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Strategy will be ‘less important’ in Bitcoin after STRC incident: Bitwise
Latest NewsPublishedJul 3, 2026
Why the Latest Bitcoin News Matters to You
The recent STRC incident has sent shockwaves through the Bitcoin market, causing many to question the future of Bitcoin buying and the role of major players like Strategy. As an individual looking to earn passive income through crypto, it’s essential to understand how this news affects your potential earnings. With the rise of Green Crypto and Cloud Rewards, platforms like EcoPool are becoming increasingly important for those looking to earn a steady income.
A Shift in Bitcoin Buying
According to Bitwise’s Matt Hougan, Strategy’s dominance in Bitcoin buying may be coming to an end. This shift could lead to a more diverse range of buyers, including investment banks, asset managers, and sovereign wealth funds. As a result, the importance of strategy in Bitcoin buying may decrease, making it more accessible to everyday people. EcoPool, with its $ECP coin, is well-positioned to capitalize on this shift and provide users with a reliable source of passive income.
STRC Incident and Its Impact
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Strategy responded by committing to sell Bitcoin where necessary to fund dividends and by expanding its US dollar reserve to $2.55 billion — easing immediate concerns but weakening its position as the industry’s most aggressive Bitcoin buyer, Hougan said.
Hougan said he still expects Strategy to be a “net buyer” in the next bull run, however.
Bitwise portfolio manager Gordon Grant (left) speaks with Hougan (right) about Strategy’s future outlook with STRC. Source: Bitwise
STRC example of “financial engineering” gone wrong
Hougan described the STRC incident as “classic end-of-cycle dynamics” and likened its collapse to a similar case of “financial engineering” in 2021, when Grayscale’s GBTC premium imploded.
“Money searching for high yields and low volatility was used to buy Bitcoin, which offers neither,” Hougan said. “This money never really fit Bitcoin. And so, it needs to be cleared out before we can find a bottom. That’s what’s happening today.”
Strategy’s issue with STRC overblown: Strive CEO
Strive CEO Matt Cole, however, said Strategy’s incident with STRC has drawn too much media attention and pushed down Bitcoin’s price more than it should have.
Related: Bitcoin doesn’t need Ethereum-style yield, says Strategy’s Michael Saylor
Speaking with NovaDius Wealth Management president Nate Geraci on Thursday, Cole noted that Strategy’s 847,363 Bitcoin represents just 4% of the total supply, and while Bitcoin isn’t a public company, by the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s standards, a 4% stake wouldn’t be considered material.
“If one person owned 4%, you don’t even have to report that publicly to the SEC because the SEC deems 4% to be immaterial. They start to view a position to be material at 5%.”
Strategy isn’t facing liquidity risk: Hougan
Despite concern over STRC, Hougan said Strategy has $52 billion worth of liquid assets marked against $7 billion of debt, and that Bitcoin would need to drop another 70% (about $18,500) for the company to be put at risk.
Hougan also noted that if Strategy were to start selling its Bitcoin today, it could cover dividends from STRC and its other perpetual preferred stock offerings for the next 28 years.
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