Strategy CEO: AI shortened Stretch's development cycle from three years to eight months On June 19, 2026, Strategy CEO Phong Le @phongle stated in an interview with Coinage that AI played a critical supporting role in the development of Stretch. He mentioned that relying on traditional methods like consulting banks and lawyers often leads to repeated rejections of innovative products. Instead, the team used AI to directly access relevant case law and financial KPIs, effectively validating the product's feasibility. This shift significantly accelerated Stretch's development, compressing the estimated three-year timeline into just eight months. However, according to official data, Stretch's price has now dropped to $80.84, below its designed face value of $100. This has reignited external concerns about the effectiveness of its financing mechanism and its long-term sustainability. Source: Coinage