MicroStrategy’s 11.5% STRC Shares Fuel $7B Bitcoin Buying Spree
MicroStrategy spent over $7 billion on Bitcoin in early 2026 and now holds 761,068 BTC worth about $57 billion, trailing BlackRock by just 21,111 coins (roughly $1.5 billion). Preferred equity STRC shares yield 11.5% and funded $283 million of a 4,000-BTC purchase.
1. Aggressive Bitcoin Accumulation
MicroStrategy deployed over $7 billion to acquire Bitcoin in the first two-and-a-half months of 2026, accumulating a total of 761,068 BTC valued at approximately $57 billion at an average cost of $75,696 per coin.
2. Closing in on BlackRock
The company’s holdings now trail BlackRock’s 782,179 BTC stash by just 21,111 coins, a gap of about $1.5 billion at current market prices, underscoring the intensifying competition between the two leading corporate buyers.
3. STRC Preferred Equity Instrument
Preferred equity shares known as STRC have been pivotal, offering an 11.5% variable dividend yield and no maturity date; issuances raised $283 million for a 4,000-BTC purchase and financed 75% of a recent $1.5 billion acquisition.