Last year, his proposal to pay Bitcoin dividends to MicroStrategy ($MSTR) shareholders attracted particular attention among both novice and experienced investors.
As Founder and Executive Chairman of MicroStrategy, Mr. Saylor championed Bitcoin as a financial asset and transformed the way companies traditionally think about shareholder benefits.
A bold dividend proposal
In November 2024, Saylor publicly floated the idea of distributing Bitcoin dividends to $MSTR shareholders. He aimed to provide more than just paper profits. It wanted investors to benefit directly from the company’s vast Bitcoin holdings. Instead of paying dividends in traditional cash, MicroStrategy distributes small amounts of Bitcoin, potentially making each investor a direct participant in the crypto economy. Saylor highlighted on social channels and at industry events how this could attract a new generation of investors eager to gain direct Bitcoin exposure through their stock portfolios.
Bitcoin dividends mean that shareholders receive a portion of Bitcoin instead of dollars. For example, if MicroStrategy made this move today, all investors would need a digital wallet to receive their shares. Saylor’s proposal sought to demystify complex crypto processes for mainstream investors and generate momentum for Bitcoin adoption far beyond crypto-native circles.
Michael Saylor is #bitcoin dividend to $MSTR Shareholders from last year👀 pic.twitter.com/96xns780su
— Saylor Records (@saylordocs) November 8, 2025
Saylor’s proposal was novel, but it capitalizes on a growing trend of companies rewarding investors with crypto assets rather than fiat currency. Earlier this year, BTCS Inc. became the first U.S. publicly traded company to offer an Ethereum-based “double dividend,” allowing shareholders to choose dividends paid in ETH. The program increased investor loyalty and set a precedent for innovation in traditional stock markets.
Strategy details
Strategy Inc. announced on November 6, 2025 that it has priced its initial public offering of 7.75 million shares of 10% Series A Perpetual Stream Preferred Stock at EUR 80 per share. The sale is expected to close on November 13, 2025. The company expects to raise approximately 620 million euros (approximately $715 million) in gross proceeds, with net proceeds before fees and expenses estimated at approximately 608.8 million euros (approximately $702 million).
Strategy has announced the pricing of its Stream Perpetual Preferred Stock ($STRE) offering, increasing the transaction value from €350 million to €620 million. $MSTR
— Strategy (@Strategy) November 7, 2025
These funds are primarily intended for acquiring and operating Bitcoin. Preferred stock pays a 10% annual dividend. Quarterly payments will begin in December 2025. The success of this service highlights Strategy’s continued strategy to increase Bitcoin reserves. This is done when raising capital through an innovative preferred stock issue.
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