Strive adds 6,182 Bitcoin for $511 million, lifts treasury to 43,000 BTC and launches $1 billion ATM program

Strive Inc. bought 6,182 BTC for about $511.4 million between Oct 17‑23 2026, bringing its total holdings to 43,000 BTC, a 16.8% weekly increase. The purchase was funded largely by a $630 million preferred‑stock offering that closed on Oct 20. On the same day the company filed a prospectus supplement for a new at‑the‑market program that allows it to sell up to $1 billion of SATS preferred stock.

The announcement sent Strive’s shares down 4.9% in after‑hours trading. Cash and cash equivalents rose to $504.4 million, giving the firm additional liquidity for future Bitcoin purchases.

  • 1Strive bought 6,182 Bitcoin for about $511.4 million between Oct 17 and Oct 23, 2026.
  • 2The purchase raised Strive’s total Bitcoin holdings to 43,000 BTC.
  • 3The average price paid was roughly $82,732 per coin, including fees and expenses.
  • 4Bitcoin holdings grew 16.8% in the week, from 36,818 BTC to 43,000 BTC.
  • 5Cash and cash equivalents ended the week at $504.4 million.
  • 6Strive launched a $1 billion at‑the‑market program to sell SATS preferred stock.

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