Bitcoin miners are missing the current crypto rally even as exchanges and stablecoins surge, The Block reported on 2026-09-09. That divergence sets the backdrop for fresh moves by major corporate players adjusting to shifting market conditions.
In a related signal of shifting priorities, Michael Saylor’s Strategy spent $176 million repurchasing its own stock rather than adding to its bitcoin position, bitcoinfoundation.org reported on 2026-09-09. The company disclosed on 31 August 2026 that it had bought 4,603 bitcoin for about $370 million, ending a ten-week pause to bring its holdings to 845,050 BTC, while separately repurchasing $152 million of its variable-rate preferred stock.
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