Strive Inc. (NASDAQ: ASST) shares soared over 29% to $1.42 on Monday after investor Mike Alfred endorsed the company as a top bitcoin investment. Alfred revealed his holding of over 1 million shares, boosting investor confidence. The stock had already risen 34.6% in pre-market trading. Strive Inc. currently holds 10,900 bitcoin, valued at $1.26 billion, acquired through mergers and direct purchases, including a recent all-stock acquisition of Semler Scientific. Additionally, the company has secured $1.5 billion in private financing to further increase its bitcoin holdings.