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Story: Strategy Inc. Stock Crashes 15% as Bitcoin Tumbles to Three-Month Lows

By Julie Binoche

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Strategy Inc. got hammered yesterday. The software company's shares dropped 15% to $28 as Bitcoin crashed to its lowest point in three months, dragging down firms with heavy…

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The U.S.-based company, which holds over 130,000 Bitcoins worth roughly $4.5 billion at current prices, reported a brutal $24 million quarterly loss on February 5, 2026.

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The cryptocurrency plunged 20% in just seven days, hitting $34,000 and sending shockwaves through companies that bet big on digital assets. Regulatory crackdowns in the U.S.

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"We believe in Bitcoin's potential," Evans said during the earnings call, though his optimism didn't stop investors from running for the exits.

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Financial analyst Lisa Chen thinks Strategy Inc. is playing with fire. "Bitcoin's sharp price swings can significantly impact a company's balance sheet," she warned, pushing for…

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The SEC's recent crackdown on unregistered crypto exchanges created massive uncertainty, while European regulators are exploring even tougher rules for digital asset trading.

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Strategy Inc. announced on February 10 that it's reassessing its Bitcoin approach after the recent market chaos.

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The board called an emergency meeting for February 15 to evaluate how cryptocurrency market swings are hitting the company's financial health.

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Wall Street analysts are taking notice. Morgan Stanley downgraded Strategy Inc. from "buy" to "hold" on February 13, citing the firm's crypto exposure as a major risk factor.

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The upcoming shareholder meeting on March 5 can't come soon enough for nervous investors. They're desperate to hear how Strategy Inc.

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The SEC hasn't provided any comment on its ongoing crypto investigations.

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Strategy Inc.'s crypto troubles mirror a broader corporate retreat from Bitcoin treasuries that started gaining momentum in late 2025.

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Market data shows that companies with significant Bitcoin exposure have underperformed the S&P 500 by an average of 18% this year.

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