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Strategy STRC ETF Sells Bitcoin to Fund Dividends

Created at 31 May · 8:13 PM3 sources↑ Market-relevant3 events
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The Strategy STRC ETF sold 32 bitcoin for $2.5 million to fund its preferred stock dividends, marking one of the firm's few disclosed bitcoin liquidations since August 2020. The ETF has maintained an 11.5% dividend yield.

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Key Numbers

32bitcoin sold
$2.5 millionproceeds from bitcoin sale
$77,135average bitcoin sale price
843,706total bitcoin holdings
11.5%Strategy STRC ETF dividend yield
4 monthsconsecutive months of stable dividend
$100par value of preferred stock

Who's Involved

Strategy STRC ETF
Sold bitcoin to fund preferred stock dividends
Strategy
Firm that holds 843,706 BTC and initiated the sale
Strategy STRC ETF Sells Bitcoin to Fund Dividends

↳ Why This Matters

The Strategy STRC ETF has maintained a consistent 11.5% dividend yield on its preferred stock, which trades near its $100 par value. This recent sale of bitcoin, though small relative to its holdings, indicates the firm's strategy to liquidate digital assets to meet its dividend obligations.

Key facts

  • Strategy STRC ETF sold 32 bitcoin between May 26-31, 2026.
  • The sale generated $2.5 million at an average price of $77,135 per bitcoin.
  • This marks one of the firm's few disclosed bitcoin liquidations since August 2020.
  • The ETF has maintained an 11.5% dividend yield for four consecutive months.
  • The preferred stock is trading near its $100 par value.

The Strategy STRC ETF has maintained a consistent 11.5% dividend yield on its preferred stock, which trades near its $100 par value. This recent sale of bitcoin, though small relative to its holdings, indicates the firm's strategy to liquidate digital assets to meet its dividend obligations.

Frequently asked questions

The ETF sold 32 bitcoin to generate $2.5 million to fund its preferred stock dividends.

The ETF sold 32 bitcoin at an average price of $77,135 per coin.

The Strategy STRC ETF has maintained its dividend at 11.5% for the fourth consecutive month.

The preferred stock remains near its $100 par value.

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How It Developed

1 Jun · 12:19 PM
Strategy STRC ETF sold 32 bitcoin for $2.5M to fund preferred stock dividends, marking a rare liquidation.
Bitcoin.com News via PiQSuite
1 Jun · 10:37 AM
Strategy STRC maintained its 11.5% dividend for a fourth consecutive month, balancing yield, issuance, and bitcoin acquisition.
CoinDesk via PiQSuite
31 May · 8:03 PM
A farmer's father reportedly earned 11.5% on Strategy STRC shares, sparking debate about Bitcoin's purpose.
Bitcoin.com News via PiQSuite

Sources

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Strategy STRC Pays Farmer's Father 11.5% Yield, Critics Call It a Bitcoin Bait and Switchm.piqsuite.com
T1
Strategy holds STRC dividend at 11.5% for fourth straight monthm.piqsuite.com
T1
Strategy Sells Bitcoin for First Time, Dumps 32 BTC to Fund Preferred Stock Dividendsm.piqsuite.com

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