{"id":595815,"date":"2026-05-07T16:57:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T16:57:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/Blockchain.News\/news\/samson-mow-defends-strategy-btc-sales"},"modified":"2026-05-07T16:57:49","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T16:57:49","slug":"samson-mow-supports-btc-sales-by-strategy-sparks-debate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-bitco.in\/index.php\/2026\/05\/07\/samson-mow-supports-btc-sales-by-strategy-sparks-debate\/","title":{"rendered":"Samson Mow Supports BTC Sales by Strategy, Sparks Debate"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"figure mt-2\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/blockchain.news\/Profile\/Caroline-Bishop\">Caroline Bishop<\/a> <span class=\"publication-date ml-2\"> May 07, 2026 16:57<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"lead\">Samson Mow defends Strategy&#8217;s potential Bitcoin sales, citing flexibility in treasury management as BTC trades near $81K.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/image.blockchain.news:443\/features\/8A6D364E10667B70266C559AAAD3793038EA7B225A572DDB5616E316563F53D8.jpg\" class=\"hero-image-link\"> <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"rounded hero-image\" src=\"https:\/\/image.blockchain.news:443\/features\/8A6D364E10667B70266C559AAAD3793038EA7B225A572DDB5616E316563F53D8.jpg\" alt=\"Samson Mow Supports BTC Sales by Strategy, Sparks Debate\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\"> <\/a> <\/figure>\n<p>Samson Mow, a well-known <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blockchain.news\/wiki\/bitcoin-a-peer-to-peer-electronic-cash-system-bitcoin-whitepaper\">Bitcoin<\/a> advocate and the CEO of JAN3, has weighed in on Strategy&#8217;s potential plans to sell portions of its Bitcoin (<a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/blockchain.news\/wiki\/list-satoshi-quote-on-trust\">BTC<\/a>) holdings. Speaking after comments by Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor during the company\u2019s Q1 earnings call, Mow defended the move, calling it a &#8220;strategic&#8221; decision that enhances flexibility. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Never selling limits optionality,&#8221; Mow stated on social media. &#8220;Public markets are war. In war, you need all available tools at your disposal.&#8221; His remarks follow Saylor&#8217;s suggestion that Strategy could sell a fraction of its BTC to fund dividends, inoculate the market, and demonstrate that such moves are within the company&#8217;s playbook.<\/p>\n<p>Strategy is the largest publicly traded Bitcoin treasury company, holding a staggering 818,334 BTC as of May 2026. With Bitcoin currently trading around $81,014, according to CoinMarketCap, the company&#8217;s holdings are valued at approximately $66.2 billion. However, Strategy&#8217;s average cost per Bitcoin is $75,537, meaning the company is only slightly in profit at current price levels.<\/p>\n<h2>Market Impact and Debate<\/h2>\n<p>The possibility of Strategy selling Bitcoin has sparked debate among market participants. On one hand, some analysts argue that even small sales from such a large holder could weigh on spot prices. On the other hand, Mow and others emphasize the value of maintaining flexibility in a volatile market. &#8220;A company with real optionality is hard to game,&#8221; Mow explained, adding that rigid strategies hand an advantage to short sellers and arbitrageurs.<\/p>\n<p>Saylor echoed this sentiment during the earnings call, stating that BTC\u2019s price appreciation of just 2.3% annually would allow the company to fund dividends indefinitely. This approach, he noted, could ensure long-term shareholder returns without requiring Strategy to sell additional stock or significantly alter its Bitcoin holdings.<\/p>\n<h2>Strategic Shift from &#8220;Never Sell&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>Saylor\u2019s willingness to sell Bitcoin represents a strategic pivot from the company\u2019s earlier stance of &#8220;never selling&#8221; its BTC. Previously, Strategy had funded its purchases through a mix of corporate debt and equity issuance, which drew criticism from some investors over concerns about leverage and shareholder dilution. The latest comments suggest a more balanced approach to treasury management, integrating Bitcoin sales as a tool for operational flexibility.<\/p>\n<h2>Broader Implications for Bitcoin Market<\/h2>\n<p>As Bitcoin remains 1.13% lower over the past 24 hours at $81,014, any major liquidation by Strategy could amplify price volatility. The company\u2019s sheer scale in BTC holdings makes it a critical player in the market, and its actions are closely monitored by traders. <\/p>\n<p>Mow, who has previously advised El Salvador on its Bitcoin adoption strategy and is a vocal proponent of financial sovereignty through BTC, framed the discussion as part of a broader narrative about Bitcoin\u2019s integration into institutional finance. &#8220;Optionality is about survival in tough markets,&#8221; he said, emphasizing that flexibility is key for companies navigating both crypto and traditional financial ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, Strategy\u2019s future actions on Bitcoin sales will likely serve as a litmus test for how major corporate holders can balance market influence with internal financial goals. For now, traders will watch closely to see if the company&#8217;s &#8220;strategic&#8221; rhetoric translates into tangible moves.<\/p>\n<p><span><i>Image source: Shutterstock<\/i><\/span> <!-- Divider --> <!-- Author info END --> <!-- Divider --> <a href=\"https:\/\/blockchain.news\/\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Caroline Bishop May 07, 2026 16:57 Samson Mow defends Strategy&#8217;s potential Bitcoin sales, citing flexibility in treasury management as BTC trades near $81K. Samson Mow, a well-known Bitcoin advocate and the CEO of JAN3, has weighed in on Strategy&#8217;s potential plans to sell portions of its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings. 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