Strategy increases STRC dividends to 11.5%, adapting to BTC volatility

Strategy, a leading company in Bitcoin treasury management, has once again increased dividends on its Series STRC preferred shares, setting the daily dividend rate at 11.50% annually. This increase reflects the company’s strategy to protect investors from the rising volatility of the cryptocurrency market, especially amid Bitcoin price fluctuations. Meanwhile, Strategy’s common shares (MSTR) are experiencing a challenging period, ending February with an eighth consecutive monthly decline.

Dividend Increase — Protection Against Market Volatility

Under the leadership of Executive Chairman Michael Saylor, the company increased the annual dividend yield by 25 basis points, continuing its long-term strategy to optimize shareholder income. Dividends on STRC are set monthly with the specific goal of keeping the stock price near the $100 par value and minimizing volatility spikes.

The latest dividend increase is the seventh change since STRC began trading in July 2025. The perpetual preferred stock format, paying monthly cash dividends, allows Strategy to respond quickly to market conditions. In February, a difficult month for the crypto sector, STRC temporarily fell below the target level, prompting an increase in dividend payouts. By the end of the week, shares recovered to the $100 mark, confirming the effectiveness of the price stabilization mechanism.

STRC Maintains Stability, While MSTR Faces Challenges

In contrast to the stable behavior of preferred shares, the company’s common shares, MSTR, showed significant difficulties amid Bitcoin’s price decline. In February 2026, the cryptocurrency dropped nearly 20%, while MSTR decreased by 14%, marking the eighth consecutive month of losses. The current Bitcoin price remains at $67,040, reflecting ongoing correction after a growth period.

Strategy positions STRC as a high-yield short-term accumulation tool, combining price stability with attractive dividend payouts. This approach appeals to conservative investors seeking predictable income amid cryptocurrency volatility.

Latin American Cryptocurrency Market: Stablecoins Leading Growth

Alongside corrections in major markets, the Latin American crypto sector demonstrates dynamic growth. Transaction volume in regional markets increased by 60% to $730 billion in 2025, reflecting the growing adoption of digital assets among regional users.

Brazil and Argentina lead the expansion of the crypto ecosystem. Brazil dominates in absolute transaction volume, while Argentina shows higher adoption rates driven by the need for efficient cross-border payment solutions and protection against local inflation.

Stablecoins play a central role in this expansion, providing practical use cases: sending funds outside the region, topping up accounts on global platforms like PayPal, and bypassing traditional banking networks. It is stablecoins, rather than volatile assets, that are becoming the main drivers of cryptocurrency adoption in developing regions.

Thus, Strategy’s dividend increase strategy for STRC reflects broader processes of the crypto industry adapting to real market needs — offering stable income amid volatility and developing practical applications of digital assets in regional economies.