Strategy (MSTR) Redirects $204.9 Million to Preferred Share Buyback During Bitcoin Pause

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Strategy shares dropped Monday following a week without any Bitcoin transactions.
The company bought back 2,068,459 STRC preferred shares using $204.9 million in cash reserves.
Bitcoin holdings remained at 848,517 BTC, representing a $64.02 billion investment at $75,446 average cost.
Dollar reserves totaled $4.83 billion with an additional $242.4 million available for operations.
The cryptocurrency hovered around $80,000 as markets awaited the Federal Reserve’s October 28 rate announcement.

Shares of Strategy tumbled Monday following disclosure that the Bitcoin treasury firm conducted zero cryptocurrency purchases while redirecting capital toward preferred stock buybacks. Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: MSTR) revealed the transactions in an October 26 Securities and Exchange Commission filing.

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Between October 19 and October 25, the company executed no Bitcoin transactions. The firm also refrained from utilizing its at-the-market equity offering program during this period.

Company Allocates $204.9 Million for STRC Buyback

Strategy acquired 2,068,459 shares of STRC preferred stock for $204.9 million using existing cash reserves rather than proceeds from new equity issuances. STRC represents the company’s Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock.

The firm retains $956.8 million in capacity for additional preferred-share repurchases and $1 billion authorized for common stock buybacks. No common shares were repurchased during the reporting period. The company also reported zero buyback activity for STRF, STRK or STRD securities.

Cryptocurrency Position Stays Constant at 848,517 Coins

Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings remained unchanged at 848,517 coins as of October 25, acquired through cumulative purchases totaling $64.02 billion. The average acquisition cost per coin stands at $75,446, inclusive of transaction fees.

A separate report on Bitcoin exchange inflows indicated Binance’s 30-day average whale inflows decreased from $5.9 billion to $3.8 billion, while retail inflows climbed. These metrics reflect broader market activity rather than Strategy’s specific transactions.

The company’s $4.83 billion dollar reserve funds preferred dividend payments and debt service obligations. An additional $242.4 million supports treasury operations, providing the capital source for the STRC repurchase.

MSTR Shares Decline Alongside Bitcoin Price Movement

Strategy stock traded near $142 during Monday’s midday session, down from Friday’s closing price of $146.01. The equity typically tracks Bitcoin price movements due to the company’s substantial cryptocurrency exposure.

Bitcoin prices hovered around $80,000 after dipping below that threshold during weekend trading. A Bitcoin price outlook highlighted resistance levels near $82,000 and potential support challenges below $79,000. These represent analytical projections rather than confirmed price action.

The SEC filing provided no indication regarding when Strategy might resume Bitcoin acquisitions. The document focused exclusively on weekly activity without addressing broader treasury strategy modifications.

Federal Reserve Rate Decision Approaches

The Federal Reserve will announce its policy decision Wednesday, October 28. A Reuters survey of 100 economists anticipates rates will remain unchanged this month, with a potential increase projected for December.

A weekly crypto market calendar highlights the Fed meeting among key events including inflation reports and GDP data. Market participants will monitor these announcements for signals regarding borrowing costs and risk sentiment.

Strategy will release quarterly earnings results on October 29. The current disclosure offers no timeline for resuming Bitcoin purchases. Monday’s filing documents the preferred-share transaction and confirms stable cryptocurrency holdings through October 25.