Massive Bitcoin Sale Redirects Capital
Strategy offloaded $105 million worth of bitcoin, according to CoinDesk, representing the company's second-largest sale of 2026. The divestment came after a five-week pause in purchasing activity, during which the firm had concentrated on building its dollar reserves rather than accumulating additional cryptocurrency holdings.
The 1,638 bitcoin sale marks a significant shift in Strategy's approach to capital deployment. The proceeds were split equally, with half directed toward preferred dividend payments and the remaining portion—approximately $52.5 million—allocated to repurchasing the company's preferred STRC stock, according to Decrypt. This marks the second STRC buyback in as many weeks.
Strengthened Cash Position and Stock Repurchases
The bitcoin sale contributed to Strategy's growing dollar reserves, which now stand at $4 billion, according to Decrypt. The company's strategic pivot reflects a dual focus: maintaining substantial fiat liquidity while simultaneously returning capital to shareholders through dividends and equity repurchases.
In a separate development reported by CoinDesk, Strategy also raised $290.6 million through sales of common stock during the same period. The combination of bitcoin liquidation and equity issuance underscores the company's emphasis on flexible capital allocation and shareholder returns over the short term, even as it maintains a substantial cryptocurrency portfolio.
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