Strive Buys 789 BTC, Total Reaches 14,557 BTC

Strive Asset Management, a Nasdaq-listed firm, announced the purchase of 789 Bitcoin for its corporate treasury, bringing its total holdings to 14,557 BTC and elevating it to ninth place among public companies holding the cryptocurrency.

The acquisition, completed at an average price of $77,890 per Bitcoin for a total cost of approximately $61.4 million, was disclosed by CEO and Chairman Matt Cole on X on April 27, 2026. As of April 24, 2026, the holdings were valued at around $1.1 billion based on Bitcoin's price near $76,700 at the time. The purchase propelled Strive ahead of Hut 8, which holds 13,696 BTC, according to BitcoinTreasuries data. Public companies collectively hold more than 1.18 million BTC.

Strive, which describes itself as the first publicly traded Bitcoin treasury asset management corporation, has rapidly built its position since late 2025. Starting from zero BTC, the firm has funded accumulations through equity and preferred stock issuances, including a $225 million preferred equity raise earlier this year. A January update noted an addition of 333.89 BTC, followed by further purchases that solidified its top-10 ranking. The company measures shareholder value...