Strive Chairman and CEO Matt Cole said the Feb. 19 low for the company's ASST shares marked a bear-market bottom, when the CFO, CLO, other executives and directors bought stock in the public market. Three independent directors became full-time employees within six months, while the company maintained confidence in its Bitcoin exposure, leveraged structure and team execution. Cole said internal morale remained strong despite weak external sentiment and that subsequent performance had validated the team's execution. With ASST up more than 50% over the past four trading sessions and its market capitalization at about $1.686 billion, Cole said Strive's focus had not changed because the Bitcoin bull market was only beginning and the company would continue advancing its strategy.