Strive Surpasses Coinbase to Become Seventh-Largest Corporate Bitcoin Holder

Strive Surpasses Coinbase to Become Seventh-Largest Corporate Bitcoin Holder

According to a May 26 SEC filing, Strive’s Bitcoin treasury reached 16,500 BTC after a 1,109 BTC purchase, putting it ahead of Coinbase’s reported 16,492 BTC balance-sheet holdings.

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Fact Check
Strive's own SEC 8-K filing dated May 26, 2026 confirms purchase of 1,109 BTC between May 19-22, raising total to 16,500 BTC and notes evaluation of refreshed ATM programs. The Block and CoinDesk corroborate the seventh-largest corporate holder ranking, with The Block specifying Coinbase held 16,492 BTC (now surpassed).
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Summary

According to a May 26 SEC filing, Strive bought 1,109 Bitcoin for about $85.4 million, bringing its total holdings to 16,500 BTC. The filing said the purchase price averaged $76,988 per Bitcoin. The updated figures place Strive ahead of Coinbase’s reported 16,492 BTC balance-sheet holdings, supporting its position as the seventh-largest corporate Bitcoin holder. Earlier topic coverage had already linked the same purchase window to Strive’s move past Riot Platforms and had noted conflicting prior figures on the average purchase price, with one earlier report citing $76,989 per coin.

Terms & Concepts
  • Bitcoin treasury: A corporate strategy of holding Bitcoin directly on the balance sheet as a reserve or investment asset.
  • SEC filing: A formal disclosure submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that provides investors with material company information.