On June 29, 2026, Strategy Inc., the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin treasury company, unveiled a comprehensive Digital Credit Capital Framework. The Board of Directors simultaneously authorized a BTC Monetization Program allowing selective sales of Bitcoin.
This announcement marks a significant evolution in Strategy’s capital management approach, balancing its core Bitcoin accumulation strategy with enhanced tools for liquidity, credit quality, and shareholder value creation.
Under the framework, Strategy has already increased its USD Reserve to $2.55 billion, representing 17.4 months of dividend coverage. The reserve is ring-fenced exclusively for dividends and interest payments and will be maintained at a minimum of 12 months. Combined with $1.25 billion in potential BTC monetization capacity, total dividend coverage now stands at $3.80 billion, or approximately 25.9 months.
Framework Overview and USD Reserve Policy
The Digital Credit Capital Framework is designed to strengthen Strategy’s various series of preferred securities—collectively known as Digital Credit Securities, enhance market liquidity, preserve long-term Bitcoin exposure, and support sustained value creation. It consists of five key components: a Board-approved USD Reserve policy, a revised STRC dividend policy, a Digital Credit Securities repurchase program, a Class A common stock repurchase program, and the BTC Monetization Program.
As of June 28, 2026, Strategy’s USD Reserve stands at approximately $2.55 billion, including expected cash proceeds from shares sold under its at-the-market (ATM) offering program that had not yet been settled.
This policy reflects a disciplined approach to capital preservation. By maintaining substantial cash reserves backed by selective Bitcoin monetization, Strategy aims to reduce reliance on equity dilution and provide a buffer against market volatility, while keeping Bitcoin as its primary treasury reserve asset.
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Strategy Inc. remains the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, with 847,363 BTC on its balance sheet as of late June 2026. The holdings were acquired at an average cost of approximately $75,651 per coin, for a total investment exceeding $64 billion. At current market prices near $60,000, the treasury is valued at roughly $51 billion, leaving the company with an unrealized losses of roughly $13 billion on its position.
BTC Monetization Program, Dividend Adjustments, and Repurchase Authorizations
The newly authorized BTC Monetization Program allows Strategy to sell Bitcoin from time to time exclusively for three primary purposes. First, to generate up to $1.25 billion specifically to fund or build the USD Reserve. Second, to cover preferred stock dividends and interest expense as they come due, or to replenish the USD Reserve afterward—particularly when management deems BTC sales more advantageous than issuing Class A common stock or pursuing other capital markets transactions. Third, to finance repurchases of Digital Credit Securities or Class A common stock, including associated taxes, fees, and transaction expenses.
In tandem with the framework, Strategy raised the regular dividend rate on its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (“STRC”) to 12.00% per annum. The increase applies to semi-monthly periods with record dates on or after July 1, 2026, and does not affect any previously declared but unpaid dividends.
Management’s stated corporate objective is for STRC to trade over time in a range of approximately $99 to $100, close to its $100 price target, enhancing stability and appeal for income-focused investors. STRC has recently fallen to as low as $72.30, down over 28% from its par value.
To further bolster capital flexibility, the Board authorized two separate $1.0 billion repurchase programs. The first covers outstanding Digital Credit Securities, including STRC, 10.00% Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock (“STRF”), 10.00% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred Stock (“STRD”), and 8.00% Series A Perpetual Strike Preferred Stock (“STRK”). The second targets Class A common stock ($MSTR). These repurchases are designed for opportunistic execution during market dislocations and will not be funded from the protected USD Reserve.
Strategy also reiterated its commitment to disciplined use of common equity issuance, particularly when the stock trades at 0.99x market net asset value (mNAV) per share.
This multi-layered approach—cash reserves, targeted BTC sales, higher dividends, and buyback authority—creates a robust toolkit for active capital management without compromising the company’s long-term Bitcoin-centric philosophy.
Strategic Implications, Executive Perspectives, and Forward Outlook
The framework represents Strategy’s transition from a primarily one-way capital issuance model to a more dynamic, active capital management operation. These measures position Strategy with substantial buffers amid ongoing Bitcoin market dynamics. The company continues to hold a dominant Bitcoin position while scaling its Digital Credit ecosystem, which has seen strong demand and liquidity for products like STRC.
Analysts and investors will monitor how management executes the BTC Monetization Program in practice—whether sales remain minimal and opportunistic or expand under certain conditions. The framework’s success will likely depend on maintaining Bitcoin per share growth while delivering reliable returns through Digital Credit instruments.
As markets digest the details, the focus will remain on execution and the balance between innovation in credit products and unwavering commitment to long-term Bitcoin holdings.
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