Strategy nears 2,000 Bitcoin via STRC – What 80% retail ownership means

Written by Written by Ishika Kumari Reviewed by Reviewed by Jacob Thomas Updated 03:30 IST April 2, 2026 Share Share

Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin [BTC] treasury firm, Strategy, has been a known name in the crypto space due to its aggressive Bitcoin accumulation.

However, this time, Strategy made headlines due to its Variable Rate Perpetual Stretch Prf Shs Series A stock, aka STRC. As per a recent update from BitcoinTreasuries.Net, Strategy is closing in on over 2,000 BTC purchases through $STRC. 

STRC vs. MSTR

There is a significant difference between the two Strategy stocks. While MSTR acquires and holds Bitcoin on its balance sheet, STRC focuses on yield rather than direct BTC exposure.

In terms of volatility, MSTR is more volatile than STRC. So, if Bitcoin’s price rises, MSTR is likely to outperform, but if it comes to stability, then STRC could be a better option. 

This comes as the Strive Digital Credit ETF (STRC) opened at $99.99 with 4000 shares in the first minute. Looking closer, 79,000 shares were issued through at‑the‑market (ATM) transactions during pre‑market hours. In fact, 57.48 BTC had already been stacked before the opening bell.

As the STRC account on X put it best, 

“First active open in nearly a week.”

Additionally, the Bitcoin accumulation per minute chart of STRC further confirmed this sentiment. 

Why is STRC gaining retail traction against MSTR?

Meanwhile, on the price front, STRC stock traded at $100.02 at press time. On the other hand, MSTR stock was priced at $124.83 after a hike of 2.79% in the last trading session. That said, MSTR is now holding about 762,099 BTC in its balance sheet. 

Despite massive growth, Strategy CEO Phong Le recently highlighted that retail investors own 80% of STRC shares, nearly double the retail ownership of MSTR. This structure positions STRC as a more reliable option than MSTR, offering shareholders an attractive yield of about 11%.

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Final Summary

• The yield-generating feature of STRC makes it a viable option in comparison to MSTR, which is highly volatile.
• Despite different results, both MSTR and STRC provide a perfect setup required for Strategy’s growth as the top Bitcoin treasury company. 

Ishika Kumari

Journalist

Ishika Kumari is a Crypto Analyst at AMBCrypto, specializing in regulatory developments, market dynamics, and blockchain’s real-world impact. She breaks down complex protocols and legislation into practical, easy-to-understand insights.