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Strategy’s STRC Stock Surge Could Fund New Bitcoin Purchases

Shares of Strategy linked to its preferred stock program, known as STRC Preferred Stock, have recently experienced strong trading activity, potentially giving the company additional capital to expand its Bitcoin holdings.

Tristan R.
By Tristan R.

Senior Author · March 8, 2026

2 min
Key takeaways
Shares of Strategy linked to its preferred stock program, known as STRC Preferred Stock , have recently experienced strong trading activity, potentially giving the company additional capital to expand its Bitcoin holdings.
Strategy , led by executive chairman Michael Saylor , already controls roughly $50 billion worth of Bitcoin, the largest reserve held by a publicly traded company.
The STRC instrument was introduced in July 2025 as an income-focused preferred share designed to raise funds specifically for the firm’s Bitcoin acquisition plan.

Shares of Strategy linked to its preferred stock program, known as STRC Preferred Stock, have recently experienced strong trading activity, potentially giving the company additional capital to expand its Bitcoin holdings.

Strategy, led by executive chairman Michael Saylor, already controls roughly $50 billion worth of Bitcoin, the largest reserve held by a publicly traded company. The STRC instrument was introduced in July 2025 as an income-focused preferred share designed to raise funds specifically for the firm’s Bitcoin acquisition plan.

The initial offering generated approximately $2.521 billion in gross proceeds. After expenses, the company reported about $2.474 billion in net funds, which were used to purchase 21,021 BTC at an average price near $117,256.

STRC price performance in the past month

Trading Surge Could Unlock $300 Million for Bitcoin

Recent trading activity suggests the program could generate additional capital. Market data indicates roughly $777 million in total STRC trading volume this week, with most transactions occurring above the $100 par value.

STRC ATM analysis.

Estimates suggest this activity could produce around $302 million in proceeds. Based on recent price ranges, that amount could allow Strategy to acquire roughly 4,300 BTC.

The company’s next regulatory filing is expected to clarify whether the recent surge will translate into a new large-scale Bitcoin purchase.

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Tristan R.
Tristan R.

8+ years covering crypto markets, macro, and geopolitics. Previously at Decrypt and CoinDesk. Focused on the intersection of digital assets and traditional finance.

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