Unhedged Welcome to the ‘Hotel Crypto’
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Jun 10, 2025 This discussion dives into the soaring investments in Bitcoin, spotlighting a Japanese hotel that has turned into a crypto powerhouse. The hosts dissect the volatile relationship between stock values and company valuations, while questioning the sustainability of this trend. They also explore the complexities and risks surrounding stablecoins and their impact on the banking system. Finally, there's a light-hearted moment discussing the pros of solar energy and the quirky world of medical innovations, reminding listeners that finance can be both serious and fun!
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MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Pivot Success
- MicroStrategy's pivot from software to Bitcoin accumulation inspired copycat companies like Japan's MetaPlanet.
- MetaPlanet's stock surged 2,500% reflecting investor enthusiasm for Bitcoin-focused firms.
Premium Trading on Bitcoin Buckets
- Companies like MicroStrategy trade above net asset value by issuing shares to buy more Bitcoin.
- This creates an equity issuance buying cycle that inflates company value beyond Bitcoin's worth.
Borrowing Drives Bitcoin Price Up
- Borrowing cheap money to buy Bitcoin pushes Bitcoin's price higher, which inflates company share prices further.
- Michael Saylor calls this an "infinite money glitch" fueling endless Bitcoin buying cycles.