Saylor signals another Bitcoin buy after hinting at selling in Q1 earnings call
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- Strategy paused its weekly Bitcoin buying ahead of its Q1 2026 earnings call and disclosed plans to sell portions of its holdings to fund dividend payments.
- Michael Saylor told the earnings call that the firm “will probably sell some Bitcoin to fund a dividend” to “inoculate the market” and signal the action.
- Adam Livingston argued that periodic Bitcoin sales will be accretive for Strategy’s treasury, allowing it to finance future BTC purchases.
- Phong Le clarified that sales will be limited to specific events such as dividend payouts and tax deferrals, and that the firm’s $1.5 bn annual dividend can be absorbed by Bitcoin’s >$60 bn daily trading volume.
- The Block reported that Strategy intends to buy “10 to 20” Bitcoin for every one it sells, aiming to maintain its net BTC position.
Why it matters: Strategy’s dividend‑funding sales will affect Bitcoin holders and the firm’s credit investors, as the $1.5 bn payouts add pressure on price despite the company’s 4% supply stake, while boosting its treasury for future buys.
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