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STRC’s Correlation with Bitcoin Hits All-Time High: Why Has STRC’s Fixed Income Narrative Broken Down?

STRC’s Correlation with Bitcoin Hits All-Time High: Why Has STRC’s Fixed Income Narrative Broken Down?

The 90-day correlation coefficient between Strategy Preferred Shares (STRC) and Bitcoin has climbed to 0.70, marking a new all-time high. This simultaneous 23% decline reflects not only a weakening of stable income characteristics, but also highlights deeper challenges in the financing model.

The $1.5 Billion Liquidation Chain Reaction: How STRC Forced Liquidations Impacted the BTC Market

The $1.5 Billion Liquidation Chain Reaction: How STRC Forced Liquidations Impacted the BTC Market

STRC’s leverage crisis triggered $1.501 billion in liquidations across the market, sending the Fear Index plummeting to 12. This article breaks down the transmission chain from STRC to MSTR to BTC and analyzes its impact on the market.

Strategy Adds 520 Bitcoins: As the Buy-and-Hold Flywheel Slows Down, Can the Dividend Coverage Model Hold Up?

Strategy Adds 520 Bitcoins: As the Buy-and-Hold Flywheel Slows Down, Can the Dividend Coverage Model Hold Up?

Strategy acquires an additional 520 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 847,363 BTC and raising its cash reserves to $1.4 billion. However, the dividend coverage period has now extended to nearly 10 months, and STRC preferred shares have fallen below $84.

Blog Team06/23/2026

Saylor Posts "Dot" Chart: The 112th Bitcoin Buy Signal in Strategy’s History?

Saylor Posts "Dot" Chart: The 112th Bitcoin Buy Signal in Strategy’s History?

On June 21, Michael Saylor posted a "dot" update—a move that, according to historical patterns, often signals an upcoming Bitcoin purchase by MicroStrategy. In this article, we review all 112 of their previous acquisitions and analyze the risks of leveraged strategies in the context of STRC trading at a 13% discount.

Blog Team06/22/2026

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STRC In-Depth Analysis: How Strategy Uses Perpetual Preferred Shares to Build a Bitcoin Financing Cycle

STRC In-Depth Analysis: How Strategy Uses Perpetual Preferred Shares to Build a Bitcoin Financing Cycle

This article breaks down the capital flow logic behind STRC, analyzing how the token purchase schedule impacts market structure, preferred stock dividend pressure, and the sustainability limits of the system.

Blog Team05/18/2026

STRC Preferred Shares Explained: How the Bond Market Is Becoming a Bitcoin Magnet and Reshaping Structural Buying Mechanisms

STRC Preferred Shares Explained: How the Bond Market Is Becoming a Bitcoin Magnet and Reshaping Structural Buying Mechanisms

In-depth Analysis of Strategy’s STRC Preferred Shares: Converting Fixed-Income Capital into Bitcoin Buying Pressure, Surpassing ETFs with 818,000 BTC Held—A Deep Dive into Financing Logic, Supply Suppression Effects, and Potential Risk Scenarios

Blog Team04/29/2026

Examining Strategy’s Bitcoin Financing Flywheel Through STRC Preferred Shares: Operational Logic and Potential Risks

Examining Strategy’s Bitcoin Financing Flywheel Through STRC Preferred Shares: Operational Logic and Potential Risks

STRC Preferred Shares See $1.57 Billion in Single-Day Trading, Fueling Strategy’s Acquisition of Nearly 30,000 BTC in 48 Hours. Analyzing STRC’s Financing Structure, the Bitcoin Flywheel Effect, and Potential Risks.

Blog Team04/16/2026

Strategy Breaks Streak of Consecutive BTC Purchases: Structural Shift from Debt Leverage to Dividend-Driven Approach

Strategy Breaks Streak of Consecutive BTC Purchases: Structural Shift from Debt Leverage to Dividend-Driven Approach

Strategy pauses consecutive Bitcoin purchases for 13 weeks, holding 762,099 BTC. Analyzing the STRC preferred share mechanism reveals signals and risks in its financing model transition.

Blog Team03/31/2026

Strive and Tuttle Jointly File for Digital Credit ETF (DGCR), Focusing on Bitcoin Corporate Preferred Stocks STRC and SATA

Strive and Tuttle Jointly File for Digital Credit ETF (DGCR), Focusing on Bitcoin Corporate Preferred Stocks STRC and SATA

Strive and Tuttle Capital have filed with the SEC to launch the Digital Credit ETF (DGCR), which will invest in Strategy’s STRC and Strive’s SATA preferred shares. This article reviews the product structure, dividend mechanism, and potential impact.

Blog Team03/31/2026