Strategy Bitcoin Investment Sells $500M Stock for Bitcoin

Strategy Bitcoin Investment strengthens its BTC position with a $500M preferred stock issuance, offering a 10% dividend to institutional investors.

This move highlights Strategy Bitcoin Investment’s ongoing effort to raise capital for Bitcoin acquisitions, aligning with the broader trend of corporate BTC adoption amid fluctuating market conditions.

Strategy Bitcoin Investment Strengthens With $500M Stock Issuance

Strategy Bitcoin Investment is ramping up its BTC acquisition strategy by launching a $500 million perpetual preferred stock issuance. The new stock, named Series A Perpetual Strife (STRF), is designed for institutional investors and offers a fixed 10% annual dividend. Each share is priced at $100, with quarterly dividend payments beginning June 30, 2025.

Unlike previous fundraising rounds, STRF stock prioritizes cash dividends and does not include voting rights. In cases where dividends are delayed, interest accrues at an additional 1% per year, with a cap of 18%. This structure reinforces Strategy Bitcoin Investment’s commitment to leveraging financial markets for Bitcoin accumulation.

Institutional Backing and Market Impact

The Strategy Bitcoin Investment initiative has secured backing from major financial institutions such as Morgan Stanley, Barclays, Citigroup, and Moelis & Company. This offering is registered under the SEC’s shelf registration process, ensuring compliance and transparency.

Despite previous aggressive acquisitions, Strategy Bitcoin Investment’s recent BTC purchases have slowed, with its latest acquisition totaling only 130 BTC for $10.7 million. This conservative approach contrasts with Metaplanet, often dubbed “Asia’s Strategy,” which recentlybought 150 BTC for $12.5 million, surpassing Strategy’s latest buy.

Even though Strategy Bitcoin Investment’s stock price dipped following the announcement, the company remains committed to strengthening its BTC holdings, now totaling 499,226 BTC—the largest stash among public companies.

List of 15 public companies that own the most Bitcoin globally according to Bitcoin Treasuries by BiTBO statistics, screenshot on March 18, 2025.

Michael Saylor’s Long-Term Vision for Strategy Bitcoin Investment

Speaking at the Future Proof Citywide event in Miami, Michael Saylor addressed Bitcoin’s recent market fluctuations, linking them to macroeconomic uncertainty, shifting interest rate expectations, and broader market corrections. However, he reaffirmed Strategy Bitcoin Investment’s commitment to long-term BTC accumulation, stating:

“When that flips, I think Bitcoin will rip forward with a vengeance.”

Despite market headwinds, Strategy Bitcoin Investment continues to solidify its position as the leading corporate Bitcoin holder, leveraging capital markets to increase BTC reserves as a core treasury asset.