STRC hits $100 by…

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Market context

STRC would need a sharp move from the mid-80s to print a one-minute high of $100 on TradingView before the settlement deadline, so the market is really asking whether liquidity and cash demand can push the preferred back to par. Recent pricing has been well below that level: TradingView shows STRC around $80.84 after a 7.41% drop over 24 hours, while Investing.com put it at $86.85 on 9 July with a 52-week range of $71.25 to $100.42.[16][19]

That makes the current 0% implied probability look like a statement about execution risk rather than a view on long-run fair value. Strategy has repeatedly said its objective is for STRC to trade around $99–$100, and market commentary has linked the name’s recovery to stabilising Bitcoin prices and a larger cash cushion; recent reports also noted a rebound in prediction-market pricing when STRC moved closer to par.[4][5][7] For comparison, the stock has already reached $100 at least on a monthly basis this year, but the event here is stricter: a single 1-minute candle must tag $100 on the TradingView feed.[17]

For traders focused on funding flows, the key catalysts are not just issuer updates but whether easier on-ramps keep fresh buying pressure in the book. Any announcement around dividend policy, balance-sheet support, or continued buy-side demand from cash-rich accounts can matter more than headline sentiment, because the tape has to absorb enough immediate order flow to bridge a roughly 15% gap from recent prints to the trigger level.[2][4][7] If deposit rails such as Klarna, SEPA, or USDC make it quicker for new money to reach the venue, that can improve depth and shorten the time STRC spends close to par; without that flow, the market is likely to remain thinly bid well below $100.

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Methodology

This page compares STRC hits $100 by… with a focus on payment rails and deposit friction. Polymarket accepts USDC on Polygon only; Kalshi only ACH/Plaid (US only); Betfair card/SEPA in EU/UK; Manifold no deposit. Polymarket Klarna UK additionally offers Klarna and SOFORT as fiat on-ramps to USDC. Live odds reflect the Polymarket order book.

Resolution & payout

Settlement path determines payout latency. Polymarket settles on-chain (USDC, minutes). Broker frontends like Polymarket Klarna UK add Klarna/SOFORT as fiat withdrawal options with T+1 processing. Kalshi: USD via ACH (T+1 to T+3). Betfair: local currency via card/SEPA (T+1 to T+5).

UK Frequently Asked Questions

Which payment methods are supported?

Klarna (Pay Now / Pay Later), SOFORT, SEPA bank transfer, credit card (Visa/Mastercard), Apple Pay, Google Pay, and direct USDC deposit on Polygon. Availability depends on your jurisdiction.

How fast is SEPA deposit?

SEPA Instant: under 10 seconds. SEPA Standard: 1-2 business days. Both accepted fee-free; the internal USDC conversion runs automatically once EUR lands in the platform account.

Can UK traders use Klarna to deposit on Polymarket?

Polymarket does not natively accept Klarna. To fund a Polymarket account from the UK, you must first purchase USDC via a crypto exchange (Coinbase UK, Kraken) or Revolut, then transfer to a Polygon-compatible wallet. Some third-party on-ramps (MoonPay, Transak) accept UK debit cards and may support Klarna buy-now-pay-later for crypto purchases.

What payment methods can UK users use for Polymarket?

UK traders typically use: (1) Coinbase UK or Kraken — buy USDC with GBP debit card or bank transfer; (2) Revolut — buy crypto and send to wallet; (3) MoonPay or Transak — Visa/Mastercard UK debit card directly to USDC on Polygon. Standard GBP-to-USDC conversion fees range from 0.5–2.5%.

How long do Polymarket withdrawals take for UK users?

Polymarket withdrawals to your Polygon wallet are instant (on-chain). Converting USDC back to GBP via Coinbase UK or Kraken typically takes 1–3 business days for bank transfer, or near-instant for Revolut. Polygon gas fees are minimal (<$0.01 per transaction).