Michael Saylor’s Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, has increased the STRC monthly dividend to 11,50% in order to combat the sharp decline of the crypto markets and the renewed pressure on MSTR share prices.
The STRC dividend is increased during a market decline
Strategy has confirmed that STRC perpetual preferred shares will be paying an annual rate of 11.50% for the month of March 2026. This adjustment is a 25 basis-point rise from last month and comes in the wake of the rapid decline in Bitcoin’s price. Michael Saylor, the chairman of the company, announced the changes via social media. The update was then confirmed on the website.
STRC pays out each month to ensure that preferred shares are trading at close to $100. STRC is still at this same level, despite the fact that Bitcoin dropped nearly 20% in February. According to the company, monthly updates help reduce volatility while providing holders with a steady income.
STRC is a short duration instrument with a monthly cashflow and high yield. This is the seventh increase since July 2025, when trading started. Even though the overall markets for digital assets are weakening, demand continues to be attracted by this payout.
MSTR Stock Continues to Lose Streak
STRC’s increased payments come at a time when MSTR, Strategy’s stock is experiencing turbulence. In February, the shares fell 14%. This was their eighth consecutive monthly drop. Stocks are still far from their peak of late 2024, when they briefly traded at $540 in intraday trading hours.
This decline follows the fourth quarter 2025 results of the company, in which a loss net of $12.44 billion was reported. The market was impacted by the fact that revenue increased 1.9% compared to the prior year. Investors were impacted by both the numbers of earnings and Bitcoin’s continued decline, as it remains below Strategy’s average entry prices.
MSTR’s latest closing session was at $129.50. This is a significant drop from levels before the crypto-downturn. Stocks have been negatively affected by MSTR’s leveraged Bitcoin strategies, which depend on price appreciation over the long term.
Bitcoin Accumulation Continues Despite Drawdown
Strategie continues to purchase Bitcoins during market decline. In mid-February, the firm bought 592 BTC at an average cost of $66,286. The company now has 717.722 BTC in total, which marks its 100th acquisition. Now, the average price of a coin is $76,020.
Saylor revealed a tracker that shows the Treasury valued at approximately $48 billion in 2026. Update also revealed an unrealized $6.5 billion loss as Bitcoin is trading well below the cost basis of the company. He said that another weekly buy may come, saying that the company maintains a longer-term strategy even when under stress.
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Strategy had stated that they could still pay all their debts if Bitcoin dropped to $8,000. The company is no longer using common stock to fund its Treasury program, but instead prefers preferred capital. The executives said that this structure could play a greater role in the coming year, as long as there is continued market volatility.
STRC demand grows as strategy adjusts capital approach
Phong Le, CEO of STRC, told investors STRC perpetual preferred offerings and STRC raised $7 billion in the last year. This he said represented approximately one third of the total preferred market. As it decreases its reliance on sales of common equity, the company plans to issue additional preferred shares.
STRC’s steady return is a key element in this strategy. The latest rate of 11.50% is intended to promote trading stability. STRC remained stable at $100 Friday while MSTR was under pressure due to the ongoing decline in Bitcoin.
Peter Schiff, an experienced Bitcoin critic and strategist, said that the market gives investors plenty of time to “sell above $65,000”. He warned, however, that some holders may be too confident about future highs, or “ride down” with Strategy BTC.
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