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Strive Teases Bitcoin Buy as ASST Stock Hits YTD High

Created at 7 Sep · 2:26 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

Bitcoin treasury firm Strive has hinted at a new Bitcoin purchase, with an announcement expected soon. This comes as the company's stock, ASST, reached a year-to-date high, making it the best performer among top Bitcoin treasury firms.

Key Numbers

23,156 BTCStrive's total Bitcoin holdings
1,800 BTCRecent Bitcoin purchase by Strive
5th-largestStrive's ranking among Bitcoin treasury firms
$27ASST stock's year-to-date high
78%ASST stock's year-to-date performance
120%ASST stock's performance in the last month
$82,000Bitcoin's recent high price
$63,000Bitcoin's recent low price

Who's Involved

Strive
Bitcoin treasury firm teasing new purchase
Matt Cole
CEO of Strive, hinted at new Bitcoin buy
Strategy
Largest Bitcoin treasury firm
Twenty One Capital
Bitcoin treasury firm
Metaplanet
Bitcoin treasury firm
MARA Holdings
Bitcoin treasury firm

↳ Why This Matters

Strive's potential new Bitcoin purchase and the surge in its stock price highlight investor interest in companies holding significant amounts of cryptocurrency, particularly during periods of market recovery. The performance of ASST stock also serves as a proxy for the broader sentiment towards Bitcoin treasury firms.

Key facts

  • Strive CEO Matt Cole hinted at a new Bitcoin purchase.
  • The company recently acquired 1,800 BTC, bringing its total holdings to 23,156 BTC.
  • Strive aims to become the second-largest Bitcoin holder by year-end.
  • Strive's stock (ASST) reached a year-to-date high above $27.
  • ASST stock has gained over 78% year-to-date and nearly 120% in the past month.

Bitcoin treasury firm Strive has signaled a potential new Bitcoin purchase, with an announcement anticipated as early as tomorrow. This news coincides with a surge in Strive's stock (ASST) to a year-to-date high, positioning it as the top performer among the ten largest Bitcoin treasury firms.

Strive CEO Matt Cole shared a post on X indicating a "Wall-breaking season at Strive," a phrase that has preceded previous Bitcoin acquisitions. The company recently expanded its holdings by 1,800 BTC, elevating it to the fifth-largest Bitcoin treasury firm with a total of 23,156 BTC. Cole has expressed ambitions for Strive to become the second-largest Bitcoin holder by the end of the year, trailing only Strategy.

Strive's common equity, ASST, has seen significant gains, trading above $27 and marking a year-to-date increase of over 78%. The stock's performance in the last month alone has been nearly 120%, largely driven by Bitcoin's recent rebound from approximately $63,000 to $82,000. Other Bitcoin treasury firms, such as Strategy and Metaplanet, have also experienced notable stock gains over the past month, though their year-to-date performance remains mixed.

Frequently asked questions

Strive is a Bitcoin treasury firm that holds Bitcoin as part of its corporate assets.

ASST is the common equity stock of Strive, which has recently seen significant price appreciation.

The stock's performance is largely attributed to Bitcoin's recent price rebound and Strive's strategic Bitcoin acquisitions.

Strive currently holds 23,156 BTC.

What Happens Next

01Strive is expected to announce a new Bitcoin purchase soon.

How It Developed

Strive CEO Matt Cole hinted at a new Bitcoin purchase via an X post.
Strive recently acquired 1,800 BTC, becoming the 5th-largest Bitcoin treasury firm.
The company aims to become the second-largest Bitcoin holder by year-end.
Strive's common equity, ASST stock, surged to a year-to-date high above $27.
ASST stock is up over 78% year-to-date and nearly 120% in the past month.

Sources

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Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive Teases New Bitcoin Buy as ASST Stock Hits YTD HighCoinGape

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