Bitcoin breaks Strategy's STRC ex-dividend date slump for the first time in six months

Bitcoin breaks Strategy's STRC ex-dividend date slump for the first time in six months

Search/NewsVideoPricesResearchConsensus 2026Data & IndicesSponsoredSearch/enMarketsShareShare this articleCopy linkX iconX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailBitcoin breaks Strategy's STRC ex-dividend date slump for the first time in six monthsBitcoin is seeing a short squeeze dynamic and steady U.S. demand to support gains.By James Van Straten|Edited by Jamie Crawley Apr 22, 2026, 3:37 p.m. Make preferred on BTCUSD (TradingView)What to know: Bitcoin is trading higher one week after the STRC ex dividend date for the first time in six months, breaking a pattern of post payout weakness.Bitcoin’s move higher is being driven by negative funding rates, triggering short covering, alongside a persistent Coinbase premium that signals continued spot demand from U.S. investors.Strategy’s (MSTR) perpetual preferred stock, STRC, is now one week past its April 15 ex-dividend date. With bitcoin BTC$79,308.

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