Michael Saylor, chairman of Strategy, emphasized the retail nature of Stretch (STRC) during his appearance on the Anchorage Digital Mainstage at Consensus 2026. Saylor pointed out that while investment giant Vanguard does not allow direct Bitcoin purchases, it does permit investments in STRC, likening its retail accessibility to that of cryptocurrencies. His remarks underscore the growing intersection between traditional finance products and the crypto market.