The Pomp Podcast #1522 Tim, Dan, Ben, Jeff | Could Microstrategy’s Bitcoin Strategy Blow Up?
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Apr 4, 2025 Dan Hillery, a Bitcoin analyst and trader, joins fellow experts Tim Kotzman, Ben Workman, and Jeff Walton to dive into Microstrategy's ambitious Bitcoin strategy. They explore the potential risks tied to leveraging Bitcoin and discuss the implications of high-volatility options. The conversation reveals the intricate balance of retaining Bitcoin versus selling it, shedding light on corporate finance innovation with Bitcoin as an asset. Listeners gain insights into metrics that count and future strategic phases for Bitcoin in treasury management.
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Non-Recourse Debt Advantage
- MicroStrategy's non-recourse debt structure mitigates liquidation risks associated with Bitcoin's volatility.
- This allows the company to withstand significant price drops without forced selling.
Trust and Bitcoin Treasuries
- Bitcoin treasury strategies rely on trust and the promise of not selling.
- Companies selling Bitcoin break this trust and jeopardize the strategy's viability.
Bitcoin Treasury Strategy
- Communicate transparently if changing your Bitcoin treasury strategy and be prepared to explain it.
- View Bitcoin as long-term capital accumulation for increased optionality.