Strive CEO Says Firm Would Survive Even If Bitcoin Fell Near Zero
According to Stocktwits, CEO Matt Cole said the firm carries no debt and could survive a deep Bitcoin slump without selling any coins.
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what happened
Strive Inc. (ASST) chief executive Matt Cole told Anthony Pompliano on his podcast that Bitcoin could fall to almost nothing and the treasury company would still operate. According to Stocktwits, Cole said Strive funds itself only through preferred shares, so it has no lenders that could force a sale at any price.
Cole contrasted this with borrowing against crypto, where a steep decline triggers forced liquidations. He said the company keeps roughly 85 to 90 percent of its assets in Bitcoin and the rest in cash, enough to get through a downturn without selling coins. He also described the structure as a long bet against the dollar, since its perpetual preferred dividends never end.
Stocktwits noted Strive held 43,153 BTC at an average cost of $87,821, while Bitcoin traded near $67,018, about 24% below that level.
why it matters
The key point for investors is the balance sheet: no debt means no margin-call risk, but fixed preferred dividends depend on Bitcoin gains over time. With the coin already below the company's average cost, that buffer is under pressure.
market impact
Bitcoin and ASST shares: the no-sale pledge lowers the risk of forced selling, but the stock stays tied to the coin's price.
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sources
- Strive CEO Says Bitcoin Could ‘Go To A Penny’ And The Company Would Still Survive Because It Has No Debt — Stocktwits, 14 November 2026 at 06:40 UTC
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