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Story: MicroStrategy Holds STRC’s 11.5% Yield as $380M Daily Volume Shows Investor Appetite

By Maheen Hernandez

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Vote Coming on Payment Schedule. But there's a twist. MicroStrategy wants to change how often it pays.

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Bitcoin Predictions All Over the Map. Bitcoin forecasts for May 2026 are basically everywhere. Some analysts see strength ahead.

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MicroStrategy isn't budging on its dividend. The company said it's keeping STRC preferred shares at an 11.

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The announcement comes as STRC pulls in serious trading action. Daily volume now tops $380 million, a figure that shows institutional money is paying attention.

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But there's a twist. MicroStrategy wants to change how often it pays. Right now, dividends go out monthly.

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Both MSTR and STRC shareholders need to say yes. Management seems confident it can keep raising money to support more frequent payouts.

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The structure isn't without critics. Peter Schiff has called STRC a potential scam, warning that rising dividend obligations could force liquidations if Bitcoin doesn't keep…

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Bitcoin forecasts for May 2026 are basically everywhere. Some analysts see strength ahead. Others warn about pullback risks tied to macro factors—rates, inflation, the usual…

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The $380 million daily volume says something, though. Investors—both institutional and retail—are treating STRC as a real income vehicle. That's not nothing.

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But the controversy remains. Skeptics see pitfalls. Advocates see Bitcoin appreciation and digital credit adoption as long-term supports.

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The outcome depends on two things: Bitcoin's trajectory and MicroStrategy's ability to raise capital without diluting existing holders into oblivion.

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The proposal for twice-monthly payments adds complexity. It suggests MicroStrategy is preparing for sustained interest and wants to optimize returns.

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Read also: Bitcoin ETF Inflows Hit $2B in April as BTC Rally Fuels Investor Appetite

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As the vote nears, the market is watching. The decision will probably shape MicroStrategy's future financial moves and its ability to keep investors on board amid Bitcoin's swings.

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STRC's trading volume underscores its appeal among income-seeking investors. That acceptance, despite some skepticism, shows growing trust in MicroStrategy's approach.

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