Strive Inc Named Top Crypto Stock Pick by H.C. Wainwright

H.C. Wainwright has identified Strive Inc as its top stock pick in the cryptocurrency sector for the second half of 2026. The investment firm maintains its bullish stance on digital asset companies that have shown strong growth and financial discipline. With potential regulatory clarity on the horizon through the CLARITY Act, which faces a procedural cloture vote in the Senate on September 15th, H.C. Wainwright sees an improved setup for the sector heading into year-end.

Strive Inc has delivered strong Bitcoin-per-share growth during a bear market, acquiring 6,236 BTC in the second quarter and 12,237 BTC year-to-date through June 30. This drove a Bitcoin Yield of 23.9% for the quarter and 37.7% year-to-date. The company has strengthened its balance sheet position, increasing liquidity to over $200 million while retiring all outstanding short-term and long-term debt.

H.C. Wainwright expects Strive Inc to be among the best performing stocks in its coverage universe when Bitcoin prices move higher, with accelerated BTC accumulation and net asset value expansion anticipated in the fourth quarter of 2026. The company's preferred shares have recovered to near par value at approximately $99, delivering 44 consecutive business days of dividends.