Strive Inc (ASST) has been designated H.C. Wainwright’s top stock pick in the crypto sector for the second half of 2026, as the investment firm cited the company’s aggressive Bitcoin accumulation and expanded liquidity position.
The firm reduced Strive’s price target to $36 from $37, reflecting its outlook for the period. Strive reported year-to-date Bitcoin acquisitions totaling 12,237 BTC as of June 30, with a quarterly yield of 23.9% and a year-to-date yield of 37.7%. In the second quarter alone, the company acquired 6,236 BTC.
Strive also strengthened its balance sheet by raising liquidity to over $200 million and fully clearing its outstanding short-term and long-term debt. Its preferred stock (SATA) has recovered to approximately $99, supported by 44 consecutive days of dividend payments.
The designation comes as U.S. lawmakers prepare for a Senate cloture vote on the CLARITY Act scheduled for September 15, 2026, which may influence regulatory clarity for digital asset firms.
H.C. Wainwright expects accelerated Bitcoin accumulation and net asset value expansion for Strive in the fourth quarter of 2026.
