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Standard Chartered maintains its 2026 Bitcoin price forecast of $100,000, calling BTC 'a screaming buy' despite MicroStrategy's (MSTR) recent Bitcoin sell-off. The bank attributes MSTR's strategic shift from a 'never sell Bitcoin' policy to a more complex approach as the cause of recent market pressure, not a deterioration in its balance sheet.

Public companies added nearly 9,000 BTC in June using preferred shares to fund purchases, but a market downturn triggered margin calls for leveraged investors in instruments like STRC and SATA. Prices for these shares fell below par in June before recovering by early July, with both Strategy and Strive maintaining dividend payments.

Schwab's Jim Ferraioli supports Strategy's STRC stock strategy amid Bitcoin's decline near $60,000. Strategy, the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, raised STRC's dividend to 12% and authorized $2 billion in buybacks to stabilize its stock, which had fallen from $100 par value. The firm shifted from a 'never sell' Bitcoin stance to strategic sales, acknowledging market concerns about cascading liquidations.

Bitcoin-focused macroeconomist Lyn Alden stated that Bitcoin must stand on its own as Strategy sold 3,588 BTC, amounting to $216 million. Alden also warned about leverage risks associated with STRC.

Grayscale's Zach Pandl noted increased investor confidence in STRC following its price recovery to $90, suggesting a potential durable bottom for Bitcoin after a strategy-related sale.

Strategy, a major Bitcoin hoarder, sold $216 million in Bitcoin in its largest crypto sale to date, citing the need to build cash reserves and avoid issuing more equity. The sale caused its stock to drop 5% initially, while Bitcoin's price fluctuated. The company, which previously emphasized accumulating Bitcoin, now faces market pressures amid broader crypto bearishness.

Cantor states that the recovery of Strategy depends on restoring STRC to its par value. The focus is on the financial health of STRC as a critical factor for Strategy's recovery.

Strive (ASST) purchased 17.76 bitcoin at an average price of $59,850, bringing its total holdings to 19,882 coins. The company acquired 6,236 bitcoin in Q2 2025 at $74,290 per coin, reporting a 24.0% bitcoin yield for the quarter despite a decline in bitcoin’s price from $114,332 in September 2025 to $58,631 by quarter-end.

Strategy (MSTR) sold 3,588 bitcoin for $216 million to fund dividends on its preferred securities, marking its largest bitcoin disposal. The company held 843,775 bitcoin and $2.55 billion in cash as of July 5, 2026.

Bitwise's Matt Hougan stated that Strategy's STRC offering, which promised high yields and low volatility, was inherently incompatible with Bitcoin, as Bitcoin does not provide these characteristics. The STRC incident is expected to reduce the importance of strategy in Bitcoin investments.

Strategy's latest plan includes MSTR and STRC buybacks, expanded cash reserves, and potential Bitcoin sales to address 'death spiral' fears. The measures aim to stabilize the company's financial position amid concerns.

MSTR and STRC shares recovered after a sharp selloff as Strategy announced new buyback plans. Bitcoin steadied following the recent market downturn.

Strategy may sell up to $1.25 billion in Bitcoin to strengthen cash reserves, cover investor payouts, and fund stock buybacks. The company, led by executive chairman Michael Saylor, previously advocated holding Bitcoin but now faces stock and preferred share declines, prompting a strategic shift. Bitcoin and Strategy shares rose slightly after the announcement.

Grayscale's research head Zach Pandl suggested Strategy should sell $3 billion in Bitcoin to meet cash obligations. CryptoQuant countered that the company has alternative methods to support STRC.

Strategy's STRC shares fell to a record low of $71.40, causing the preferred shares to trade about 25% below par. The decline coincides with the enterprise mNAV dropping below 1.

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticized Michael Saylor for harming the crypto market, noting that Strategy's STRC token trades 25% below its value. Garlinghouse emphasized that utility, not financial engineering, determines long-term digital asset value.

Bitcoin has dropped 20% since May, with Ethereum and the broader crypto market also declining. The downturn is linked to waning confidence in Strategy, a Bitcoin-holding company, as its stock and STRC token lose value, raising fears of forced Bitcoin sales. Federal Reserve comments on inflation and potential interest rate hikes further spook investors.

Michael Saylor addressed the decline in Strategy's stock and preferred shares, which hit 52-week lows amid Bitcoin's price drop and the company's $14 billion paper losses. Strategy's capital structure faces strain as preferred shares trade below par, hindering Bitcoin purchases, while dividend obligations for preferred instruments have surged fourfold in six months.

The article highlights Strategy's June 30 ex-dividend date and the monthly STRC dividend rate reset. Investors are likely monitoring these financial updates for potential impacts on their holdings.

Strategy Inc. (MSTR) stock fell over 9% as a securities lawsuit and Bitcoin's price drop intensified financial pressures. Rosen Law Firm is investigating potential securities fraud, and the company faces challenges from underwater Bitcoin holdings and declining preferred stock value.

Strategy's yield-generating STRC stock is now more correlated with Bitcoin (BTC) than at any previous time, as reported in the article.

Strategy’s MSTR and STRC hit 52-week lows. A strong Micron earnings report boosted global markets and crypto prices after a prior sell-off pushed Bitcoin below $60k.

STRC reached a new low as it continued to decline, while MSTR also experienced losses. Analysts, including CryptoQuant, advise Strategy to halt Bitcoin purchases and prioritize cash accumulation.

Strategy Inc. (MSTR) stock fell over 10% to a two-year low as Bitcoin dropped below $60,000, triggering $1.1 billion in crypto derivative liquidations. CryptoQuant warned the company to halt Bitcoin purchases due to strained capital reserves and growing dividend obligations, with the firm now holding $10.6 billion in unrealized losses on its Bitcoin holdings.

Bitcoin rose to $65,000 despite macroeconomic uncertainty, STRC reaching a new low, and $227 million in ETF outflows. The Iran nuclear deal also showed signs of instability during the same period.

Michael Saylor’s firm increased its USD cash reserves to $1.4 billion following a decline in STRC. The company made its smallest Bitcoin purchase since selling 32 BTC three weeks prior.

Benchmark stated STRC's drop below $83 was a leverage flush, not a depeg, and reaffirmed its $570 target on Strategy. The firm clarified that preferred stock is not a stablecoin.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy purchased 520 BTC for $35 million, increasing its Bitcoin holdings which now account for over 4% of the 21 million supply cap, valued at approximately $55 billion. The acquisition occurred despite a decline in STRC.

Bitcoin's price has fallen over 40% since STRC launched. STRC’s decline below par has emboldened critics, slowed Strategy’s Bitcoin purchases, and raised questions about the viability of Michael Saylor’s BTC flywheel.

STRC's preferred stock lost its par value, leading to a significant financial downturn. The article outlines the timeline of events contributing to this meltdown in Strategy's preferred stock.

Strive attributes the decline in STRC and SATA to leverage liquidations, which may have caused a poor day for Bitcoin firms' preferred equity offerings. The article suggests unwinding leveraged positions in these assets contributed to the market downturn.

Strive CEO described a challenging day in digital credit, citing leverage liquidation as the cause of significant declines in STRC and SATA before partial recovery. The assets, intended to trade near $100 par value, experienced a notable selloff.

Strategy's preferred STRC stock closed under $90 for the second consecutive day at $88.59, with the price having dropped as low as $82.50. Trading volume for the stock has increased significantly.

Bitcoin Titan Strategy's flagship preferred stock, STRC, is falling to new lows amid market pressure. Analysts indicate this decline is not yet an existential threat to the Bitcoin treasury giant.

Everyday investors in Strategy’s STRC have been attracted by double-digit yields, but the preferred stock's recent volatility has caused uncertainty. The article highlights concerns over the falling value of STRC despite its initially appealing returns.

Strategy’s STRC stock dropped to $91 as investors reacted negatively to the latest BTC acquisition. Markus Thielen of 10x Research stated traders view this move as unsustainable for STRC.

French BTC treasury firm Capital B is developing a bitcoin credit instrument similar to Strategy's STRC and Strive's SATA. The instrument is described as digital and modeled after existing credit products in the cryptocurrency space.

Michael Saylor hinted at a new bitcoin purchase through a 'add more dots' post. This follows Strategy's first bitcoin sale since 2022 and precedes a vote on a STRC dividend amendment.

Strategy shares fell to a 4-month low as STRC dipped and Bitcoin dropped below $60,000. The firm's preferred stock also experienced downward pressure alongside the cryptocurrency's decline.

Shorts are targeting Strategy (MSTR) and its variable-rate preferred stock STRC as bearish flows emerge. The article highlights a 'bitcoin bloodbath' linked to MSTR's financial movements.