Strategy Launches $500M Stock Offering for Bitcoin Buy

Strategy Launches $500M Stock Offering for Bitcoin Buy

In Summary

  • Strategy plans a $500M preferred stock offering for Bitcoin purchases
  • Stock carries a 10% dividend, rising to 18% if unpaid
  • Strategy can redeem shares under certain conditions
  • Morgan Stanley, Barclays, and others managing the offering


Catenaa, Saturday, March 22, 2025- Strategy announced plans Tuesday (18) to offer 5 million shares of its newly introduced Series A Perpetual Strife Preferred Stock, aiming to raise approximately $500 million. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes, including Bitcoin acquisitions. 

The perpetual preferred stock will carry a fixed 10% annual dividend, payable quarterly, with the potential to increase to 18% if unpaid dividends accumulate. Strategy retains the right to redeem the stock under specific conditions, including a decline in outstanding shares below 25% of the original issuance or certain tax events. 

Morgan Stanley, Barclays, Citigroup, and Moelis & Company are acting as joint bookrunners for the offering, which is registered with the SEC. The move aligns with Strategy’s ongoing Bitcoin-focused financial strategy, reinforcing its position as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder. 

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