Strategy Buys $2.54B in Bitcoin Eyes Dividend Changes
What to Know
- Strategy bought 34,164 BTC for $2.54B, pushing total holdings to 815,061 BTC.
- The company reported a 9.5% BTC yield in 2026, showing strong performance so far.
- Strategy plans to shift STRC dividends to semi-monthly payouts to improve stability and demand.
Strategy, one of the world’s largest corporate holders of Bitcoin, has made another massive move by purchasing 34,164 BTC worth about $2.54 billion. This marks one of its biggest acquisitions to date and signals continued confidence in Bitcoin despite recent market pauses.
The company bought the Bitcoin at an average price of around $74,395 per coin. With this latest purchase, Strategy’s total Bitcoin holdings have reached 815,061 BTC, acquired for approximately $61.56 billion at an average price of $75,527 per BTC. At the time of writing, BTC is trading at around $75,204, a 6% growth from last week.
Growing Bitcoin Bet
This latest buy is Strategy’s third-largest purchase ever and its biggest weekly addition since November 2024. The move didn’t come as a surprise, as Executive Chairman Michael Saylor had hinted at another large-scale purchase earlier.
Interestingly, the purchase comes at a time when Bitcoin has been trading around the $75,000 level, after briefly touching near $78,000. The market has slowed down slightly, but large players like Strategy and Bitcoin ETFs continue to accumulate, expecting long-term growth. Strategy also reported a Bitcoin yield of 9.5% year-to-date in 2026, showing that its aggressive approach is paying off so far.
Funded by Investor Demand
To fund this purchase, Strategy raised money through its preferred stock offering called STRC and its common stock MSTR. The company sold 21.7 million STRC shares worth $2.17 billion and added another $366 million through MSTR stock sales.
The demand for STRC has been especially strong. Investors have been attracted to its 11.5% annual dividend, which has created consistent buying interest, especially around dividend dates. As of now, STRC has grown significantly, with total value reaching billions, showing that investors are willing to back Strategy’s Bitcoin-focused strategy.
Dividend Plan Set for Change
In a new development, Strategy is now proposing a change to how it pays dividends on STRC. Instead of paying monthly dividends, the company plans to move to semi-monthly (twice a month) payments. Importantly, this change will not affect the total annual dividend or the 11.5% rate. The goal is to improve how the stock behaves in the market.
According to Saylor, the shift is designed to:
- Stabilize price movements
- Reduce sharp ups and downs around dividend dates
- Improve liquidity
- Increase overall demand for STRC
Voting on this proposal is expected to close on June 8, and if approved, the first new-style dividend payment could begin around July 15. Despite ongoing dilution from new share sales, Strategy’s main stock, MSTR, has remained strong. It recently traded above $165 and has gained more than 30% over the past week, reflecting investor confidence. MSTR continues to act as a key support for Strategy’s funding model, helping the company raise capital while continuing to accumulate Bitcoin.
Bigger Picture
Strategy’s latest move shows a clear pattern: raise capital, buy Bitcoin, and repeat. With Bitcoin prices holding steady and large investors continuing to accumulate, the company is doubling down on its long-term belief in BTC. At the same time, the proposed dividend changes show that Strategy is also thinking about making its financial products more stable and attractive to investors.
With over 815,000 BTC in its treasury, Strategy remains the largest publicly listed Bitcoin holder in the world, and its actions continue to influence both market sentiment and institutional adoption of crypto.
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