Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive Surpasses Tesla in Bitcoin Assets, Increases SATA Dividend to 12.75%

Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive Asset Management has now surpassed Tesla on the corporate Bitcoin leaderboard.

The company currently possesses 13,310.9 BTC valued at approximately $944 million, securing the 10th position among public treasury holders. Tesla’s 11,509 BTC now ranks behind them.

This announcement coincided with Q4 results that also revealed an increase in the dividend for SATA preferred stock to 12.75% and a $50 million investment in Strategy’s STRC preferred stock.

Strive is not merely discussing Bitcoin; it is actively constructing a treasury to reflect that commitment.

Key Takeaways

• BTC Holdings: Strive now possesses 13,310.9 BTC (~$944M), surpassing Tesla to enter the top 10 public treasuries.
• SATA Dividend: The board increased the dividend on SATA preferred stock to 12.75% to attract yield-focused capital.
• STRC Investment: The firm allocated $50 million into Strategy’s STRC preferred stock to generate yield on its balance sheet.

Ramaswamy Strive’s Bitcoin Capital Stack: Funding the Buy

Strive is rapidly expanding its Bitcoin treasury through a combination of at-the-market offerings and structured finance instruments.

Since its public listing in September 2025, the firm has accumulated BTC via PIPE proceeds and its acquisition of Semler Scientific. The most recent tranche contributed approximately 317 BTC.

STRIVE ANNOUNCES 4Q25 FINANCIAL RESULTS
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
– Accumulated 13,628 Bitcoin as of 3/17/26
– BTC Yield of 22.2% in 4Q25 & 13.5% 1Q26 QTD
– BTC Gain of ₿1,305 BTC in 4Q25 & ₿1,050 1Q26 QTD
– BTC $ Gain of $114.3M in 4Q25 & $78.2M 1Q26 QTD$ASST $SATA

— Strive (@Strive) March 19, 2026

The capital structure is intentional. Strive invested $50 million in Strategy’s STRC preferred stock to finance its SATA dividend program. Holding high-yield Bitcoin-backed instruments like STRC generates the necessary cash flow to sustain the 12.75% payout while simultaneously maintaining direct BTC exposure.

The figures support this strategy. Strive reported a Bitcoin Yield of 22.2% in Q4 2025. GAAP net loss was recorded at $393.6 million due to fair value declines. However, GAAP is not the metric that investors in this strategy are monitoring. BTC per share accretion is. And that figure is trending positively.

What It Means for Corporate Adoption: A New Leaderboard

Surpassing Tesla signifies more than just a leaderboard achievement. Tesla has maintained a consistent position since its initial purchases and partial sales. Strive embodies a different approach entirely. A financial firm actively restructuring its balance sheet around Bitcoin as a fundamental strategy.

This transition extends beyond a single entity. Institutional crypto is evolving from passive holding to proactive treasury management. Evernorth established a SPAC centered on XRP reserves.

Strive is demonstrating that public markets will reward companies that effectively securitize Bitcoin holdings. This model provides shareholders with Bitcoin volatility along with a yield component through the 12.75% SATA dividend. Spot ETFs cannot deliver that combination.

Out of the numerous successes Strive had in our first six months as a public company, the most important was cementing our foundation as a structured finance company laser focused on digital credit.
We see a multi-trillion dollar opportunity for digital credit to scale in the… https://t.co/sfLWPrlZaa

— Matt Cole (@ColeMacro) March 19, 2026

CEO Matthew Cole has indicated that the accumulation is not expected to slow down. Over $83 million in cash remains available with a $500 million shelf offering still in place. The buy walls continue to remain active.

The infrastructure is established. The capital is allocated. The competition for balance sheet dominance is intensifying, and Strive has just entered the top 10.

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