- STRC merges equities, preferred shares, and dividends into a Bitcoin-backed credit instrument delivering stable income to investors.
- Early adoption shows $8.5B assets, high liquidity, and strong metrics, with retail investors making up majority participation.
- Saylor proposes a three-layer system using Bitcoin as capital, STRC as credit, and future products for digital yield expansion.
Michael Saylor outlined a digital credit framework at Bitcoin 2026 during a 47-minute keynote focused on capital, credit, and money. He explained how STRC combines traditional financial tools into one instrument backed by Bitcoin performance. The presentation detailed structure, adoption, and proposed changes, while also outlining a multi-layer system built around digital capital and yield.
Structure Combines Existing Financial Tools
According to Michael Saylor, STRC merges long-standing financial instruments into a single product. These include public equities, preferred shares, variable dividends, and capital return structures.
He said the concept relies on Bitcoin’s historical performance, which averaged about 38% annually over five years. This return supports an 11% dividend for credit investors.
Notably, Saylor distinguished between capital and credit investors. Capital investors accept volatility over long periods, while credit investors seek stable income and lower risk exposure.
As a result, STRC converts Bitcoin’s returns into consistent cash flow. The structure uses collateralization to shield credit investors from price swings.
Growth Metrics Highlight Early Adoption
Saylor reported that STRC reached $8.5 billion in assets within nine months. Daily liquidity approached $400 million, while volatility dropped to 2.9%.
He added that the Sharpe ratio reached 2.7, exceeding most traditional credit instruments. STRC also became the largest preferred stock by liquidity, despite its short history.
Retail investors account for about 80% of holders, representing nearly three million households. Meanwhile, BlackRock and VanEck hold STRC within their credit funds.
Demand also shifted during market conditions. Monthly inflows fell to $80 million during a downturn, then rose to $3.5 billion in April.
Expansion Plans and Structural Changes
Saylor also detailed a $21 billion shelf registration tied to STRC. He said this expanded issuance capacity beyond previous limits seen in credit markets.
Additionally, he highlighted tax treatment advantages, where dividends classify as return of capital. This allows deferred taxation compared to traditional income products.
Looking ahead, Saylor proposed shifting dividends from monthly to semi-monthly payments. The change would require shareholder approval, with a vote expected in early June.
He also described a three-layer system, including Bitcoin as capital, STRC as credit, and future digital yield products built on top.
