ASST - Strive, Inc.

Insider Purchase by Cole Matthew Ryan (CEO)

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Trade Summary

1 month ago, Cole Matthew Ryan, serving as CEO at Strive, Inc. (ASST), purchased 500,000 shares at $0.92 per share, for a total transaction value of $459,350.00. Following this transaction, Cole Matthew Ryan now holds 1,200,380 shares of ASST.

This purchase represents a 71.00% increase in Cole Matthew Ryan's stake in the company. This is considered a high-conviction trade given the significant change in ownership.

The trade was executed on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 and publicly disclosed via SEC Form 4 filing on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 1 day after the trade was made.

Strive, Inc. operates in the COMMUNICATION SERVICES sector, specifically within the INTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION industry. Insider buying activity in this sector can provide valuable signals about industry trends and company-specific developments.

Cole Matthew Ryan

Cole Matthew Ryan

CEO

Matthew Ryan Cole, also known as Matt Cole, is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Director of Strive Asset Management, LLC (NASDAQ: ASST, formerly Strive, Inc.), appointed on September 12, 2025.[[1]](https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/diversified-financials/nasdaq-asst/strive-asset-management/management) At 40 years old, he also serves as Chief Investment Officer and directly owns approximately 0.68% of the company's shares, valued at around $4.1 million.[[1]](https://simplywall.st/stocks/us/diversified-financials/nasdaq-asst/strive-asset-management/management) Cole has demonstrated strong confidence in Strive by making significant personal investments in the company's stock, including purchases totaling over 480,000 shares at prices between $0.80 and $0.82 per share on December 15, 2025, and additional acquisitions such as 248,999 shares and 207,457 shares on the same date.[[2]](https://www.ainvest.com/news/strive-ceo-cole-ryan-buys-480-795-shares-0-8-0-82-share-2512/)[[6]](https://www.marketbeat.com/instant-alerts/strive-nasdaqasst-ceo-purchases-19919920-in-stock-2025-12-16/) In a recent interview, he discussed Strive's strategy of engaging companies like GameStop to adopt a 'Bitcoin standard' by holding Bitcoin on their balance sheets to enhance long-term shareholder value, aligning with the firm's focus on Bitcoin and digital assets.[[7]](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2Py1jBsCGk)

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Trade Price

$0.92

Quantity

500,000

Total Value

$459,350.00

Shares Owned

1,200,380

Trade Date

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

40 days ago

SEC Filing Date

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Filed 1 day after trade

COMMUNICATION SERVICESINTERNET CONTENT & INFORMATION

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