Strategy's STRC lists 11.5% annualized yield as debate grows over Bitcoin risk trade-offs

A farmer's son said his father saw his Strategy STRC preferred-stock position rise by 0.96% in one day, highlighting an instrument the company lists at an 11.5% annualized yield as of May 2026. Strategy has a June 8 shareholder vote on paying dividends more frequently, while a May 29 transfer of about 411.48 BTC to Coinbase Prime and a later withdrawal fueled short-lived sell concerns. Critics argue STRC adds counterparty risk and limits bitcoin upside, while supporters frame it as a bridge for savers who won't self-custody.