Strategy purchased 3,273 BTC for $255 million at an average price of $77,906 per coin, and the Polymarket contract for Bitcoin reaching $200,000 by December 31, 2026 sits at 4.9% YES, unchanged from previous days.
Market reaction
Traders in the Bitcoin $200K by 2026 market have not repriced the contract following the announcement. The purchase reinforces institutional demand at current price levels, which reduces the probability of a drop to $60,000 in April. Daily trading volume on the contract is $505 in USDC against a $10,272 daily face value, meaning even small trades move the odds in this thin market.
Why it matters
Strategy is the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, with 815,061 BTC and a cost basis of $56 billion. A $255 million buy at $77,906 per coin signals that the company is still willing to accumulate at prices well above its average entry. This kind of continued buying from a single large holder acts as a price floor, though the 4.9% odds on the $200K contract suggest the market sees a long road between here and there.
What to watch
Further purchases from Strategy or other large institutional buyers like BlackRock would be the most direct catalyst for movement in this contract. Regulatory changes affecting institutional Bitcoin adoption could also shift odds. The thin liquidity on this market means any meaningful new position could move the price substantially.
Trade details
Buying YES at 5¢ pays $1 if Bitcoin reaches $200,000, a 19x return.
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Usdai Fdv Above One Day After Launch| Contract | Odds | Δ since publish | Volume 24h | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One day after launch | 100% | — | — | Trade → |
| Contract | Odds | Δ since publish | Volume 24h | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31 | 4.9% | — | — | Trade → |
