Strive’s Semler Scientific Acquisition Lifts Bitcoin Holdings but Sends Stock Down 12%

Strive has received shareholder approval to acquire Semler Scientific in an all-stock transaction. This will push the combined firm to become the 11th largest corporate hodler of Bitcoin (BTC). However, the market reaction to the merger has been tepid, with Strive’s stock (ASST) falling nearly 12% on Tuesday. Strive Expands Bitcoin Treasury With Semler Scientific Deal  The voting process for the acquisition commenced in late December 2025, with a special meeting scheduled for January 13 to approve the merger source: https://beincrypto.com/strive-semler-bitcoin-aquisition-stock-reaction/