Strive, Inc. 8-K

What Happened Strive, Inc. announced on January 13, 2026 that between January 1–12, 2026 it purchased approximately 123 bitcoin at an average price of about $91,561 per BTC for a total of $11,264,000 (inclusive of fees). After these purchases, Strive’s total bitcoin holdings increased to approximately 7,749.8 BTC, with a total acquisition cost of $874,258,244 and an average acquisition price of $112,810 per BTC.

On the same date Strive disclosed that shareholders of Semler Scientific, Inc. voted to approve Strive’s acquisition of Semler. The companies expect the merger to close on or about January 16, 2026. Strive also referenced its previously filed Form S-4 (Dec 3, 2025) and included customary forward-looking statement cautions.

Key Details

• Bitcoin purchases: ~123 BTC purchased Jan 1–12, 2026 at ~$91,561/ BTC; total ~$11.264M (fees incl.).
• Total bitcoin holdings: ~7,749.8 BTC; total acquisition cost ~$874.26M; average cost ~$112,810/ BTC.
• Semler merger: Semler shareholders approved the acquisition; expected close on or about January 16, 2026.
• Regulatory filings: Strive filed a Registration Statement on Form S-4 (includes information/proxy/prospectus); investors urged to read filings.

Why It Matters The 8-K highlights increased exposure to bitcoin on Strive’s balance sheet and a near-term corporate acquisition. For investors, the larger bitcoin position raises treasury-asset volatility and price-risk considerations, while the Semler transaction (expected to close imminently) may affect Strive’s capital structure and operations; the filing reiterates standard risks and directs investors to the S-4 and related documents for full details.