Financial firm Strategy has introduced Stretch (STRC), a dividend-yielding stock designed to raise $500 million for expanding its Bitcoin treasury holdings. The offering provides a variable monthly dividend starting at 9%, creating a regulated investment alternative to direct cryptocurrency ownership while signaling strong institutional confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term value.
Strategy currently holds 607,770 BTC valued at over $71 billion, with its existing stock portfolio surging more than 2,860% since 2020. This substantial crypto treasury forms the foundation for the company’s newly accelerated Bitcoin acquisition strategy.
The company plans to raise a total of $84 billion by 2027 for Bitcoin purchases, doubling its previous $42 billion target. The expanded funding initiative positions STRC as a vehicle for traditional investors to gain Bitcoin exposure through dividend-paying equities rather than digital asset custody.
This strategic deployment of capital highlights Bitcoin’s growing integration into mainstream corporate finance frameworks, as institutional players increasingly incorporate cryptocurrency into long-term treasury management and investment strategies.