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MicroStrategy shifts from preferred shares to common stock to fund Bitcoin buys.

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05 Oct 2026, 02:01 WIB
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MicroStrategy shifts from preferred shares to common stock to fund Bitcoin buys.

MicroStrategy has stopped issuing its preferred STRC shares, which raised nearly $2 billion in May, and is now funding Bitcoin purchases primarily through common stock sales and cash reserves. This shift reflects a change in strategy amid market conditions, aiming for more shareholder engagement but causing slower Bitcoin accumulation. Critics like Peter Schiff note that STRC shares trading near par value limit new funding via preferred shares, while CEO Michael Saylor highlights STRC's reduced volatility as a benefit for income investors. The company holds a $5.02 billion reserve to cover dividends, but the future funding approach will be clearer with upcoming filings, which investors and the market will watch closely as a signal of institutional Bitcoin confidence.

MicroStrategy's funding shift away from STRC shares to common stock sales and cash reserves is notable. For readers following the broader cryptocurrency market, here is Pluang's market snapshot as of Oct 05, 2026 06:21 WIB: out of 50 major cryptocurrencies, 31 rose and 17 fell. Among them, GRT rose 4.97% to Rp529 with 82% sell orders, ONE fell 4.12% to Rp43 with 56% sell orders, and XTZ rose 3.68% to Rp5,945 with 74% sell orders.

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