# Strategy Sells Bitcoin for a Fourth Straight Week as Metaplanet Denies a $322 Million Sale

Strategy has realized more than $102 million of losses on 2026 sales to fund preferred dividends, while Metaplanet says a 5,014 bitcoin transfer was an internal custody move.

- Published: 2026-08-13T05:53:29.271Z
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- Publisher: Polylog (Crypto desk)
- Section: crypto
- Sources: [crypto.news](https://crypto.news/strategy-selling-bitcoin-corporate-treasury-thesis/), [CoinDesk](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/08/13/metaplanet-denies-selling-bitcoin-worth-usd320-million), [crypto.news (Metaplanet)](https://crypto.news/metaplanet-ceo-ends-sale-speculation-after-5014-btc-move/), [Polylog editors](https://polylog.news)

Strategy, the software company that built the model of corporate bitcoin accumulation now followed by dozens of other firms, has now sold bitcoin in four consecutive weeks. Data compiled by CryptoQuant puts realized losses on the 2026 sales…

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