MicroStrategy’s primary mechanism for funding Bitcoin purchases has "turned back on" as of May 11, 2026. This typically signals a period of aggressive buying that historically drives up the price of Bitcoin.
The company uses two main "engines" to raise capital for Bitcoin acquisitions:
STRC Preferred Stock: This is the primary tool. When STRC trades at or above its par value (100), the company ramps up purchases. It just reclaimed this level for the first time since mid-April.
MSTR Common Stock: New shares are issued via at-the-market offerings to raise additional cash.
The "Saylor" Strategy: Michael Saylor is prioritizing STRC because it increases "Bitcoin per share" for MSTR holders more effectively than common stock issuance.
Massive Scale: In a single two-week period in April, the company bought $3.5 billion worth of Bitcoin, coinciding with a 16% surge in Bitcoin's price.
Financial Obligations: MicroStrategy now has roughly $8.5 billion in STRC outstanding, carrying an 11.5% dividend (approx. $1 billion in annual interest costs).
