Strive (NASDAQ: ASST) and Semler (NASDAQ: SMLR) shares fell Tuesday after Semler shareholders approved an all-stock merger to consolidate Bitcoin treasuries. Strive stock declined 11.8% and Semler shares dropped 9.6% during the trading session following the announcement. At the time of publication, Strive and Semler shares were up respectively 3.4% and 4.7% after market open on Wednesday. Semler shareholders voted 8,732,675 to 633,524 in favor of the acquisition, with 43,137 abstentions. Approximately 9 ...

Group 1 - Cryptocurrency-related stocks experienced gains, with Strategy (MSTR.US) rising over 9%, Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR.US) up over 7%, Strive (ASST.US) increasing over 4%, and Coinbase (COIN.US) climbing over 2% [1] - Bitcoin reached a two-month high, rising 2.4% to $96,348, marking the highest intraday level since November 16 [1] - Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, also saw a significant increase, rising over 5% [1] Group 2 - Bitcoin ended 2025 on a low note, with an annual decline of over 6% and a narrow trading range, but showed signs of potential breakout in January [1] - Traders believe Bitcoin may gain an advantage in asset class competition, with investors likely to allocate more funds to Bitcoin based on the logic of "chasing gold trends" as other risk assets perform strongly [1]

吴说获悉，Strive, Inc.（纳斯达克: ASST）公告称已获得 Semler Scientific（纳斯达克: SMLR）股东批 准，将以全股票方式收购后者；交易完成后 Strive 将获得 Semler 持有的 5,048.1 枚 BTC，使合并后总持 有量达 12,797.9 枚 BTC，并称将成为全球第 11 大企业比特币持有者。Strive 还计划在交易后 12 个月内 变现 Semler 的医疗设备业务，并偿还其 1 亿美元可转债及 2000 万美元 Coinbase 贷款。 来源：市场资讯 （来源：吴说） ...

Core Viewpoint - Strive shareholders approved the acquisition of Semler Scientific, but the announcement of a one-to-20 reverse stock split surprised investors, leading to declines in share prices for both companies [1][3]. Group 1: Acquisition Details - The all-stock transaction will transfer Semler's 5,048 BTC to Strive, resulting in a combined total of nearly 12,798 Bitcoin, positioning the new entity ahead of Tesla and Trump Media & Technology Group in Bitcoin reserves, ranking 11th among corporate holders [2]. - Strive's recent purchase of 123 BTC for $11.3 million at an average price of $91,561 is included in the total Bitcoin holdings [2]. Group 2: Stock Split and Market Reaction - The reverse stock split aims to align Strive's share price with institutional participation standards, as the stock had been trading below $1 for much of the past three months [3]. - Following the announcement, Strive's stock dropped to as low as $0.90 and traded 12% lower, while Semler shares fell nearly 10% [3]. Group 3: Management Perspective - Strive's CEO, Matt Cole, characterized the reverse split as "meaningless from a valuation standpoint," but noted it would facilitate institutional investment in the stock [4]. Group 4: Industry Context - The merger and stock maneuver highlight consolidation pressures in the digital asset treasury sector, as investor enthusiasm has diminished alongside falling stock prices [5]. - Many firms in the sector are trading below the net asset value of their crypto holdings, which restricts their ability to raise capital for expansion [5]. - Mergers and asset roll-ups are becoming essential strategies for scaling operations and enhancing market visibility [5]. Group 5: Financial Strategy - Strive plans to monetize Semler's medical diagnostics business and eliminate approximately $120 million in outstanding debt, which includes a $100 million convertible note and a $20 million loan from Coinbase [6]. - The company intends to maintain a lean corporate structure, focusing on Bitcoin operations and yield generation [6].

Semler Scientific shareholders have approved the healthcare technology firm's deal to be acquired by Strive Inc. in an all-stock transaction, which was first announced last September. When the deal is complete, Strive will become the 11th largest publicly traded holder of Bitcoin. But investors don't seem particularly optimistic on the news. Strive shares, which trade on the Nasdaq as ASST, have plunged nearly 13% on the news. The stock recently changed hands for $0.96. Meanwhile, Semler Scientific, whi ...

DALLAS, TX and CAMPBELL, CA, Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Strive, Inc. (“Strive”) announces Semler Scientific, Inc. (“Semler Scientific”) stockholders voted to approve being acquired by Strive. As part of the all-stock transaction, Strive will acquire Semler Scientific’s 5,048.1 Bitcoin. Strive also announces the purchase of 123 additional Bitcoin for its corporate treasury at an average price of $91,561 per Bitcoin, for a total purchase price of $11,264,000, inclusive of fees and expenses, bringing St ...

Stirve Semler — Source: CoinGape Stive:- In a major update for the awaited Bitcoin treasury, a planned shareholder vote on Jan. 13 will determine whether Semler Scientific and Strive move forward with a merger. If approved, would fold Semler’s assets into Strive’s bitcoin-first business and leave the combined entity holding roughly 13,000 BTC. This is a hoard that could place the firm among the largest public companies to adopt Bitcoin as a strategic reserve. Strive Semler DAT Merger The transaction wa ...

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We recently published 10 Big Names Crumbling Before 2026. Strive Asset Management, LLC (NASDAQ:ASST) is one of the worst performers on Tuesday. Strive Asset dropped for a third day on Tuesday, losing 5.35 percent to close at $0.7320 apiece as investors unloaded positions anew amid the lack of fresh leads to boost buying. Tuesday marked Strive Asset Management, LLC’s (NASDAQ:ASST) 13th consecutive day of trading below the exchange’s minimum bid price requirement of $1. The Nasdaq requires companies to m ...

Core Viewpoint - Semler Scientific's Chairman Eric Semler is urging shareholders to vote in favor of the merger with Strive, scheduled for a special meeting on January 13, 2026, despite a 21% decline in stock value since the acquisition announcement [1][2]. Group 1: Merger Details - Shareholders of Semler Scientific will receive 21.05 shares of Strive (ASST) for each share of Semler (SMLR) upon completion of the merger [2]. - The combined entity is expected to hold nearly 13,000 bitcoins, positioning it among the top five pure-play bitcoin treasuries according to Bitcointreasuries.net [2]. Group 2: Executive Statements - Eric Semler expressed that the merger provides SMLR shareholders the opportunity to benefit from one of the leading digital credit companies, emphasizing the significant bitcoin holdings post-merger [2]. - Following the transaction, Eric Semler confirmed his intention to join the board of directors at Strive [2].