Strive (ASST) disclosed in its 8-K filing submitted on July 6 that between June 29 and July 2, it purchased 17.76 bitcoins at an average price of approximately $59,850 per coin (symbolizing the year 1776 of American independence), bringing total Bitcoin holdings to 19,882. Q2 Bitcoin yield reached 24.0%, with 3,264 bitcoins added.
Strive Purchases 17.76 BTC in 1776 Symbolism, Total Holdings Reach 19,882
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According to Strive's 8-K filing and CEO Matt Cole’s disclosure on X, Strive purchased 17.76 bitcoins between June 29 and July 2, 2026, at an average purchase price of around $59,850 per coin; the purchase quantity symbolizes the year 1776 (when the US declared independence), completed a few days before the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence. After this purchase, Strive’s total Bitcoin holdings reached 19,882.
Q2 2026: Acquired 6,236 BTC, Bitcoin Yield 24.0%
According to preliminary data from Strive’s 8-K, during Q2 2026 (ending June 30), Strive acquired a total of 6,236 bitcoins at an average cost of $74,290 per coin, increasing Bitcoin holdings from 13,628 at end of March to 19,864 at quarter-end.
The company reported a Q2 Bitcoin yield of 24.0% (measuring the change in Bitcoin holdings per share), with 3,264 bitcoins added, reflecting a leverage factor of 67.2%. Strive noted that these metrics are not traditional financial measures and do not include its debt and preferred claims; past yields do not predict future performance.
Strive Balance Sheet: Cash $144.5 Million, Total Assets Approximately $1.35 Billion
Based on preliminary data from Strive’s 8-K, the balance sheet as of June 30, 2026 is as follows:
Cash: $144.5 million (up from $95.1 million in March)
Strategy STRC Preferred Stock Holdings: 505,000 shares, valued at approximately $42.9 million
Total Assets: Approximately $1.35 billion
Composite Cost per Bitcoin: $94,761 (higher than recent purchase prices)
Total SATA Preferred Stock Outstanding: $783 million
Annual Dividend Obligation: $101.8 million (significant increase from $56.2 million in March)
SATA (Floating Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock) carries an annualized rate near 12.25%, with cumulative cash dividends paid monthly.
Strategy Sells Record 3,588 BTC for $216 Million
According to a statement from Strategy (MSTR) on the same day, Strategy sold 3,588 bitcoins on July 6, 2026, raising $216 million to pay dividends on its preferred securities; this is the largest Bitcoin sale in Strategy’s history, contrasting with Strive’s simultaneous strategy of active accumulation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Strive’s Q2 Bitcoin yield and how is it calculated?
Based on preliminary data from Strive’s 8-K, the Q2 2026 Bitcoin yield was 24.0%, used to measure the change in Bitcoin holdings per share; Q2 added 3,264 bitcoins with a leverage factor of 67.2%. Strive notes this is not a traditional financial measure and excludes debt and preferred claims; Q2 data is preliminary and unaudited.
What is the size of Strive’s SATA preferred stock and its dividend obligation?
Based on preliminary data from Strive’s 8-K, as of June 30, 2026, the Floating Rate Series A Perpetual Preferred Stock (SATA) outstanding totaled $783 million, with an annualized rate of approximately 12.25%; the annual dividend obligation is $101.8 million, up significantly from $56.2 million in March.
How many bitcoins does Strive currently hold, and what is the composite cost?
According to Strive’s 8-K filing, as of the filing on July 6, 2026, Strive held 19,882 bitcoins; as of June 30, 2026, the composite cost per bitcoin was $94,761, higher than the recent purchase price (approximately $59,850 on average).
