Strive's Bitcoin Holdings Surpass 36,000 BTC, ASST Stock Target Raised to $56
Strive's aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy has attracted new institutional interest and raised its stock price target to $56.
Strive's aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy has attracted new institutional interest and raised its stock price target to $56. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at R$414.868 ($81,787.00), down 0.2% since this brief published. This is an original Criptano brief synthesising 4 outlets (The Coin Republic, Cointelegraph, Unchained, and others), with their figures cross-checked, plus live market data, as of Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:30:01 UTC.
Strive's rapid Bitcoin accumulation highlights the growing institutional adoption of Bitcoin as a treasury asset, potentially influencing market dynamics and investor sentiment.
- Strive Lifts Bitcoin Holdings to 36,818 BTC Ahead of $700 Million SATS Settlement ↗
- TD Cowen Sees +27% Upside in Strive (ASST) with $56 Price Target as Bitcoin Holdings Surge ↗
- Strive buys $335M in Bitcoin, boosting holdings to 36,818 BTC ↗
- ASST Stock Price Eyes $56 as Strive’s Bitcoin Holdings Reach 36,818 BTC ↗
- Strive now holds 36,818 BTC, valued at approximately $3 billion.
- The company added 1,223 BTC last week, completing a 4,045 BTC accumulation in seven days.
- TD Cowen raised ASST's price target to $56, citing strong Bitcoin holdings and funding support.
- Bitcoin's 24-hour price increase of 1.06% reflects broader market optimism.
Multiple outlets, including The Coin Republic, Cointelegraph, Unchained, and CoinCodex, agree that Strive's Bitcoin holdings have reached 36,818 BTC, following a $335 million purchase over five days. They also concur that TD Cowen raised ASST's price target to $56. However, CoinCodex reports a slightly lower Bitcoin holding figure of 35,595 BTC, which may reflect an earlier data point. The Coin Republic and Cointelegraph highlight the $335 million investment figure, while Unchained emphasizes the completion of a 4,045 BTC accumulation week and the upcoming settlement of 15% preferred stock.
- Strive Aims to Raise $500M via New SATS Preferred Stock Offering
- Strive Bitcoin Holdings Soar to 35,595 BTC Amid Price Target Hike
- Strive's Bitcoin Holdings Surpass 36,000 BTC, ASST Stock Target Raised to $56 — this brief
Strive, a company focused on building a 
Bitcoin treasury, has significantly increased its Bitcoin holdings to 36,818 BTC, according to a recent SEC filing. This accumulation follows a $335 million purchase over five days, as reported by The Coin Republic and Cointelegraph. The company's Bitcoin holdings are now valued at approximately $3 billion.
The latest acquisition of 1,223 BTC, as noted by Cointelegraph and Unchained, has propelled Strive past MARA Holdings in terms of Bitcoin reserves. This strategic move is supported by equity financing, allowing the company to continue expanding its Bitcoin treasury.
Unchained further reports that Strive completed a 4,045 BTC accumulation week and is set to settle its new 15% preferred stock on Tuesday. This development underscores the company's aggressive strategy to bolster its Bitcoin holdings.
TD Cowen has raised its price target for ASST from $44 to $56, as reported by CoinCodex. This revision is attributed to the company's robust Bitcoin holdings and the financial backing from preferred stock funding. However, CoinCodex cites a slightly lower Bitcoin holding figure of 35,595 BTC, which may reflect an earlier data point.
The broader market context shows a positive trend, with the total crypto market cap at $2.81 trillion and Bitcoin's price at $81,946, reflecting a 1.06% increase over the past 24 hours. The Fear & Greed Index stands at 59, indicating a 'Greed' sentiment, which aligns with the overall market optimism.
Strive's aggressive Bitcoin accumulation strategy and the subsequent rise in its stock price target highlight the growing institutional interest in Bitcoin as a treasury asset. Investors will likely watch for further developments in Strive's Bitcoin holdings and the broader market response to such strategic moves.
Since this brief published about 2 hours ago, Bitcoin (BTC) has moved from R$415.674,61$81,946.00 to R$414.868,07$81,787.00 — -0.19%.
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At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 BTC ≈ R$413,842.22 (about $81,787.00), up 0.8% over 24 hours. The real itself trades about 0.2% below the official rate on the P2P market, so a Brazilian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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Strive's Bitcoin Holdings Surpass 36,000 BTC, ASST Stock — questions & answers
Quanto Bitcoin a Strive possui atualmente?
A Strive possui 36.818 BTC, avaliados em aproximadamente US$ 3 bilhões.
Qual é o novo preço-alvo da ASST?
O novo preço-alvo da ASST é de US$ 56, conforme aumento da TD Cowen.
Quanto Bitcoin a Strive adquiriu na última semana?
A Strive adquiriu 1.223 BTC na última semana, completando uma acumulação de 4.045 BTC em sete dias.
How much is 1 Bitcoin worth in real today?
About R$413,842.22 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Brazilians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $81,787.00. The real price moves with both BTC's US-dollar price and the USDT/BRL rate; use our Bitcoin in real page for any amount.
Has Bitcoin's price moved since this brief was published?
BTC is down 0.19% since this brief first published — trading at R$414.868 ($81,787.00) now versus R$415.675 ($81,946.00) at publication. Criptano re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Criptano brief that synthesises reporting from The Coin Republic, Cointelegraph, Unchained, CoinCodex, with the key figures cross-checked for agreement across them. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Criptano brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.