Strategy Inc Raises $653M via ATM, Repurchases $109M in Preferred Stock
MSTR sits 22% above its 52-week low of $81.81.
Summary
Strategy Inc sold $653 million in MSTR shares via its ATM program, sold $108.6 million in Bitcoin, and repurchased $108.6 million in STRC preferred stock, while growing its USD Reserve to $4.65 billion.
Key Events · Financing and Capital Events · MSTR
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ATM Sales Continue
During the week, 6,585,682 MSTR shares were sold for $653.1 million in net proceeds, with $650 million allocated to the USD Reserve.
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Bitcoin Sold to Fund Buyback
To fund repurchases of STRC preferred stock, 1,690 BTC were sold for $108.6 million at an average price of $64,262.
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Preferred Stock Repurchased
Under the Digital Credit Securities Repurchase Program, 1,152,020 shares of STRC (Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock) were repurchased for $108.6 million.
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USD Reserve Grows
As of August 9, 2026, the USD Reserve balance reached $4.65 billion, intended to support preferred dividends and debt interest payments.
Analysis · MSTR · Crypto Assets
Aggressive capital management continues at Strategy Inc, with $653 million in common stock sold through its ATM program and $650 million of the proceeds directed to the USD Reserve—now standing at $4.65 billion—to serve as a liquidity buffer for preferred dividends and debt service. In a parallel move, the company sold $108.6 million in Bitcoin to fund the repurchase of $108.6 million in STRC preferred stock, a tactical step that reduces preferred dividend obligations while slightly trimming its Bitcoin position. With over $22 billion in remaining ATM capacity for common stock alone, dilution remains a persistent overhang. Set against an $8.2 billion Q2 net loss and heavy insider selling, this update underscores the company's reliance on equity issuance to maintain liquidity and service its growing capital stack.
At the time of this filing, MSTR was trading at $99.95 on NASDAQ in the Crypto Assets sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $38.4B. The 52-week trading range was $81.81 to $414.36. This filing was assessed with negative market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.