Strategy Increases STRC Dividends to 11.5% Amid Market Volatility

MicroStrategy (Strategy), led by Michael Saylor, continues to strengthen its position in the digital asset market through diversification of financial instruments. This week, dividends on preferred shares STRC (“Stretch”) were increased by 25 basis points to 11.5% annually. This is the seventh dividend increase since STRC trading began in July 2025, reflecting the company’s strategic approach to providing stable income for investors.

Another dividend increase for STRC and its stabilizing role

Perpetual preferred shares STRC are designed to pay monthly cash dividends. The automatic dividend recalculation mechanism each month is created to keep the share price near the nominal value of $100, minimizing price volatility. During the February downturn in the cryptocurrency market, when prices temporarily fell below the target level, the dividend increase was a natural adjustment. STRC closed on Friday exactly at $100, confirming the effectiveness of this value protection mechanism.

The company positions STRC as a short-term savings account with high yields, intended for investors seeking a stable cash flow. The regular dividend increases demonstrate MicroStrategy’s commitment to maintaining the attractiveness of this financial instrument for its investor base.

MSTR faces a tough period while STRC remains stable

The contrast between the two classes of MicroStrategy shares was especially noticeable in February. The company’s common shares, traded under the ticker MSTR, fell 14% over the month, marking their eighth consecutive monthly decline. This series of losses directly correlates with the drop in Bitcoin’s price, which also decreased by nearly 20% during the same period.

This correlation reflects MicroStrategy’s strategic choice, under Saylor’s leadership, to heavily invest in the company’s Bitcoin treasury. While common shares bear the full risk of this strategic positioning, preferred shares STRC serve as a buffer for conservative investors seeking exposure to the company without extreme volatility.

Cryptocurrency market shows signs of recovery

In the broader market, activity is picking up. Bitcoin broke through the $70,000 mark (current price is $70.43K) and maintained most of its gains after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a five-day pause in strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure. This geopolitical development created a short-term optimistic scenario for the digital asset market.

Altcoins showed synchronized growth: Ethereum, Solana, and Dogecoin each increased by about 5%. On traditional markets, stocks of crypto-related mining companies rose along with broader stock indices. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq each gained approximately 1.2%.

Analysts point to key factors that will determine the next move. If oil prices and the situation with shipping through the Strait of Hormuz stabilize, Bitcoin could retest the $74,000–76,000 range. However, if geopolitical tensions escalate, prices could retreat to the mid-range of around $60,000. Thus, further developments depend on external factors beyond purely crypto cycles.