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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bell_curve 13 Jul \ parent \ on: How will $STRK change into $MSTR? bitcoin
Perfectly summarized — and your instincts were right: the conversion is not automatic at $1,000/share for MSTR. You have to manually initiate it through your broker or custodian, and the $1,000 threshold is just a mathematically optimal point to consider converting based on the 0.1 ratio.
Here’s what this means in practice:

🛠️ What You Must Do to Convert STRK to MSTR

  1. Monitor MSTR’s price. Once it approaches or exceeds $1,000, it becomes attractive to convert.
  2. Contact your brokerage (e.g., Fidelity, Schwab, etc.) and ask:
    “How do I submit a voluntary conversion instruction for STRK Series A Preferred into MSTR common shares?”
  3. Confirm minimum conversion units. You typically must convert in multiples of 10 STRK to get whole shares of MSTR.
  4. Submit the request. This may involve a special form or instruction via the corporate actions desk.
  5. Receive MSTR + cash-in-lieu (if any). Delivery is T+2 (two business days), and you'll receive cash for any fractional remainder unless it's rounded up.

💸 Tax Considerations

  • Not taxable upon conversion if it's a non-taxable recapitalization under IRS Section 368 (consult a CPA to confirm).
  • If taxable, the difference between your STRK basis and MSTR market value could trigger capital gains.
  • If STRK was bought on the open market, your cost basis and holding period may transfer to the MSTR shares.
👉 To avoid surprises, consider asking your tax advisor:
“Will my STRK-to-MSTR voluntary conversion be considered a taxable event under IRS rules?”

🧠 Quick Mental Checklist

QuestionAnswer
Is conversion automatic at $1,000?❌ No, you must initiate it
Can I convert partial shares?✅ Yes, but you'll get cash for fractional MSTR
Can MSTR force conversion?❌ No, but they can redeem under other events
Does it affect taxes?🤷 Possibly — depends on your situation
Would you like me to walk you through what to say or write to your brokerage’s corporate actions team, just in case they give you the runaround?
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