The Wolf Of All Streets Trump Goes All-In On Crypto – Is A Bitcoin Supercycle Starting?
Jun 4, 2025
Sidney Powell from Maple Finance, a key player in Bitcoin-backed lending, joins to discuss Trump's burgeoning crypto empire. They delve into Cantor Fitzgerald's monumental $2 billion credit facility and its implications for institutional lending with Bitcoin as collateral. The conversation highlights the intertwining of politics and crypto, speculating on a potential Bitcoin supercycle ignited by Trump's ventures. Powell also breaks down the rise of meme coins and the evolving landscape of digital finance.
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Cantor's Big Bitcoin Lending Entry
- Cantor Fitzgerald's $2 billion Bitcoin-backed lending facility marks significant TradFi entry into crypto lending.
- It enables Maple Finance to scale loan books and lower cost of capital with institutional wholesale funding.
Institutional Bitcoin Lending Flow
- Institutional clients borrow large sums from intermediaries like Maple who split these into smaller loans.
- Borrowers range from family offices to centralized exchanges offering banking-like lending products.
Debt Strategy for Bitcoin Accumulation
- Institutions borrowing Bitcoin to buy more Bitcoin succeed only with proper timing and capital structure.
- Avoid high loan-to-value ratios to prevent liquidation during volatility downturns.