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Ten Thousand Words Decoding STRC: Strategy's New Magic Trick to Make Money and Buy Coins

This article provides an in-depth analysis of STRC, a preferred share issued by MicroStrategy (MSTR) as part of its Bitcoin treasury strategy. STRC is a yield-bearing instrument designed to trade near its $100 face value, currently offering an 11.5% annual dividend paid monthly. The dividend rate is dynamically adjusted to maintain this price target. The core mechanism involves using demand for STRC to generate structural buying pressure for Bitcoin. When STRC trades at $100, MicroStrategy issues new shares via an At-The-Market (ATM) offering and uses the proceeds to buy BTC. To maintain a stable leverage ratio (currently ~33%), the company simultaneously issues new MSTR common shares (when its most diluted NAV is above 1x) to buy additional BTC. Roughly, every $1 of new STRC issuance can lead to ~$3 of BTC purchases. The structure splits Bitcoin exposure into two risk tranches: STRC holders receive stable, lower-volatility yield, while MSTR shareholders capture the remaining upside and volatility. The primary goal is to increase the bitcoin-per-share (BPS) ratio over time, benefiting MSTR shareholders. Key risks include STRC's price potentially dropping 5-10% during market stress (though arbitrage typically pulls it back toward par), and a prolonged Bitcoin bear market which could pressure the structure over many years by depleting the company's dollar reserves used for dividend payments. The article contrasts STRC with failed algorithmic stablecoin UST, highlighting fundamental differences in structure, sustainability, and the lack of a reflexive "death spiral" mechanism. The author concludes that while risks exist, the structure is resilient and unlikely to fail abruptly unless Bitcoin itself enters a sustained downturn.

Odaily星球日报03/15 02:12

Ten Thousand Words Decoding STRC: Strategy's New Magic Trick to Make Money and Buy Coins

Odaily星球日报03/15 02:12

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