Strive Adds 1,355 Bitcoin as Gemini AI Gives Fresh BTC Price Forecast

Gemini AI has outlined Bitcoin’s next potential price levels as Strive expands its holdings by 1,355 BTC and U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs see nearly $1 billion in inflows.

Bitcoin (BTC) has rallied by more than $10,000 in less than a week, with renewed corporate buying adding to the recovery. Gemini AI indicates that the move may have further room to develop, although the next few trading sessions could reveal whether the rally represents a broader trend shift or a short-covering move that is beginning to lose steam. BTC is trading near $85,340, up 4.6% over the past 24 hours after reaching $87,330.

The recovery represents a major shift from just a few days ago, when Bitcoin dropped toward $75,000 following the Senate’s failed CLARITY Act vote and the Federal Reserve’s first rate increase since 2023.

BTC has now reclaimed the $85,000 level for the first time since January. Trading volume over the past 24 hours has reached $62.6 billion, while Bitcoin’s market capitalization has risen above $1.71 trillion.

Strive has emerged as one of the latest corporate buyers. The asset manager acquired 1,355 BTC for $107.7 million at an average price of $79,475 per coin. The transaction lifted its Bitcoin holdings to 26,355 BTC, worth more than $2.2 billion.

The size of the purchase is particularly notable. Strive bought 469 BTC for $36.6 million the previous week, making its latest acquisition roughly three times larger. The company financed the purchase through non-dilutive preferred equity rather than debt. Preferred shares accounted for 57.7% of total capital raised, while warrant exercises generated $21.2 million in gross proceeds.

Strive now announces its Bitcoin purchases on a regular Monday schedule, giving market participants a recurring update on its accumulation activity.

Strategy has also resumed Bitcoin purchases, adding 950 BTC after a multi-week pause.

ETF Inflows Add to the Buying Pressure

Corporate treasury purchases have attracted attention, but spot Bitcoin ETF flows offer a broader indication of institutional demand. Those flows have recently shifted higher.

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $999 million in inflows on September 21, their strongest daily inflow in months. BlackRock’s IBIT led with $381.4 million, followed by ARK’s ARKB with $289.1 million and Fidelity’s FBTC with $238.8 million.

The inflow more than offset the $746 million in combined withdrawals from September 15 and 16, when the CLARITY Act vote unsettled the crypto market.

The funds now hold $103 billion in total net assets, while cumulative inflows since launch have reached $56.62 billion. The latest figures point to renewed institutional participation following Bitcoin’s recent decline.

Bitcoin’s technical setup has also shifted. BTC broke above $82,303 on Monday, a level that had previously rejected advances in May and September. With that resistance overcome, $82,303 has become a key support level. Bitcoin then climbed to $87,330 before retreating.

Gemini AI’s Bitcoin Price Roadmap

$82,300 support:
This is the level Bitcoin needs to defend to keep the breakout intact. Daily closes above it would preserve the current price structure.

$90,000–$92,000 target:
If ETF demand continues, Bitcoin could next challenge the $90,000–$92,000 range, where resistance appears relatively limited.

$98,330 resistance:
The $98,330 level from 2025 remains a major hurdle before the $100,000 mark. Gemini AI estimates that reaching this area could extend into the end of the year.

The pace of the advance remains an important consideration. Bitcoin has risen roughly 13% in less than a week, while the 1.4% pullback from the latest high demonstrates the volatility that can follow a rapid squeeze. A daily close below $82,300 could shift attention back toward $73,836.

For now, corporate accumulation and strong spot ETF inflows are providing additional demand as Bitcoin holds near its latest highs.