 551,121 additional shares of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) in a purchase valued at approximately $98 million. That brings UBS s total MSTR position to 6.31 million shares, worth roughly $1.12 billion at current prices.

Back in February, UBS scooped up 3.23 million shares in a single move, boosting its stake to 5.76 million shares valued at around $805 million. The May purchase adds another half-million shares on top of that already massive position.

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