Strive Asset Management ASST surges 7.03% as investors prop up shares amid delisting risk

Strive Asset Management (ASST) surged 7.0276% in pre-market trading on December 26, 2025, as investors rushed to prop up its share price amid a prolonged dip below Nasdaq’s $1 minimum bid requirement. The stock has traded below this threshold for 10 consecutive days, triggering delisting risks, prompting renewed buying interest to stabilize its position.

The rally coincided with an announcement to raise its preferred stock dividend rate to 12.25% from 12%, effective January 2026. The first installment of $1.0208 per share will be paid on January 15, 2026. The move underscores the company’s focus on shareholder returns amid its Bitcoin treasury strategy, which currently holds approximately 7,525 Bitcoins as of November 2025.

Strive’s recent volatility reflects broader challenges faced by Bitcoin treasury firms, with the stock having previously raised $500 million through an at-the-market program to fund additional Bitcoin purchases. However, the latest dividend hike and investor activity suggest a strategic effort to balance capital structure while mitigating regulatory risks tied to its listing status.

Analysts have noted that the surge in pre-market trading, combined with the dividend increase and Bitcoin treasury strategy, has sparked renewed institutional interest in Strive as a speculative play on the digital asset space. The company’s ability to maintain its listing will largely depend on its capacity to sustain the recent momentum and meet Nasdaq’s ongoing requirements for continued trading.

As the market continues to watch closely, the next few weeks will be critical in determining whether Strive can avoid delisting and whether its Bitcoin-based capital structure can serve as a long-term competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.