MSTR Stock Warning: Peter Schiff Predicts Worse Returns in 2026 Amid MSCI Decision
MicroStrategy (MSTR) faces mounting skepticism as economist Peter Schiff projects further declines for the stock in 2026. His critique follows renewed scrutiny of Michael Saylor's corporate strategy and the performance of preferred shares (STRC), now yielding 11% monthly dividends—a MOVE Schiff interprets as financial distress. "How desperate can you be? You can’t even afford to pay 10%," Schiff tweeted, labeling STRC as "junk" and questioning MSTR's viability.
The warning coincides with MSCI's pending classification decision on digital-asset treasury firms, which could determine MSTR's inclusion in major indices. The stock has already plummeted 50% from its 2025 peak, trading below $400 amid sustained selling pressure. Market observers now watch whether institutional reclassification might reverse—or accelerate—the downward trajectory.