Vanguard holds 1.99 million shares of Strive worth $51.5 million, mainly through its Total Stock Market Index Fund, identified by the ticker VTSAX. The stake results from indexing mechanics rather than an active decision by Vanguard to bet on digital assets. Before a July 2026 filing, the fund bought 269,200 ASST shares during a rebalancing, lifting its position to 1.98 million shares valued at about $23.7 million. The higher value reflects both the increased share count and the appreciation of ASST’s stock price, which could reach between $52 million and $55 million by late October 2026. Founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, Strive shifted its business toward accumulating Bitcoin after acquiring Semler Scientific and held about 43,000 BTC before adding 6,182 BTC for $511 million in October 2026. These purchases were funded through equity and preferred-stock offerings, creating potential dilution for existing shareholders and volatility tied to Bitcoin’s price.
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