Strategy Keeps STRC Dividend Rate at 12% for October

Strategy, the Bitcoin treasury company, has decided to keep its dividend rate steady at 12% for October. According to Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy, this decision was made on October 1, 2026.

The Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC) will maintain a semi-monthly dividend payment of $0.50 per share at the 12% annualized rate.

This rate has been consistent since July 2026 and is not new to STRC holders. The company initially launched the instrument in July 2025 with a starting rate of 9%, which was later increased multiple times before reaching the current 12% level.

The STRC design allows for periodic adjustments to the dividend rate based on market conditions, including Bitcoin price fluctuations and credit spreads. Strategy's USD reserve of around $2.55 billion as of mid-2026 provides a buffer for potential market volatility.