Strategy STRC Surges to $8.5B as BTC Holdings Jump to 818,334 in Q1 2026

Strategy scales STRC to 8.5 billion while <a href="https://investment-policy.com/btc-usd/">BTC</a> holdings top 818334 in Q1 2026

Strategy Reports (STRC) shows a Bitcoin (BTC) holding of 818,334, valued at $8.5 billion. They’ve raised $11.68 billion so far this year, and achieved a 9.4% yield on their Bitcoin in the first quarter of 2026. This is a Q1 update.

Strategy Inc. announced that its STRC platform hit $8.5 billion in value within nine months. As of May 3, 2026, the company also held 818,334 Bitcoin.

The company said it raised $11.68 billion year to date, and it posted a 9.4% BTC Yield for 2026.

Strategy’s first-quarter report focused on the growth of STRC and the increasing amount of bitcoin it holds.

STRC Reaches $8.5 Billion as Digital Credit Demand Expands

Strategy reported that STRC grew to $8.5 billion in just nine months, making it the largest preferred stock based on its market value.

So far this year, STRC has raised $5.58 billion. The company also reported that daily trading volume hit $375 million.

The company announced that STRC volatility decreased to 3%, noting this growth happened despite a downturn in the Bitcoin market.

Strategy reported its first quarter 2026 results, highlighting that it holds 818,334 units and has achieved a 9.4% yield on its Bitcoin holdings year-to-date. The company has grown to $8.5 billion in just nine months and is currently the largest equity issuer in the US, having raised $11.6 billion so far in 2026.

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According to Michael Saylor, founder and executive chairman of Strategy, their product, STRC, is designed to perform in line with the price of bitcoin and maintain stability. He reported that it achieved a Sharpe ratio of 2.53.

As an analyst, I’ve been following Saylor’s statements closely. He recently revealed that STRC is now involved in both traditional corporate treasury functions and the decentralized finance (DeFi) space. He also mentioned a number of entities currently holding STRC, including Prevalon, Strive, Anchorage, Apyx, and Saturn.

Strategy has suggested that shareholders vote on changing how often dividends are paid. The plan is to switch from the current schedule to making payments twice a month.

Bitcoin Holdings Top 818,334 BTC in Q1 2026 Update

As of May 3, 2026, Strategy reported holding 818,334 bitcoin, a 22% increase since the beginning of the year, according to a recent announcement.

The company initially purchased its bitcoin for $61.81 billion. As of the report, that bitcoin was worth $64.14 billion.

The valuation was calculated using a Bitcoin price of $78,374 as of May 1, 2026. The average cost per Bitcoin was approximately $75,537.

Strategy has gained 63,410 Bitcoin so far this year, which is equivalent to roughly $4.97 billion.

According to CFO Andrew Kang, strong demand for STRC contributed to the growth of BTC Yield. He also mentioned that dividend services for preferred equity products played a role.

Kang reported that Strategy has successfully delivered 23 consecutive payments on time and with the full amount requested. These payments have totaled over $693 million since the beginning of 2025.

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Q1 Loss Widens While Capital Raising Continues

In the first quarter of 2026, Strategy reported an operating loss of $14.47 billion, primarily due to a $14.46 billion decrease in the value of its digital assets.

During the first three months of 2025, the company experienced an operating loss of $5.92 billion. This was largely due to a $5.91 billion decrease in the value of its digital assets.

The company experienced a net loss of $12.54 billion in the first quarter of 2026, which translates to a loss of $38.25 per share.

Revenue increased to $124.3 million, up from $111.1 million last year. The company earned a gross profit of $83.4 million, resulting in a gross margin of 67.1%.

As of March 31, 2026, Strategy held $2.21 billion in cash and similar assets, compared to $2.30 billion on December 31, 2025.

During the first three months of the year, the company brought in $7.37 billion by selling stock through an at-the-market offering. From April 1st to May 3rd, they raised an additional $4.32 billion.

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2026-05-06 11:16