Strategy, a leading publicly traded bitcoin holder, has maintained its 11.5% dividend rate for May on its perpetual preferred stock, STRC, marking the third consecutive month at this rate. The volume-weighted average price of $99.76 in April was sufficient to keep the dividend rate unchanged. Since its listing in July 2025 with a 9% dividend, STRC has experienced several increases, aiming to minimize volatility and keep its price near the $100 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 a return to $100 is anticipated soon based on historical trends. Meanwhile, MSTR common stock has shown signs of recovery, closing April at $165, up 33%, its first positive month in nine. After a 75% decline across eight consecutive losing months, this marks a significant turnaround. Bitcoin also saw a 12% increase in April, its best monthly performance since April 2025.
Furthermore, Strategy is exploring a shift to semi-monthly dividend payments for STRC to reduce volatility further.