Michael Saylor Hints at New Bitcoin Buy With “Big Dot Energy” Post
Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy, once again drew attention to the company’s growing bitcoin treasury on May 17 after posting an updated “Big Dot Energy” chart on X.
The orange-dot graphic highlighted Bitcoin purchases made by the company over time, with larger dots representing larger acquisitions. According to the chart, Strategy’s bitcoin holdings were valued at approximately $64.23 billion, with total reserves reaching 818,869 BTC.
The phrase “Big Dot Energy” referred to the oversized orange circles displayed on Strategy’s signature bitcoin accumulation chart, where larger dots represent larger Bitcoin purchases. The wording also appeared to reference the popular “big energy” meme format commonly used online to signal confidence, momentum, and dominance.
The graphic was heavily concentrated with large orange circles tied to Strategy’s biggest bitcoin buying periods throughout late 2024 and 2025. Michael Saylor has frequently posted the orange-dot chart ahead of new bitcoin purchase announcements from Strategy, turning the image into a closely watched signal among traders and bitcoin investors.
According to figures shown on Strategy’s dashboard, the company held 818,869 BTC as of May 17, with total bitcoin reserves valued at approximately $64.09 billion. Bitcoin was listed at $78,262, while bitcoin per share reached 213,391 sats. Shares of Strategy (MSTR) traded at $177.42, down 5.11% on the day. The company’s market capitalization stood at $62.31 billion, with enterprise value reaching $81.85 billion.
