Strategy, the largest publicly traded holder of bitcoin, has maintained its dividend rate for STRC at 11.5% for May, marking the third consecutive month at this rate. The volume-weighted average price for April was $99.76, close enough to its par value of $100 to keep the rate unchanged. Since listing in July 2025 with a 9% dividend, STRC has seen several increases as the company aims to reduce volatility and keep the price near its par value.
Strategy positions STRC as a short-term, high-yield savings alternative, offering monthly cash distributions. Currently trading at $99.75, STRC has remained below par since April 15 but is expected to return to $100 next week based on historical patterns.
Meanwhile, MSTR common stock has shown signs of recovery, closing April at $165, a 33% increase and its first positive month in nine. After falling 75% across eight consecutive losing months from August 2025 to March 2026, the stock is recovering. Bitcoin also saw a 12% increase in April, its best monthly performance since April 2025.
Additionally, Strategy is considering shifting to semi-monthly dividend payments for STRC to further reduce volatility.