On The Brink with Castle Island Weekly Roundup 04/25/25 (Decoupling, Fed Rescinds guidance, 21 Capital) (EP.616)
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Apr 25, 2025 AI Snips
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Bitcoin Showing Digital Gold Traits
- Bitcoin has begun to decouple from traditional crypto market dynamics, showing signs of acting more like digital gold.
- Despite its smaller size compared to gold, recent price behavior indicates increasing maturity in Bitcoin's market role.
21 Capital's Bitcoin Leverage Model
- 21 Capital acts like a MicroStrategy strategy by holding a large Bitcoin treasury with leverage options.
- Issuing equity and debt allows it to amplify Bitcoin exposure, although this comes with premium valuation complexities.
Trump’s Meme Coin Holder Dinner
- Trump is hosting a dinner for the top 220 holders of his TRUMP meme coin at a golf club.
- The announcement caused the coin's price to jump by about 50%, showing excitement from holders.