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Strategy shares fall 36% YTD as bitcoin sales fund dividends and reserves amid paused accumulation.

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17 Aug 2026
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Strategy's shares dropped 36% year-to-date, underperforming the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, as the company paused bitcoin purchases and sold some holdings to fund preferred dividends and build a $4.8 billion dollar reserve. The company holds 840,447 BTC at an average cost above current prices, creating a nearly $10 billion unrealized loss. Strategy's shift from accumulation to capital management, including share buybacks and dividend funding through stock sales, signals a cautious approach amid bitcoin price volatility. Investors will watch for resumed bitcoin buying, use of remaining sales capacity, and changes in the stock buyback program as key indicators moving forward.

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