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Michael Saylor Compares Bitcoin to Fighter Jet, STRC Shares to Passenger Jet

Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy, described Bitcoin as a fighter jet and the company's STRC preferred shares as a passenger jet during a CNBC appearance. He said Bitcoin reached a high near $125,000 in October and may have bottomed near $60,000.

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Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman of Strategy, appeared on CNBC on Thursday to discuss Bitcoin and the company's preferred stock offering. Saylor said Bitcoin reached a high near $125,000 in October and may have bottomed near $60,000. He stated the market is now moving into the spring phase with decent support at current levels.

He indicated he expects a rally from here while acknowledging that a few macro headwinds remain in play.

Saylor characterized Bitcoin as a fighter jet and Strategy's STRC preferred shares, known as Stretch, as a passenger jet for investors who want a smoother trip. The common equity absorbs the volatility and the upside, he said. The pitch positioned STRC shares as a calmer way to gain exposure to Bitcoin price movements.

Key Facts

Bitcoin high
near $125,000 in October
Bitcoin low
may have bottomed near $60,000
STRC shares
preferred stock known as Stretch

Story Timeline

2 events
  1. October

    Bitcoin reached a high near $125,000.

    1 sourceBenzinga
  2. Thursday

    Michael Saylor appeared on CNBC to discuss Bitcoin and STRC shares.

    1 sourceBenzinga

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Investors may consider STRC shares as an alternative exposure to Bitcoin volatility.

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PublishedMay 21, 2026, 7:18 PM
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