$ASST

Strive CEO Matt Cole Says Superintelligence Will Make Bitcoin The ‘Most Valuable Scarce Asset’

Strive Inc. (ASST) shares rose 0.9% premarket after CEO Matt Cole said superintelligence would make Bitcoin the 'most valuable scarce asset,' countering investor Jason Calacanis' bearish Bitcoin calls. Strategy (MSTR) executive Michael Saylor agreed, stating AI creates abundance while Bitcoin enforces scarcity. ASST sentiment turned neutral, MSTR sentiment turned extremely bearish on Stocktwits.

Original reporting
Published Oct 28, 2026, 12:49 PM UTC
Analysis
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$ASSTBullishLow
01

Why it matters

Both companies experience slight price adjustments driven by sentiment rather than new fundamentals; the overall market impact is limited.

02

Market read

Small, sentiment‑driven moves in two crypto‑exposed stocks; unlikely to affect broader market trends.

03

What to watch

Regulatory developments and macro‑economic conditions remain the primary drivers for Bitcoin and related stocks.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 3/10Timing: premarket today

Background

The article reports fresh comments from Strive Inc. CEO Matt Cole and MicroStrategy chairman Michael Saylor on Bitcoin’s role amid AI growth, noting modest pre‑market price moves.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$ASSTBullishMedium confidence
Context

Strive Inc. shares rose ~0.9% in pre‑market after CEO Matt Cole promoted Bitcoin as the most valuable scarce asset.

Expected impact

likely modest upside as investors react to the bullish comment

Evidence & confidence

The comment is new but limited in substance; price move is small and driven by sentiment rather than fundamentals.

$MSTRBearishMedium confidence
Context

MicroStrategy stock slipped 0.2% in pre‑market following Michael Saylor’s response to the same Bitcoin‑AI debate.

Expected impact

likely modest downside as traders digest the mixed messages

Evidence & confidence

Saylor’s remarks are a fresh quote but do not introduce new material information; impact is limited to sentiment.

Market effects

Minimal effect on broader crypto‑related equities; reinforces narrative of Bitcoin as a store of value.

U.S. pre‑market activity only; no notable regional spillover.

Low; the debate is niche and does not shift global market dynamics.

Counterpoint

The CEO’s hype may be overblown; Bitcoin’s price is driven more by macro factors than executive commentary.

Key entities

  • Strive Inc.

    AI‑focused firm promoting Bitcoin as a scarce asset.

  • MicroStrategy

    Largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, responding to the debate.

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