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Strive bought 3,311 BTC for roughly $280 million during Oct. 5–9, lifting its holdings 11.24% to 32,773 BTC. But effective common shares rose 9.36%, leaving gross Bitcoin per effective common share up just 1.72%, to about 29,689 satoshis. Cash and cash equivalents also increased by $25.6 million to $310.3 million.
Why it matters
The total Bitcoin purchased does not show how much treasury exposure each common share represents. Strive’s effective common-share count grew by 9,448,218 over the comparison, narrowing the per-share gain. The calculation measures gross Bitcoin holdings against common shares; it does not account for liabilities, preferred claims or investment returns.
SATA preferred shares increased by 532,094 to 14,030,176. They rank ahead of common shares for dividends and liquidation distributions. Strive maintained a 13% annual dividend rate for periods beginning Nov. 1, adding another consideration for common shareholders alongside share issuance.
Market impact
Strategy’s update covered Oct. 5–11, a different reporting window. It bought 250 BTC for $21.5 million, while spending $192.4 million to repurchase STRC preferred shares. The purchases brought its holdings to 848,250 BTC. The different allocations show why Strategy’s weekly Bitcoin buying alone is not a complete measure of corporate demand.
Bitcoin ETFs recorded outflows on three of the five trading days in Strive’s reporting window, including $484.9 million on Oct. 7 and $244.1 million on Oct. 8. Those fund flows cannot be directly netted against corporate purchases because the figures use different channels and reporting bases. For Strive holders, the measurable result is a 1.72% rise in gross Bitcoin per effective common share, with preferred claims also shaping the residual value.
Frequently asked questions
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How much did Strive’s Bitcoin holdings grow during Oct. 5–9?
Strive bought 3,311 BTC for roughly $280 million, increasing its holdings 11.24% to 32,773 BTC.
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Why did Bitcoin per effective common share rise only 1.72%?
Effective common shares increased 9.36% while Bitcoin holdings grew 11.24%. The share-count increase narrowed the per-share gain.
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What does Strive’s Bitcoin-per-share figure measure?
It divides gross Bitcoin holdings by effective common shares. It does not account for preferred claims, net asset value or investment returns.
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How do SATA preferred shares rank against Strive’s common shares?
SATA preferred shares rank ahead of both common classes for dividends and liquidation distributions. Their count rose by 532,094 to 14,030,176.
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How did Strategy allocate capital in its overlapping update?
Strategy bought 250 BTC for $21.5 million and spent $192.4 million repurchasing STRC preferred shares during Oct. 5–11.
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