A prominent treasury company focused on bitcoin investments has announced an increase in the dividend for its preferred series, STRC (Stretch). Under the leadership of Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the firm has raised the annualized payout by 25 basis points to an attractive 11.5%. This marks the seventh increase since the STRC began trading in July 2025.
The STRC is designed as a high-yield savings account with a short duration, appealing to investors seeking steady income. The company has strategically set the dividend rate each month to encourage STRC shares to trade around their $100 par value, which in turn helps reduce price volatility. Despite achieving stability with STRC, which continues to trade closely around $100, the firm’s common stock, MSTR, has struggled significantly due to recent declines in the bitcoin market.
February proved particularly challenging for MSTR, as it experienced an eighth consecutive monthly decline, falling 14% amid a nearly 20% drop in bitcoin prices. The performance of STRC has contrasted sharply with that of MSTR, exemplifying the volatility often seen in the cryptocurrency market.
The recent dividend boost reflects the firm’s commitment to maintaining investor interest in STRC, especially as it navigates a tumultuous market environment that has pressured traditional stock performance. With STRC closing at $100 on Friday, the decision to increase dividends aims to reassert confidence in the series amid a turbulent marketplace.
