As of late 2024, twelve U.S. states have disclosed holdings in Strategy, formerly known as MicroStrategy, through their state pension funds or treasuries. Bitcoin analyst Julian Fahrer reported on February 17 that these holdings collectively amount to $330 million.
California Leads with Largest Holdings
Among the states, California has the highest exposure. The California State Teachers Retirement System holds 285,785 shares valued at $83 million, while the California Public Employees’ Retirement System owns 264,713 shares worth approximately $76 million.
California’s pension funds also have significant investments in Coinbase (COIN), holding over $155 million worth of stock.
Other Major State Investments
Florida’s retirement fund owns 160,470 shares of Strategy, valued at $46 million, while Wisconsin’s investment board holds 100,957 shares worth $29 million. Additionally, North Carolina, New Jersey, Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Texas, and Utah also have Strategy stock in their public investment portfolios.
Strategy’s Growth and Market Performance
Strategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin with 478,740 BTC worth $46 billion, has seen its stock price surge by 16.5% in early 2025. Over the past year, its value has increased by an impressive 383%, significantly outperforming the broader crypto market’s 62% growth.
Following its rebranding to Strategy on February 5, the company has continued to position itself as a key player in Bitcoin-focused investments, attracting growing interest from institutional investors and pension funds.
