Saylor Says Strategy Can Sustain Dividends With Just 2.3% Bitcoin Growth

Michael Saylor has reaffirmed that Strategy Inc. can maintain its dividend payments indefinitely with only a 2.3% annual increase in Bitcoin price. The statement highlights the company’s growing confidence in its long-term Bitcoin treasury strategy as it continues to hold one of the largest corporate BTC reserves in the world.

According to a May 7 post shared on X, Strategy explained that even modest Bitcoin appreciation could generate enough value to support perpetual dividend payments without changing its current capital structure. Saylor also confirmed that the company could sell small portions of its Bitcoin holdings over time while still allowing its overall treasury to expand.

Strategy currently owns 818,334 BTC acquired for approximately $61.81 billion. At current market prices, the company’s Bitcoin holdings are valued at roughly $66.34 billion, leaving the firm with an unrealized profit exceeding $4.5 billion. The company further claimed that if Bitcoin price growth remains flat, it could still continue dividend payments for nearly 43 years using its existing reserves.

The update comes shortly after Saylor suggested that selective Bitcoin sales may become part of Strategy’s long-term financial approach. The shift in narrative from the company’s earlier “never sell Bitcoin” stance has sparked mixed reactions among investors and crypto analysts.

Meanwhile, MSTR stock continued to face pressure after Strategy reported a massive Q1 2026 net loss of $12.54 billion. Shares closed slightly lower at $186.82 after previously dropping more than 4% following the earnings release.

Bitcoin price also slipped below the $81,000 level despite stronger performance in the broader US stock market. Analysts at 10x Research noted that crypto-related equities have surged 36% over the last two weeks as traders rotate back into traditional markets amid optimism surrounding a possible US-Iran peace agreement.

Critics such as Peter Schiff have continued attacking Saylor’s Bitcoin-focused strategy, arguing that dividend payments could eventually place additional pressure on both MSTR stock and Bitcoin markets.