Item 8.01. Other Events.
On October 14, 2026, Strive, Inc. ("Strive" or the "Company") announced that from the period of October 12, 2026 through October 13, 2026, 273,493,909 traditional warrants to purchase 13,674,703 shares of Class A common stock were exercised for expected gross proceeds of $369.2 million. As of close of business on October 13, 2026, there were no traditional warrants issued in connection with the Company's PIPE transaction remaining outstanding. The Company also announced that from the period of October 12, 2026 through October 13, 2026, Strive purchased 2,822 bitcoin at an average price of approximately $83,266 per bitcoin, inclusive of fees and expenses.