Strategy, a company focused on bitcoin treasury management, has announced a 25 basis point increase in the annual dividend for its preferred STRC series, raising it to 11.5%. This decision was made under the leadership of Executive Chairman Michael Saylor.
The STRC shares have maintained a stable trading range around $100, reflecting the company’s strategy to provide steady income. This marks the seventh dividend increase since the STRC series began trading in July 2025.
In contrast, the common stock of Strategy, identified by the ticker MSTR, has experienced significant challenges. MSTR concluded February with its eighth consecutive monthly decline, dropping 14% as the price of bitcoin fell nearly 20% during the same period.
STRC is designed as a perpetual preferred stock, offering monthly cash distributions to investors. The dividend rate is adjusted monthly to align the shares with their $100 par value and mitigate price volatility. Although STRC closed at $100 on Friday, its price dipped below this level at times during February, prompting the recent increase in payouts.
Market analysts have suggested that a potential bottom for bitcoin may be approaching, particularly when measured against gold. Historical trends indicate that bitcoin bear markets typically last between 12 to 13 months, which could imply a prolonged downturn until late 2026 if valued in USD.
- Analysts from Mercado Bitcoin have indicated that a bitcoin market bottom could be nearing, possibly as soon as next month when priced in gold.
- The historical duration of bitcoin bear markets suggests a potential downturn lasting until late 2026 if measured in USD.
- Factors such as global uncertainty, rising tensions, and a shift of capital into gold have contributed to bitcoin’s recent weakness relative to gold.
Strategy has raised the dividend for its STRC preferred shares to 11.5%, while its common stock MSTR continues to decline amid falling bitcoin prices. Analysts suggest a potential market bottom for bitcoin may be approaching, influenced by historical trends and market conditions.