Strategy buys $49.9m in bitcoin, total holdings hit 641k

Strategy, the largest corporate holder of bitcoin, has bought US$49.9 million worth of bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 641,692 coins now valued at over US$68 billion.

The company, which has faced limited capital-raising options due to a drop in its share price, used its at-the-market program for its STRC “Stretch” preferred stock for the first time to raise US$26.2 million for the latest purchase.

The majority of the remaining funds came from selling STRF “Strife” preferred shares.

Strategy shares rose 3.2% in premarket trading after bitcoin’s price climbed back above US$106,000.

🔗 Source: CoinDesk

🧠 Food for thought

Implications, context, and why it matters.

STRC and STRF preferred stock terms determine future dilution and bitcoin buying power

Strategy raised $26.2 million through its STRC at-the-market (ATM) program 1. The program has $4.2 billion in capacity and pays a 10.50% annual dividend 1. That dividend can change monthly to keep STRC trading near its $100 stated amount 1.
STRC holders carry a liquidation preference that resets each business day 1. It equals the greatest of the $100 stated amount, in certain issuance contexts the prior day’s last reported sale price, or the 10-day average last reported sale price 1.
STRF sits senior to STRC for dividends and payouts 1. If any STRF dividend is unpaid, STRC dividends stop 1. Strategy must meet STRF first, which can limit how it supports STRC for future fundraising to keep buying bitcoin at scale.

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